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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Brindisi, Italy, November 11.-Letters
received here today from Athens, state
that the torpedo scandal continues to
be the sensation of the Grecian capital.
The basis of this scandal was the dis
covery of the fact that all the car
tridges fitted to the torpedoes during
the war with Turkey were not provided
with percussion caps and Illuminating
mercury and that, therefore, they
would have been useless in case they
were needed. The committee of inves-
tigation appointed to inquire into the
matter decided that two officers, Cap
tains Rastapoulo and Anastasi, must
be tried by court-martial or the charge
of culpable negligence. Captain Ras-
tapoulo, who is now being tried, has
asked that Prince George ofCreece, who
commanded the torpedo fotilla during
the war and who was previous to the
war a great favorite with the masses.
be called as a witreSS.
The court has refused to do this, and
the Greek newspapers are publishing
vigorous articles on the subject, the
anti dynastic Hestia going SO far as to
demard that Prince George be tried by
court martial.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Philadelphia, November 11.-There
was no meeting of the National Base
Ball League today and h transfer of
Grady and Hartman, of St. Louis, to
New York and Holmes N Donnelly
from the latter clubs to ST. Louis was
the only deal that went through. A
number Of other deals are on tap. 1t
is quite probable that Second Baseman
Hallman, of St. Louis, will go to
Brooklyn and there is also likelihood
of First Baseman Doyle, of Baltimore,
wearing a Brooklyn uniform next sea-
son. 1t is limited that Philadelphia
also has a line out for Doyle.
The visiting magnates and newspa-
per correspondents spent the day in
discussing various proposed trades
and tonight they were entertained at
the Walnut street theatre. After the
theatre the visitors were taken in
charge by he local newspaper men.
The party was escorted to the Pen and
Pencil Club and there entertained with
one of the clubs famous Nights in
Bohemia" Many prominent in the the
atricai profession had been invited to
the club to meet the base ball men.
The gathering was a notable one and
the Bohemian night vas thoroughly
enjoyed by all.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Havana, November 11.-At a meeting
Of the central committee Of the union
constitutional party, held under the
craftsmanship Of the marquis Of Pinar
del Rio. it was resolved to send a cable
message to the queen regent, protest
ing against the establishment Of au-
tonomy and requesting her not to sign
or sanction any decree establishing an
autonomous regime in Cuba.
1t vas also decided to organize the
party, to collect funds n to initiate
a campaign against autonomy.
A dispatch from Cienfuegos says that
at a general meeting Of all the sub
committees Of the union constitutional
party in the province of Santa Clara,
a resolution was adopted against the
establishment of autonomy in virtually
the same terms as embody the decision
of the central committee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
GERMANY AND HAYTI

Complications Our imprisonment of . Ger.
ma" Suhj-ct-A WArship Pre- pairing To &C
to PORT au Prince to Enforce Payment oi
Indemnify
Berlin. November 1.-THE German war.
ship Gefion is under orders to sail fol
Port Au Prince. Hayti, this month, in
order to insist upon redress for the ar
rest there of Herr Lueders, a German
subject. and his unlawful Imprisonment,
for which Count Schwerin, the German
minister at Port au Prince has demand
ed an indemnity. Lueders is now believed
to be in Germany. having been released
from prison in order to avoid furthe,
complications. the natives of Port al
Prince having threatened to mob tine
German legation and lynch Lueders. The
fitting out of the warship is being hasten
ed as much as possible.
The officials of the German foreign
OH1ce DO not believe the matter will be
adjusted for some time to come. be-
cause the Haytian government has as
sumad a stubborn attitude. The German
newspapers are blaming the government
for the delay in bringing Hayti to terms.
The German version of this affair Is
that Lueders was sentenced to pay a
fine of $40, and to undergo a months
imprisonment for resisting a policeman,
WHICH LueUoTS Uenieu. lnefeOpOn he de-
manded a second trial and obtained it.
Witnesses testified that they had not
seen him strike the policeman; but in
spite Of this, Lueders was re-sentenced
this time to pay a fine Of $500 n to
undergo a years Imprisonment. The
original trouble between Lueders and the
police, it is claimed. in his behalf, was
due to the latter forcing his way to his
residence, contrary to the law, in order
to arrest one of his servants.
After Lue0eFS' second trial tho Corpna n
minister took the matter in hand, and on
October 18th he went to the president OF
Hayti, Augustin Simon Sam and demand
ed, in the name of the German emperor,
that Lueders be set at liberty. and also
spent in prison. twenty-three days in all,
an indemnity of $1,000 in gold. The min
lister added that for every other day
Lueders was kept a prisoner, after Oc-
tober 18th, he, the representative Of Ger
many. would demand an indemnity OF
5000 in gold. President Sam at first re-
fused to grant the minister's demand
and LuederS remained in prison six DAYS
longer. T~hereupon. the German minister
notified the Haytian government that he
had hauled down his flag and had Sent
the archives of the German legation to
the legation Of the United States, thus
severing all diplomatic relations with the
government of Hayti.
The action OF the German minister
caused a great deal of excitement at Port
au Prince. There were threats to lynch
the prisoner. and the life of the German
minister was threatened. It was pro-
posed to attack the legation and, acting
upon the advice of his counselors. who
were not DESTROYS Of p~recipitating furth-
er trouble, Lueders was released and
reached New York on October 36th and
sailed for Europe the same day.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

