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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-09-24
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS
In the Proposed Intervention ofthe United
States in the Cuban War-EurOpean Ma
ton Recognize the Right Of Intervention
MIR Woodford's Preliminary Proposition

In the kDterv0nt1Ou Oh the OnlteO
States in the Cuban war-European Ma
ton Recognize the Right Of Intervention
Mr. Woodford's Preliminary Proposition
Madrid, September 22-The correspond
ent here of the Associated Press learns
upon high authority that the much dis
cussed interview Of Saturday last be-
tween the. United States minister to Spain.
Genera Stewart L. Woodford, and the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs, the
duke Of Tetuan, were merely preliminary.
General woodford represented to the duke
the gravity of the condition of Cuba. and
requested, in behalf Of the United States,
that Spain would find a method OF speedi-
ly ending the wal and giving justice to
the Cubans. He offered the good offices
Of the United States in affecting a settle
ment of the Cuban troubles, which prac-
ticaIly gives Spain an opportunity OF
gracefully ending the war. If she does
not embrace 1t within a reasonable time,
notice will be given that the United
States must interfere, though. General
Woodford has not said SO yet.
Spain canno expect the aid OF Euro
pean powers, as the United States am
bassadors have ascertained that all the
European countries, except Austria,
recognize that the interests of the United
Cuba. Austria, in this matter, is in
luenced by the relationship between the
two dynastics, the queen-regent of Spain
being an Austrian archduchess; but, 1t is
not likely that Austria will take any part
in the question beyond possibly making a
diplomatic protest against the interven-
ton of the United States.
Washington, September 22.-The state
department officials refuse to discuss the
most important statement made in the
Associated Press cable dispatch from
Madrid today, namely that the countries
Of Europe, with the exception of Austria,
justify the ~interposition of the United
States in favor of a termination of the
Cuban war. Still, it is recalled, that
while Mr.. Woodford was tarrying in an
apparently purposeless manner in Lon
don and Paris, instead of proceeding to
his post in Spain, it Leaked out that the
United States ministers at the various
European courts had been instructed to
SOUND the governments to which they were
accredited with a view to learning how
regarded. Although it was generally sup
posed at the time that this effort would
not succeed, there is now good reason to
accept the statement in the Madrid cable
as fully warranted by the facts. With
such a lever in the hands of Mr.. Wood
ford, and of the existence of Which the
Spanish government must be aware by
this time, it is regarded as extremely
improbable that it would reject any
tender of our good offices made in a spirit
Oh friendship and disinterestedness
The Spanish minister. Dupuy de Lone
remains at Lenox, and the recent develop
authorities in this country to hasten their
return to Washington. The minister ex-
poets to remain away for another month
or more.
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AT WINCHESTER.
Anniversary of the Battle at Sharpsburg,
Laying of the Cornerstone Of the Monu.
mont to the North Carolina Dead.
(Special TO The Messenger

Especial to The Messenger.)
Winchester, Va, September 17.-North
Carolina day, the thirty-fifth anniversary
of the battle of Sharpsburg, was cele-
brated at Stonewall cemetery here today
with appropriate honors. Four hundred
and ffty-eight ~headstones, the gift of the
Women's Memorial Association of North
Carolina, were presented to the women of
Virginia, and the corner stone of a monu-
ment was laid. Charles Broadway Rouss,
the New York philanthropist, who has
given largely to the monument, was pres
ent. Rev. James Battle, Averitt, of
Louisburg. was the orator of the day.
This address will be published in to-
morrow's Messenger.-Ed.1
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Augusta. Ca, September 22.-Fire start
ed in the Commercial Club building to-
night and badly damaged the beautiful
interior of the structure. 1t is one of the
handsomest club buildings in the south,
and has entertained thousands of north
ern and western visitors. Day & Tanna-
hill, wagons and hardware, who occupy
the stores beneath the club suffered
severely from water. The entire loss Is
about $4,000, fully insured.
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, =.
TvYOAo Coryprrv B0s

