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The sun., 1897-11-30
John G. Shcchan's Improving.

SGpecial to TIE Sun.
gssssNew York, November 20th--John G.
"A yIiieehan's condition this evening is much
(. \ f..jftdHidproved that his physicians say that
Slies will be able to resume work assisting
Saf The Tammany slate in day or two.
The sun., 1897-11-30
The Lottery Company WOrsted
Special to The Sun.

Special to The Sun.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-'The United
States Supreme Court today affirmed the
decision of the Kentucky Court of Ap-
peals case of J. j. Douglass VS.. State
of Kentucky. The case was brought in
behalf Of the Kentucky lottery and was
decided adversely to the company. John
G. Carlisle represented the lottery.
The sun., 1897-11-30
Frederick A. Sherwood Dead.

Especial to TIE SuN.
ES OTTAWA, Nov. 29.-Frederick Shcr-
wood, banker and cx-mayor, died sud-
denly this afternoon. Mr.. Sherwood
SWas worth over half million.
The sun., 1897-11-30
FOR STOP OVER PRIVILEGE
The Board Of Trade to Take Up
the Question Once More.
TRADE PASSES US BY.
Many Thousand Dollars Yearly Di-
verted by the Lack Of Accom-.
mediation of Accom-
mOdatiOn.


which will be held next Thursday, the
question OF stop over privileges on the
Pennsylvania Railroad will be dicussed
and some method OF securing such
privileges decided upon.
Under the present system Il buyer from
down the State will pass by this city and
make his purchases in Philadelphia in.
stead of patronizing home merchants.
The reason for this lies in the fact that
Il resident in the lower part OF the State,
having no transportation facilities other
than those afforded by the Delaware
Division, will not pay the money re,
quired, on account OF the lack of stop
over privileges, to stop here and make
his purchases. Some six months ago a
movement was put on foot to make some
arrangements with the Railroad Com
pany to change this state Of affairs. Fol
some reason this committee never made
any progress and the question was
dropped.
The season is now at hand when the
residents of the lower counties and the
peninsula will spend the money result.
ing from the years work, and the mer.
chants of this city, alive to the fact that
this money must pass them by under
the present rule are making vigorous
effort to give the mercantile interests
here the benefit of all possible accommo.
datiOns.
William Lawton, whose public spirited
interest in the commercial interests OF
Wilmington is well known,is very much
in favor of securing stop-over privileges.
'lt would unquestionably be Of the
greatest benefit to this city. Trade that
FOR years has passed by us to Philadel-
phia would then come to us and the
money which now goes to Phia. would
in great measure 60 into the tills OF
Wilmington merchants
John S. Mulin, .Jr., of the firm of j.
T, Mullin 4 Sons, expressed himself as
unrpservedly in favor of any movement
which would secure to lq ."
trade now going elsewhere. ~, ollc stop.
over privilege would go great ways
toward accomplishing this object such a
movement was sure OF his hearty sup
port.
George II. Hollis, whose business in
tercsts extend the whole length of the
State, stated that such accommodation
was not only desirable but positively
necessary. His extensive acquaintance
with the trade OF the lower part of the
State makes him an authority on the
subject. He states that many thousand
dollars yearly pass this city simply be-
cause the railroad does not accord to
Wilmington the accommodations which
OF right belong to it as an important city
on the line of its road.
The business men Of the city who are
alive to their own interest are to a man
warmly in favor of the movement which
will secure to them that which is theirs
by right and which has only been taken
from them by the railroad company.
Now that the question is once more
under discussion, it is expected that the
railroad company will find that its i'll
interests are very largely identical with
those of the city at the head of its lines
ON the peninsula.
The sun., 1897-11-30

THE sun. Read it.
The sun., 1897-11-30

In a few days application will be made
for license at the Clayton House.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
A Military Scandal in Madrid