VA OAO&nteT ~ tho COO1000frCy
Baltimore, November 1.-THE fourth
annual convention of the Daughters of
the C~onfederacy resumed it's session to-
day, holding one in the morning and
another at night, the interim being de-
voted to a reception and tea at the con-
federate soldiers home at Pikesville,
a suburb Of Baltimore.
At the morning session. the time was
largely devoted to details pertaining
to the admission of the grand division
Of Virginia. 1t was voted that the d.
sion should have g. full vote on the
floor on all questions. The division
Joined the united society as a grand di-
vision, not as a chapter. AS both or
CARNATIONS have exactly the same aims
and objects it was held to be most de-
sirable to consolidate forces. The only
question was as to the manner Of the
consolidation. The grand division pre-
serves it's organization in tact. but also
pays the usual tax required of each
member Of the united society which en-
titles every chapter Of the grand divi-
sion to a full representation in the
united conventions. The grand divi-
sion is represented by it's president.
Mrs. James Mercer Garrett: second
vice president, Mrs. N. v. Randolph,
and presidents of several chapters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

London, November 1.-THE Madrid
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
Finding it impossible to raise the sum
OF 93, 900, 600 by loan or tax to carry
out its original plans. the government
has decided to build two new cruisers
only. They will be of 1000 tons each.
1t is intended to summon the cortes as
soon as possible, in order to obtain
credits to build more men-of-war and
to place more powerful gun in the ex-
listing vessels. The Spanish naval au-
thorities regard the Spanish navy as
already superior to the American navy.
The organ of Senior Sagasta, Ell Correo,
says today it is believed that the Car
lists are only waiting for complications
in Cuba to provide them al epportuni-
ty to rising.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
AMONG THE
The Fifty-Flfth Association In This State
F0rmed-Baptist Womens Mission Union.
To q Textile School


To Establish . Textile School
Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., November 11.-Rev.
John E. White says that a new Baptist
Association has been organized in AL
legheny county, North Carolina, and
Grayson county, Virginia, making fifty
five; in the state and that 1T will be I'M
der the North Carolina Baptist Con-
vention.
The Baptist Women's Mission Union
Of Wake and two other counties Is in
session at the First Baptist church.
Speeches were made tonight by Editor
Baily of the Biblical Recorder. Rev.
John E. White and DR.. j. w. Carter.
Three hundred ladies are attending.
There is a movement for the estab-
lishment Of a state textile school. A
committee is raised to press the matter
mill owners and editors in North Caro-
lima 1t will urge the legislature to
make an appropriation.
It is stated tonight that Rev. J. P.
Matheny, who was formerly in this
section, is undergoing trial at the
church at Bryson City, Swain county,
on grave charges.
DR.. ]. w. MCGEE is dangerously sick
at his home here. He has a carbuncle
at the base of the brain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
Conferences Between sherman and
Lsurfer

Washington, November 11-Secretary
Sherman and Sir Wilfred Laurier. the
premier Of Canada. this afternoon be-
gan the first of a formal series OF con-
f~erences for the purpose OF bringing
about an agreement by which as many
as possible of the Questions now caus-
ing friction between the United States
and Canada may be amicably adjusted
by treaty or otherwise. These confer
ences will be independent Of the Beh-
ring sea seal fisheries conference.
which was the immediate occasion for
the Canadian premier's present visit TO
Washington. Among the causes OF
friction between the two countries Is
the question Of the rights OF citizens OF
either to pursue business callings In
the territory Of the other, and the tariff
question.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
Yellow Fever REPORTS