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F.J CHENEY Co.,
doing business in the City Of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured
by the use of Halls CArARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day Of December, A. d. 1856.
() A. W. GLEASON,
(~S Notary Public.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. !. CHENEYs& CO., Toledo. o.
~. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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Newton Enterprise: Good reports come
infrom all sections of the county from the
quail crop. The farmers say they have
never had such an abundance of them.
This is good news for our sportsmen. II
the farmer handles them after ju~diciously,
his bird crop is one Of the most profitable
crops he raises.
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Greensboro Telegram: Attorney A. l..
Brooks went to Graham this morning to
get from the judge an order restraining
alleged infringementS on a patent tobac-
co warehouse basket invented and sold by
w. H. Snow, of High Point. A man in
Granville county, has invented and is sell
ing a basket similar to the one patented
by Mr.. Snow. Gooch's invention is
Shows basket, and the matter will come
up in the courts for settlement.
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Charlotte News: Mr.. James Holobaugh,
who got his foot cut OF by a Southern
railway train at the Mint street crossing
some weeks ago has entered suit against
the railroad for $2,00O.-A prominent
grape grower from eastern North Caro-
lima told a News reporter today that the
sale Of grapes this season was far less
than of late years. This gentleman attri-
butes the decreased consumption of this
fruit to the fear Of appendicitis.
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he administered with signal ability
Upon the resignation OF Solicitor Dab
ney. Mr.. Faison was promptly installed
in the solicitors office by secretary Oh
ney. who had a keen appreciation OF
his legal abilities"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-14
Will PROSECUTE SPALDIRG.
Trustees of the HiLnofs State UniversIt,
Certain They Have Been Robbed
of Bonds

CHICAGO, ILL, April 13.-Treasurer
G. W. Spalding failed TO keep his promise
to meet the trustees of the Illinois State
University to-day. He had been soiourn-
ing in retirement ever since it became
known that a great many bonds belong
ing to the university, supposedly in his
custody. had been offered for SALE The
trustees elected EIdridge G. Keith, presi-
dent of the Metropolitan National Bank,
as treasurer to succeed Spalding and de-
cided upon steps to prosecute the default.
ing treasurer.
One of the trustees said Spalding had
sent list of securities with which he
offered to meet his liability to the uni
versity. The face value of these was
about S400, 900. The board will try to find
out what the securities are actually
worth, but they admit they have little
faith they will net much. Spalding' IS
proffer of the list is to convince them he
has not the unlversity's own bonds and
cannot get possession of them. The trus-
tees do not hesitate to say they are now
pretty certain they have been robbed.
Attorney Magee, for the Globes re-
ceiver, filed in the Circnit Court this
afternoon bill enjoining Ex-Governor
Altgeld from disposing of any of his
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present Sultan. Royal favor smiled on
him and he rose rapidly. becoming in 1849
aide de-camp to Abdul Medjid, the reign
ing Sultan, and captain-general of the
imperial guard. He likewise fulfilled the
duties of cham berlain of the imperial
palace and was a member of the council
of state. Upon the dismissal of Ali Pasha,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, he was ap-
pointed to that Office and subsequently
represented the Sultan at several Euro
pean courts
While holding the position of EN- bassa-
dor to Berlin he was recalled to Constan-
tinople to periorm the more i'm portant
duty of Second PIenipotentiary of the
Porte in the i'm portant but futile confer
ence of the European powers held in that
capital in the latter part of 1876 on the
eve OF the Russo-Turkish war. In that
assemblage OF diplomats he showed abili-
ties of the highest order. though he was
rather more outspoken than polite.
During sitting of the conference some
OF the other plenipotentiaries, having re-
ferred to the atrocities committed by the
Turks IN Bulgaria, he retorted with a
stinging reference to the massacre of ST.
Bartholomew's day and the terrible scenes
OF the French Revolution of 1898.
His loyalty and ability were highly APP
preciated by the Sultan, and upon the
downfall of Midhut Pasha, February,
1877 he was appointed 10 the Office OF
Grand Vizier. He affiliated with the
Young Turkish" party, of which Vefk
Effendi, the President of the Chamber of
Deputies, wss then leader. His course as
Grand yiZier though short contrasts tn
advantage with that of any other of his
day.
Edhem Pasha came from the rank of
colonel on the general staff to his present
position OF field marshal without serving
time in the intermediate grades of general
OF brigade and general of division. He is
now the most important figure on the
stage of action.
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HOUND TO PISS TIE SENATE