Madrid, December 1.-The military
scandal which has been attracting
much attention here, has led e. Liberal
to express the belief that in conse-
quence the captain general of Madrid
will probably resign. The scandal re-
ferred to was the alleged too rapid
promotion of an officer of the Madrid
garrison, whose name is not given.
The chief officers of the garrison be-
came offended at this n refused to
receive him. The incident is said to
coincide with a royal decree ordering
a cavalry colonel Of this garrison to be
transferred t h reserve.
The queen regent presided at the
cabinet council. today. The premier
explained the relations between the
United States and Spain at their pres
eht stage, asserting that the Ameri-
can government now appears to be
disposed toward Spain"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
The Virginia Lsgtslaturo

Richmond, Va, December I'm the
state senate today a bill was introduced
to abolish foot ball and games of like
character where an admission fee is
charged.
In the house a joint resolution was
introduced and passed by that body
recommending that corporations,
banks merchants and others give the
preference to ex-confederate soldiers
and sailors in bestowing appointments
to remunerative situations in their
gift.
The house and senat in joint session,
canvassed the vote for governor and
lieutenant governor. the result being
as follows: For governor-entire vote
1901 J. Hoge Tyler (democrat) 109,-
655; Patrick H. McCaul (republican)
$500; L.. A. Cutler, (prohibitionist)
2,743; James Seldom Cowden Und) IA;
John ]. Quantz SOCIALIST labor 52S;
scattering four.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Raleigh, N. c., December 2.-The North
Carolina Methodist conference opened its
second day this morning with religious
services conducted by Rev. A.. d. Belts
Sixteen new ministers were admitted or
trial. The day was devoted to reports
from applicants for deacons' and elders
orders.
AS a rule, the churches in the towns
and cities have paid up all assessments.
but in the country districts only 60 TO 20
per cent. has been paid.
The Sunday school work OF the Ep-
worth League was the theme for the
evening, and there was a crowded church
Rev. DR.. John c. kilgo, president OF
Trinity college, was the first SPEAKER,
eloquently dwelling upon the near rela-
ton OF child-life now to the church and
TO the world. He was followed by Pro-
fessor Edward Minis, OF Trinity, who de-
Tended the study OF the great poets in
he Epworth work as helping forward
the cause OF Christianity, the central
thought OF the speaker being that culture
was an integral part OF the spiritual life.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
To Inv. stlgate Charges Against Ccisni

Rome, December To-day the cham
Der of deputies appointed a commission
of five to inquire into the charges
premier. in connection with the bank of
Naples scandals and the alleged illegal
traffic in decorations.
The proceedings are the result Of the
recent decision of the Italian court of
cessation, which Quashed the judicial
indictment brought against him, on the
ground that the ordinary tribunal of
justice were not competent to deal with
such charges brought against a form
er member Of the government or his
while in the government. The
court Of cessation held that such
charges must be dealt with by parlia-
ment, which was the contention Of Sig
nor Crispi, n the judicial proceedings
were thrown out.
SignOr Crispi, the most brilliant Ital-
ian statesman since the days of Cavour,
is called upon to face in his extreme
old age, not accusations Of political
crimes, but ordinary felonies. He has
already been subjected to the humilia-
tion Of magisterial examination in con-
nectfon with charges of completely in
the gigantic frauds that wrecked the
DohA oA 4NdplSS, IL bdLA u IkOlllc, the
Bank OF Sicily and other kindred insti-
tutions. The Crispi cabinet was driven
from office a. the reSult of these scan
dals: In each case the insolvency Of the
bank appeared to have been brought
about through the matchmaking extOr-
ions to which it was subjected by
leading politicians M government Off
Gals Of the day. Most of this dishon-
esty took place, during the administra-
ton of Crispi.
Not even his most relentless enemy
has ever accused him of plunderin the
to add to his private resources.
On the contrary, his countrymen for
most part accepted his assertion
that the money extorted from these in
situations was used by him for the
secret service of the government and in
electoral expenditures.
Unfortunately for him, the judicial
authorities who inquired into the cir
cumstances hat led up to the failure
OF the banks discovered that among
was SignOra Crispi, the veteran states
mans wife. 1T was stated at the time
that from one bank alone something
like 1,000,0 900 Of rancs (about 81, O0O, 000),
found it's way into her private banking
account; and it was urged, and is still
urged that Signor Crispi, not being a
rich man, must have known Of his
wife's predatory demands, as in no
other way could he have accounted for
the large sums of money she expended
upon her establishment while he was in
power.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
The Dauntless Lands Another Cargo lin