Montgomery, Ala, November 30.-The
official report for today shows no new
cases Of yellow fever, and no deaths,
The city of Montgomery has raised
quarantine against Mobile and New
Orleans, only requiring health certii-
Gates that the person has not been in
an infected house within ten days.
Baggage must bear certificates of the
marine hospital service.
Jackson, Miss, November 11.-One
case Of fever has been reported from
Edwards today.
New Orleans, November 11.-There
is nothing to report in the yellow fever
situation today except a slight increase
in the number Of new cases and deaths
The record, however, is regarded with
little concern. There were twelve new
cases and six deaths.
The board of health tonight. be reso-
luton, abolished all guarantees OF
whatsoever nature, both territorial and
house, within the confines of its juris-
diction. This does away with all
guards in the city and throws New Or
leans open to the world. The board,
by the same resolution abides by the
system Of disinfection of infected
houses and all personal affects from
known affected localities.
A telegram from DR.. Swearingen,
Texas health officer, to DR. Olliphant.
indicates that DR.. Swearingen cannot
go to Washington for the meeting OF
the national health committee because
Texas expects to raise the quarantine
on November 18th.
Mobile, Ala, November 11.-One new
case, on deaths and eight r~ecoveries
was the yellow lever record today. In
the county, the report today is one
death, John Walters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16
End If Sensational Case

Charleston, Ills. November 1.-The
sensational case Of Attorney Alfred c.
Ficklin was brought to a dramatic
close this afternoon by his being sent
to the insane asylum. Facklin Is the
son OF the late Orlando B. Ficklin. who
married a sister Of Alfred c.. Colquitt.
late governor of Georgia. Ficklin the
elder was we'll known all over the west.
He was an intimate friend OF both
Lincoln and Douglas-was in congress
with them, as the Lincoln-Douglas de-
bates will show.
Among other things Alfred acted as
broker for some rich people. lending
their money out and paying the inter-
est as 1t became due. After a long
time it was learned, 1t is said by the
merest accident, that the notes for sew
eral thousand dollars were forgeries.
The grand jury found fifteen indict-
ments against Ficklin and the cases
came to trial his week. The first
case was proven clearly. but by a blum
der of the states attorney in copying
the indictment in which a note was
misdescribed, Judge Henry VanSeilar
ordered the jury to render a verdict OF
acQuittal which was lone. The next
case vas called, and while 1t vas in
progress, the states attorney made the
astounding statement that he had been
robbed in open court and all OF the
forged notes stolen. There was a dra-
matte scene, but no one was able to
find the notes and the case on trial
Went the way of the first.
Then with eleven Indictments left
the states attorney obtained a contin
uance till the January term of the cir
cult court in order to try and find the
notes.
Mr.. A. G. Ficklin was hen tried fol-
insanity and taken to the kankakee
asylum.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Washington, November 11.-Today's
o'clock with a full representation Of
the British, Canadian and American
officials. For the first time. the t
tistics Of the catch of seals for the
present year vas available. These
were compiled by the American officials
and brought out prominently two fea-
lures which were regarded as most
important in supporting the American
contention, namely, that the catch had
fallen off about one-half during the
present season, showing conclusively,
in the opinion of the American experts,
that the seal herd vas being rapidly
wiped out, and, second. that the catch
of seals from the American islands in
Pehring sea was about fifteen to one
as " Canadian sealers under
the British flag, and American seal
ers. The same proportion was shown
to exist throughout the waters of the
north Pacific.
The falling off of about one-haIf in
the total catch, both in the Behring sea
and the north Pacific is said to be
most significant in view Of the circum-
stances. The present season is a bet
ter one, the experts say, for the taking
OF seals than last season. The same
regulations apply this season as last.
Under these circumstances, it is said
the conclusion to be drawn from
this years figures is hat the seal
herd has been greatly reduced by in
discriminate slaughter at the alarming
rate of o One-half in the last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

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 Iron) is more effective than 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
"just as good" kind don't effect cures.
Sold by j. c. Shepard, J. H. Hardin
and H.. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

j. M. Thirswend, Of Grosbeck. Tex,
says hat when he has a spell of indi-
gestion, and feels bad and sluggish, he
takes two Of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers at night, and he is all right the
next morning. Many thousands Of 9TH
ers do the same thing. Or you? b 3,
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

everybody else-never have I seen
more fairness displayed in any case.
The counsel for the defence observed
the utmost courtesy and kindness in
h examination Of the young ladies.
tomorrow, probably extending into the
night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

]. c.. Berry, one OF the best known
citizens of Spencer. Mo-, testiies that
he cured himself OF the worst kin of
piles by using a few boxes Of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been 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 anC he will YER
ify this statement II any one wishes to
write him. r. +. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Neutrality-suspicious. who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the
warnings Of danger and save them
selves suffering and fatal results By
using One Minute Cough Cure. It is ar
infallible remedy for coughs. colds
croupa and all throat and lung troubles
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

You need Cod Liver Oil, you say but
think you can't take it? Try Nor
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OIL" You get all the virtues of the Oil,
without the d~isagreeable effects. Sold
by ]. G. Shepard, T. H. Hardin and H.
L Fentrisa.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

There is no need of little children
being tortured by scald head, eczema
and skin eruptions. DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve gives instant relief and
cures permanently. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

Disfigurements for life by burns or
Wits Witch Hazel Salve:; the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds of
sores an( skin troubles. r. r. Bel
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