Tariff Bin Sure Of Majority Under
%ny tircHnsfdnce,.
NEW YORK, n. Y, April 13.-The Her
AIDS Washington correspondent says:
The passage of the tariff bill through the
Senate is assured regardless of what
amendments may be made. have made
a careful canvass of the situation and find
forty-hve Senators who can be depended
upon to vote for the bill in any shape.
These represent the least possible strength
of the bill on its final passage, and con-
stitute a majority of one, as the Senate
will probably stand when a vote is taken
with two vacancies, and the majority NAV
be increased to two if the Kentucky Lepis-
lature can succeed in electing a RepubIi-
can.
"The actual shortly by which the bill
will be passed is sure, however, to be con-
siderably larger than this on account OF
the attitude OF the silver Republican Sem
ators. These do not propose to place any
obstacles in the way of the Republicans.
On the other hand they will insist that
the Republican leaders shall have everv
opportunity to carry out their pro.
gramme."
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TURKS AND
GREEKS CRY
FOR WAR
Guiding Hands Cannot Hold
Rival Forces III Check
Much Longer.
CONFLICT rs CONSIDERED
INEVITABLE.
Sultan and King Must Both Soon
Yield TO the Popular
Clamor.
1RREGULARS YET ADVANCE ON
THE FRONTIER.
Many Plans Are Formed for HaraSS.
ing the Armies cf the Sultan
in III 3cedonia.

CONSTANTINOPLE, TURKEY, April Is.
The popular cIamor for war has in
creased until the people are unanim Gus in
favor OF beginning hostilities Immediately.
The position of the Sultan is analogous to
that of the King ot Greece. With the
Greek aggressiveness on one hand and the
subjects on the other wild with desire to
march on Athens, the consensus of opin-
ion is that the Sultan must soon yield to
the pressure and war is inevita BILE.
ATHENS, GREECE April 13.-According
TO advices received to-day the insurgent
Greeks in Macedonia have occupied Bo-
zovs, a town east of Baltino.
Assim Bey, the Turkish Minister here,
to-day visited the Foreign Office and asked
NJ. Skouzes. Foreign Minister, why the
Greek troops did not prevent the violation
of the frontier by the insurgents. Skcuzes
retorted: "Why did not the Turks pre-
vent the invasion %
Later in the day As.im Bey again Wis
tied Skouzes and reasserted that Greek
regulars had taken part in the invasion.
He declared that the Ottoman soldiers
had identified one OF the leaders of the in
vaders as Greek colonel Skonzes siren
uously denied the accusation. These
CHARGES and rebuttals are somewhat of i'm
portance in view of the eagerness OF both
sides for war, and are probably attempts
by each side 10 make beginning without
appearing the aggressor.
The Greek National League is planning
G formidable secret movement into Turk
ish territory. II is said to have already
sent a force OF 5000 so-called irregulsrs TO
seize strategic frontier points, inlercep pt
Turkish supplies and gain the rear of the
Turkish army. The plan contem plates
the sending of TO- 0J0 troops into Albania.
Epirus aud Macedonia. Although the
Government has ordered the interception
of this expedition, it is covertly sanction
ing the movement through su5ordinates,
who purposely disobey the order ex-
planning they cannot spare men enough
TO subdue the irregulars- The volunteers
from Athens have reached Arta, and more
are on the way. Ii is the intention of the
Greeks when all Is ready TO attack and
capture Janina, which, according to the
treaty OF Berlin, rightfully belo ngs to
Greece.
Another force of irregulars is preparing
to cut off Turkish comm unications with
Salonica, whence the Turks at Elassona
derive supplies. If the attempt is sue
cessful, the three Turkish army divisions
the eastern near Salonica, central at
Elassona and western at Janina-in ad-
dition to the army corps at Grevena, can
be cut off from com munication.
Greece's naval maneuvers are also sig
nifcant. One of its fleets is near Arta,
another commands the approaches TO the
island of Salonica, prepared to capture it,
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EDHBM PASHA.
Career of The Leader of the SuItan's
Forces In Macedonia.