The Dauntless Lands Another Cargo in
Cuba
Jacksonville, Fla December 2.-The
Mibustering steamer Dauntless arrived
in port at 2 o'clock this afternoon af-
ter having successfully landed another
expedition in Cuba. The Dauntlo- lef.
here November 10Th for Savannah with
the schooner Jennie Thomas in tow.
The schooner was towed to Savannah.
after which the Dauntless left port
and had not been heard from until her
arrival here today. It was reported
that the schooner carried a cargo of
arms and ammunition from Thomas
port and that the transfer was made
en- route to Savannah. Senior Sotous.
the Spanish vice consul. stated yester-
day that he was satisfied that such was
not the case and ar indignant denial of
such an accusation comes from CAPTAIN
Young, master Of the schooner at Sa-
vannah. The Dauntless Is reported to
have landed a large cargo. included in
Which was a 12-pound Hotchkiss gun.
A large quantity OF quinine was also
landed for the insurgents. The steamer
returned with scarcely any coal left
and high gu OF the water. She was
promptly boarded by an officer from
the dynamite cruiser Vesusvius. but
nothing was found.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

London. December "A special dis
patch from Shanghai, received this af-
ternoon that the emperor of
China has declared that he would
rather forfeit his crown than agree to
the conditions demanded by Germany
as redress for the murder Of two Ger
man missionaries. Mes and Hennle. and
the destruction Of German mission pro-
perty in the province Of Shan Tung.
Admiral Diedrich, the German com
mander OF Kiao Chouhay, the dispatch
further states, has proclaimed martial
law in the district around Kiao Chau..
China. the dispatch concludes. desires
LAT her dispute with Germany be sub
mitted to arbitrator appointed by Hol-
land Belgium.
Another dispatch from Shanghai says
that large reinforcements Of Jap
anese troops have arrived at the island
of Formosa. The Japanese army now
occupying that island numbers $4,000
men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
The Question Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Washington. December 2.-Senator
Stewart, of Nevada, who arrived in
Washington today. says the people of
the Pacific coast generally favor the rati-
fication of the Hawaiian annexation
treaty. He expressed the opinion that
the treaty would not consume a great
deal of time in the senate. He said that
50 far as he knew, Senator White. of
California, was the only Pacific coast
senator ~pronouncedly against the treaty.
Senator Gray, who is a member of the
committee on foreign relations. said in
reply to a question. that he thought there
would be considerable delay in disposing
of the treaty. as many questions are in
volved which will require careful con-
sideration and lead to considerable de-
bate.
The treaty occupies first place on the
senate'S executive calendar. g
Senators generally agree that there
are no questions in connection with the
treaty that could not be properly pre-
sented In open senate. and there is little
doubt that an effort will be made to
consider it in open session.
Senator Harris, of Kansas, announced
today that he was opposed to annexation.
He has heretofore been undecided.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
The Sugar Trust Wins

Washington, Decamber 2.-The secre-
tary Of the treasury today decided that
the Netherlands government pays a
bounty on all raw and refined sugars
exported from that country, and hence.
under the new tariff act. all sugars
from the Netherlands entering the
United States are subject to a discrim-
mating duty besides the export bounty
paid. The exact rate Of this counter
vailing duty a rot been definitely as
certained, but it is said it will approx
innate 48 cents per 100 pounds on raw
sugar and a slight advance on these
figures on refined. It is known that
the secretary has also come to the con
clusion that the Belgian government
pays an export bounty on sugar and
a decision to this effect may be ex-
pected in a short time. The additional
duties will apply from September 22nd
last.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
Suspension Of a State Bank