You can't cure 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. Bel
lamY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-16

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneumo-
MIA or consumption. Instant relief n
= certain cure are afforded by One Min.
ute Cough Cure. r. r. Belamy.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-25

the bone, so that while there is shell
O: frozen, and, therefore, well-preserved
meat on the outside, the inner portion
near the bones is not frozen. AS the
freezing process goes on this heat is
driven further inward, and this is the
cause of all the trouble. To overcome
this difficulty two New Zealand invent
crs have devised method of freezing
the meat from the center so that the
heat is driven outward.
The apparatus consists of hollow
steel shaped like the scabbard OF
sword, but divided internally from the
hilt to near the point by steel parti-
ton. The brine or other freezing agent
enters this from the supply pipe
through the tube to the hilt of the in
strument, passes up one side to the
point, returns down the other, then
passes out through the second tube to
the exhaust pipe and is returned to the
refrigerator to be recooled. Sometimes
this steel is inserted in the bones them
selves, and so reaches the center of the
meat; and in other cases alongside the
bones. To withdraw the instrument
the freezing agent is cut off by triple
cock, and a warm fluid passed through
in its place, which instantly releases the
adhesion between the blade and the
meat.-Ch;cago Record.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-25
I've got Dunet In mere, ana It's all up

I've got a puIet IN nero, ana lis all up
with me-"
The words die on his lips.
The heavy eyelids droop and close,
and Jack lies breathing short and hard,
while the icy whiteness creeps and
creeps over his face, whose old cynical
fashion has gone forever.
mo, no, Jack, dear old man. it can't
be! You shall not diet" staring up and
facing the grim fact in helpless protest.
A dim, slow smile dawns on the chilly
mouth, and Jacks hands move little
"a very little-toward his breast.
You'll go to her? Promise-swear
it-quick! You'll go back again?"
81 will, by heaven! swear it, Jack.
And you shall go, too, my dear old fell
low"
BURY me here" he says, hoarsely,
not hearing or not needing the words.
AT the old camp. And-tell her-be
sure to tell her how l came for you"
The half-spoken sentence never is fir
ished. Only the gray eyes open wide
and clear, and with one great bound
the soul of Jack Dangerfeld shakes
from the old wearisome fctters OF clay.
and wins at a single stride the land
where, in Gods sight, it shall be good
for neutrality-suspicious. Monthly.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-11-25
IN CAP AND BELLS.


without Tack the Humorous Woman
Makes More Enemies Than Friends.
The funny woman per 4e is pesti
Ience in the land. Carelessly and
roguishly she seeks only to make the
world laugh, sends her merry shot and
shells here and there, and takes no note
of the wounded in the field. 1t is she
who holds up our weaknesses to ridi-
Guile. reveals our secret ambitions, and
makes puns upon our most solemn OBJ
servations.
Now, as blessed as humor is and as
healthy as laughter is, there are some
things in the universe which are not
funny. Bat it seems that there is npth-
ing good enough or sacred enough to
escape the confirmed joker. Often it
is a mere Aippancy wearing the genial
guise of true humor, and for the accom-
plishment o. a pitiful pun the highest
and purest themes are dragged down
and turned to laughter and contempt
The funny woman, in spite OF her
brilliant conversational qualities, is
rarely a social success. Unh;idled wit
and tact are inimical. The was who is
bursting with a mot will hardly ever
repress it just to preserve harmony.
Now, when one wants dinner party to
go off pleasantly and smoothly one does
not feel safe in inviting a guest who
NAV, in a moment of -eXuberant fun,
create one of those lawful pauses" so
dreaded in society, or innocently en-
rage some eminent parsonage by tell
ing home shot" Genius for humor is
like any other sort of genius-you must
take it as you find it, and it is very diff
cult thing to confine in straight jacket
of conventionality.
The funny woman is not usually a
winner in the game of hearts, though
she may succeed in affording her men
friends excellent entertainment. The
ideal girl-that paragon of mans fancy
is not usually she who is prone to
puns and who is likely to find funny
spot in the most sentimental situation.
Men may admire quickness of wit in the
abstract, but they are not so apt to fall
in love with girl who is always MAX
ing smart speeches" They are as
disagreeably startled by sharp wit on
the lips of pretty girl as though they
had found pepper in their ice cream.
Dear, funny woman, we would not
laugh always, nor live perpetually in
shower of mental fireworks. Ever and
again we pine to commune with the
earnest, grave and jokeless friend with
whom we may discuss some profound
and solemn theme without being met
by fusillade of feeble puns and witt
cisms. We know you are very funny,
but ones face aches with continue!
smiling, and an exclusively funny diet
is about as sustaining as a ration OF
mere pepper and salt. Truly there is
time to laugh, but it is not all the time,
Carrie z. Garrett, in Woman's Home
Companion.