Career or fhe Leader of the SuttGn's
Forces IN Macedonia.
Though a Mohammedan by education
and religion, the leader of the Sultan's
forces in Macedonia is said 10 be Greek,
a native of the Isle of Sclo, where be was
born in 1923, about a year after the great
massacre, which SO nearly depopulated
the island. When yet quite a boy he be-
came the slave by purchase OF the cele-
brated Turkish statesman Khosru Pasha.
He soon attracted the attention and the
favor of his master by the manner in
which he performed the serviIe duties al
lotted TO him, and was sent in 1882 with
three other youths to be educated at
Paris. There be became a student at the
Ecole des Minis and quickly distinguished
himself by his patient application and
aptitude for study. He remained in this
school until 1885. making in the mean
time several tours through France, Ger
many and Switzerland in the prosecution
of his scientific and mining studies.
In 1889 he returned TO Constantinople,
and his former master and patron recog-
nizing great promise in the young man
procured his appointment as captain on
the general staff and he was assigned to
the Typographical department. He was
promoted until he soon held the rank of
colonel. He was also engaged at this
time as tutor to Abdul Hsmid II, the
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-14
WEYLER A FOE
TO THE WOMEN
They Are Seized Without
Any Warning and
Incarcerated.
Members of Nest Respectable
Cuban Families Confined in
Filthy Jails.
The Brutal Cap ain.G neral Tells the
Police to Show No Leniency to
the Fairer Sex.

HAVANA, CUBA, April l3.-Sixteen
Cuban women from the town of San
Francisco de Paula, Havana province
have been thrust into the house of deten-
ton for disrepnta bic women. All belong
TO families OF the highest sespectabtnty.
In Gusnabacoa women prominent in
Cuban families have also been arrested or
a charge of being abettors to the in sur
gents.
The police enter the houses after mid
night and arrest the women without Civ
ing them time to even dress. Weyler has
given orders TO prosecute all women sus-
pected of sympathy with the revolution.
These women" he says in an official
communication to the Havana Chief of
Police, ''are red doubtable foes, as they can
more easily than men keep in commune
cation with the insurgents. The more
disting ed they are the more danger
ous, as through social acquaintance they
can pick up many important secrets. I
recommend you not 10 be moved to lem
iency through any consideration of their
sex"
General Rey reports that a column
under his command had a successful
engagement with the insurgent forces near
the village of Quay mo in Manzallo district
Santiago de Cuba. Having learned the
insurgents were in force near the place
Rey proceeded cautiously in order to
guard against an am buscade. The iusur-
gents were found in an intrenched posi-
ton not far from the road This fact
excited the suspicious of Rey. The
soldiers found four buried torped oes,
which were afterward rendered harm less
By the troops. Orders were then given
for the column to carefully advance and
avoid any place that might contain a
mine.
1t was well this precaution was taken
for as the troops moved toward the posi-
ton of the insurgents three torpedoes
were exploded, but without doing any
damage. The Cubans were finally COM
pelIed to retreat. While the troops were
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REACH An UNDERSTANDING.
Republicans accept the Terms of the
Opposition With Regard to the
SeHnte ConnJffees

WASHINGTON, y. c., April 13.-When
the steering committee" OF the Senate,
representing the Republican and opposi-
tion forces, assemble tomorrow the prop
osition submitted by the Democrats and
their allies will be accepted and basis
for the reorganization of the comm ittees
reached. This basis is simply con ntin ua-
ton of the arrangement made for the last
Congress. The Republicans will be ac-
corded the chairmanships and control of
important committees, except than on
finance, which will continue to be tie
between the Republicans and Democrats,
with Jones of Nevada (Sil.) holding the
balance of power. The Republicans, in
Morrill,, will possess the chairmanship.
Two vacancies will be filled, one by a Re-
publican and one by a Democrat. The
vacancies in the committees will be appor
toned according to the strength of the
two sides, the Re publicans filing 43. 8S and
the opposition the remainder.
In this division Kyle, originally elected
as Populist. is counted among the Re-
publlcans. He seems to have gone with
them for all practical purposes. There
are now 35 Republican and 66 Democra tic
vacancies By this arrangement, as un-
ueTstoou ny the hepupllcanS, tney Will
secure the craftsmanship of the following
committees now held by tho Silver Re-
publicans.
Indian Affairs. Pettigrew; National
Banks, Mantle; Claims, Teller. Whether
the majority position will permit both
Teller and Pettigrew, both silver Repub-
licans, to retain places on the Committee
on Appropriations is a question their
steering committees must decide If they
do there can be no increase in Democratic
strength there.
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READY FOR THE FRAY.
Greeks Residing on Puget Sound Pre-
pared to DO Battle