Raleigh, N. c., December Estate
Treasurer Worth was notified today by
Deputy Treasurer E. S. Walton of the
suspension of the Piedmont bank at
Morganton. The state had only $439 in
the bank, but had sent Walton SIS, 900
yesterday to deposit there. The money
had not reached him before the suspen-
sion. There is $12, 900 of the banks COL
had $40, 900 capital and $40, 900 surplus at
last report, October 18th. State Bank
Examiner S. L. Crowder was sent there
by the treasurer this evening to make
examination and take charge until a
receiver is appointed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
FOR THE ENGLISH TRADE
OF the Raleigh Spoke Factory to
be shipped to Englaod The Charges
Agains DIR. Kirby smith Withdraw by
His Accuaer
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, y. c., December 2.-William
Rrierly, Of Leeds. England. buys the
spoke making plant OF the Mills wagon
factory here. He Will double it and
make spokes for the English trade. He
has begun shipments already.
Superintendent Smith, of the peniten-
tiary, asserts that the woman named
Hampton. from Asheville, who was in
the criminal insane department, and
who swore to Illicit relations with DR..
Kirby Smith, has written a letter to a
man named Patrick, saying she was
lying.
The name of F.. J.. Hale was. by
oversight, omitted from the list Of he
committee on the address of the demo-
cratic state committee. His name was
not on the list given your correspond
ent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

When a man is suffering with an
aching head. a sluggish body, when
his muscles are lax and lazy, his brain
dull, and his stomach disdaining food,
he will, il wise, heed these warnings
and resort to the right remedy, before
it is too late "Parker's Sarsaparilla"
the king of Blood Purifiers makes
the appetite keen and hearty-invigo-
rates the Therapeutics the blood and
fills it with the life-giving elements OF
the food. It is a wonderful blood
maker and flesh builder. Sold by ]. c..
Shepard, J. II. Hardin and II. L. Fen
tTisA s a.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED
Prague in the Hands of the MiIitary-More
kiOting in h City and at Other Points

Prague. December martial law has
been proclaimed here as well as in the
| judicial districts of Karolenemthal.
Zikow. Weinberg and Smichow, as a re-
suit of the recent riots. Rioting was re-
Sumed here at s o'clock this morning.
when stores and houses in two streets
of the old town Were pillaged. Seven bat
talions Of infantry and two squadrons of
cavalry We're called out to dispense the
mob. Two additional battalions of in
fantry from Koenigsgratz and three
battalions of infantry from Theresien-
stadt, have arrived here.
The ~burgomaster and the municipal
councillors today submitted to the COVER
nor complaints against the German stud
ents in connection with the recent dis
turbances. The governor replied that
while he we'll understood recent events
had caused great excitement, he was
compelled to point out that there was no
justification for the excuses in this CITY.
and he further declared that the utmost
rlgor would be exercised in order to re-
establish order and to protect property
of Germans. The Politik. directing at.
tention to the fact that the present agi-
tation was started by. persons to whom
the fatherland and nationality are mat
tiers of Indifference. appeals today to all
parties to restrain a movement (which
might be fatal, not only to the fatherland
and to its chief city, but to the political
aspirations of the Bohemian nation"
There were further excuses today at
Weinberg. The police were obliged to
use their revolvers. A house in Altstadt
was wrecked and the pillagers were dis
persed by a mounted patrol. There were
other acts of pillage at ZiskOw; but the
mobs everywhere were quickly dispersed.
the town is tranquil this evening and is
being patrolled by troops.
The ambulance association has issued
a report showing that within the last
tWenty-four hours four persons have
been killed, $50 dangerously wounded and
5O more or less seriously injured.
twenty shops have been burned out.
AS a further indication of the gravity
of the situation troops to the number of
lO,OVO, equipped with ammunition and
other paraphernalia as for a campaign.
nave been engaged in suppressing the
riots: 1t is not exactly martial law that
mas been proclaimed. but rather the in
stitution of civil procedure.
called Standrecht, whereby a special
tribunal Of seven judges is to
impose capital and other severe sentences
for offenses ordinarily punished mildly.
There is no appeal against a death SEN
tence by the tribunal which must be mt
into execution within two hours by the
military if the hangman is not available.
Further troops are being drafted into
Prague from Vienna and eWher and
tomorrow there will be at least ~ 600 SOL
dlers in the city and it's Immediate su-
burbs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Il don't know, there may be others"
he said, but I have used "Parker's Tolu
Cough Syrup in my family and would
not be without it." He knew better
than to buy h inferior preparation
that was being urged upon aim. Park
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Will Immediately relieve any cough or
Cold, Whooping Cough, Sore throat,
Hoarseness. Group. Bronchitis and kin
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ingredients. is pleasant to take and a
safe remedy for children. Sold by ].
&. Shepard, j. II. Hardin and II. /.
Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
A Lvnching in PrOsDect

st. Louis, December "A special to
The Post-Dispatch from Birmingham,
Ala. says: Near Warrens, ten miles
from Greensboro, last night John Sing
ley, a wealthy farmer, was called from
his house by a negro named Bill Scott.
for the alleged purpose of catching a
horse. Singley was struck on the head
and his throat cut. The negro then
went into the house where he killed
Mrs. Singley, cutting her head almost
off, and, later, killing Dellas Singley,
a 1~0-year-old son Scott Their robbed
the house OF 500. Mr.. Singley is still
alive, but cannot live. He was able
to tell h story. A posse is searching
for the negro and if caught he will be
lynched.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

j.. Especial to The Messenger.)

ISptCfaI 10 The NeSSenger.1
Raleigh, N. c., December 2.-The
state charters the East Coast Cedar
Company, principal office at Elizabeth
City, capital $50, 900, corporators w. T.
Parker, H. T. Siddons and f. M. Wirg-
man., all Of Philadelphia, to buy and
sell timber and and make shingles
and other wood products in Pasquo-
tank, Dare and Tyrrell, and also in
central and western counties.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Why allow yourself tc 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, ana being combined with iron is
an excellent Toni and Nerve medicine.
1t is pleasant to take, and is sold under
positive guarantee to cure or money
'just as good" kline don't effect cures.
Sold by J. c. Shepard, ]. H. Hardin
and H. L. Fentress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Richmond, Va, December 2.-It was
reported to the police Tuesday night
that two men who were detected in the
house OF a gentleman of mis- city by
his daughter threw a cloth around the
young lady to prevent her making an
outcry, tied her hands with bands of
cloth, poured turpentine on these
bands. and set them afire. Her screams
scared of the men, whose purpose, It
is supposed, was robbery. and who
were white men. ii Is said. The young
lady was not hurt. The police are in
yestigating the affair.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., y
After two doctors gave up my boy to
die, l saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure Tt is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Prosperity quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Tn a minute one dose Of Harris Es-
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nary case of Collie, Cramps OF Nausea,
an unexcelled remedy for Diarrhoea.
Cholera Morbus, Summer Complains
and all internal pains. Sold by J. G.
Shepard. J. II. Hardin and n. l.. Fe.-
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

j. A. Perkins, OF Antiquity. O.. was
Tor thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cur Of eczema. He
was quickly cured by using DeWftt's
Witch Hazel Salve, h famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases. r. r.
Bellamy,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

Miss Allie Hughes. Norfolk, Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
a was instantly relieved by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which heal
ed the injury without leaving a seal
1t is the famous pile remedy.-R. r.
BellamY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07
Funds for the Shaft Secured
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The MeSSenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., December Rev.
James Battle Avirett has raised all the
money needed for the shaft to the
memory of the North Carolina dead at
Winchester.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

1T rs easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid OF it if you
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1T cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles.
1t Is pleasant to take, safe to use and
sure to cure. r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-07

You need Cod Liver Oil. you say but
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