Groehs Residing on Puget Souud fre-
pared to DO Battle.
SEATTLE, WASH, April 13. - The
Greeks, proba bly, 600 all told, residing in
the towns and cities on Puget Sound, are
organizing, preparatory TO answering the
first call to arms of their King. A pre-
liminary meeting was held last night in
this city, at which thirteen descendants of
the Heilenes signed the volunteer roll
Now formal steps toward organization are
being taken. From the interest thus far
manifested it is safe to say that from 200
10 800 able bodied men would quickly re-
spond to any call that King George might
make.
The meeting last night was held in the
store of Nicholas George. A general meet
ing OF all the Greeks in Seattle is to be
called some time this week. Nicholas
George was MIN self soldier once in the
Greek army. He Is a leader among his
local countrymen, and he SAYS they will
all be glad of an opportunity to return to
their native land and fight the Turks.
Funds to the amount of several hundred
dollars have already been contributed
toward deiraying the expenses.
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NO HEADWAY MADE.
Spaniards DO Not Hold a Single provinces
in Cuba.

Spaniards DO Not Hold Single Provincs
in Cuba.
LONDON. ENG. April 13.-The Times
will tomorrow publish letter from its
Cuban correspondent summarizing the
situation at virtually the close of the sea-
sons campaign. 1t says no success has
been achieved calculated to effect the
duration of the rebellion. The Spaniards
do not hold single province effectively
and are nowhere in undisputed master
ship except in some coast towns. Even if
the reforms are granted as far reaching as
stated they must be, it is feared they will
be tUo late.
The Times ediiorially refers TO the
definition of the policy OF the United
States toward Cuba given by Cleveland in
Dece 10 Der. Nevertheless the Spanish
statesmen must be aware that American
Intervention is more than possible.
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who took the party of inquiry into the
fisheries in 1896 concurred in the views of
the American college.
The answer that will be made to the
note by the Foreign Office may possibly
be delayed. The matter will not be fully
discussed until the arrival of Hay, the
new American EN- mbassador.
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TAX BY TELEPH0RE rs EVIDENCE.
An Indiana Judge ,he FIRST to Ma.4 q
Ruling Upon a New Question
of L1w

ANDERSON, IND, April 13.-Judge
Bundy made ruling last night which is
said 10 be the first OF the kind rendered in
the United States. During the hearing
of an accounting case the defendants
sought to introduce as evidence CONVEX
sation over telephone. The court over
ruled an objection and said:
81 find this point has never been ruled
upon. think it time precedent is estab-
lished. | now admit the legality of the
telephone and such conversation will be
permitted 10 go as evidence"
The testimony in question was of vital
i'm portance.
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and the third feet is off the island OF
Skyro, prepared to attack the Turkish
islands in the Egean.
LONDON, ENG, April 13.-The Athens
correspondent of the Times compares the
momentary calm on the frontier to the
stiffness preceding storm.
The Daily Telegraph has dispatch
from Vienna stating that the Austrian
Government has been informed that the
United States mas decided 10 recognize the
blockade of Crete.
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CONCERNING THE SEALS.
Secretary Sherman Sends Dispatch t
to the British Government.

Secretary Sherman Seuds Dispatch to
to the British Government.
LONDON, Eng, April 13.-The Daily
News will say Tomorrow: Henry White,
American charge d. 'affaires, presented to
the Foreign Office on Saturday an impor-
tant dispatch from his Government with
reference to the Berng Sea seal fisheries.
The dispatch declared that the Alaskan
fisheries are being destroyed by pelagic
hunters and urged the necessity OF put
ting a stop to the reckless butchery of
seals. The dispatch also expressed de-
sire for the holding of an International
conference to consider the matter.
The tone of the note is friendly, but
firm. 1t shows that the United States is
PREPARED to demand that the killing OF
the seals be stopped whenever such kill
ing is detrimental to the ordinary breed
ing of the herds. The United States, it
is added, believes that the British expert
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Snm Framctscam Drovned in Utah.

SALT LAKE, UTAH, April 13.-The
body of man was found in Weber River,
near Ogden, yesterday. In a notebook
on his person was the following: SIN case
OF serious accident TO me please notify
Mrs. e. A. Kilday, 80 John street, San
Francisco, Cal" The body is believed to
be that of Edward A Kilday.