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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
Butler Refuses to Call a PopuIfst Conven.
ton.

Washington, April 19.-If the populist
party, or any portion of it, assemblies
in convention at Nashville on July 4th.
as is now proposed, Senator Butler. the
national chairman, will not be present.
And you may quote me as saying"
he remarked today, that any populist
who does attend, defies the regular or
ganization OF the party"
Senator Butler said that he had re-
ceived the resolution adopted at the
Memphis conference, suggesting that
a convention be held and had submitted
il by mail to each OF the 1i5 members
Of the national committee. The re-
spOnses had been overwhelmingly in
favor of ~non-action, no less than Is
taking the adverse position. while six
straddled. and only Ii were in favor Of
convention. IF the national cOnven-
ton" said Senator Butler. had been in
favor of a convention I should have
certainly called one. / have no desire
to do anything Except what a majority
Of recognized leaders OF our party ask.
In this case, however, a certain num-
Der of populists who, in the last cam
paign wanted a separate electoral tick
ct in every state, have banded together
and they think that the party want
r~eorganiZing. i canno see what is 20
be gained by a convention at this time,
and l have said SO very plainly"
Senator Butler has sent to the COM
mittee of the National Reform Press
Association, which demanded h issue
a call. a letter refusing to do so and
giving his reasons for the refusal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
Bank Officers Indicted.

St. Paul. Mimi. April Ia-William
Dawson, William Dawson. Jr., and
Robert l.. Miller respectively, presi-
dent, cashier and assistant cashier of
the insolvent bank OF Minnesota, APP
peared in court today, pleaded not
guilty and were released on bail after
having waived preliminary examina-
ton. In addition to the charge OF en-
bezzling $97 900 because OF borrowing
more thar the ~statutary amount, Daw-
son is charged Jointly with his son with
having embeZzled $3.50, 223. the amount
being money loaned by the bank to the
St. Paul pillow works, i'm which the Daw-
sons were interested. The charge
against Miller is receiving "A deposit
when he knew the bank to be insolvent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

Columbia. $. G., April 9.-Thc suprcm,
court has just rendered an important de-
cision in reference to the contempt pro-
ceedings in this state. Several months
ago the Palmetto brewery, i'm Charleston.
which has a special permit under TIA"
dispensary law. got into financial trouhlcs
and the two opposing parties of stock
holders and creditors ppiied to the United
States and state courts for "A receiver.
Judge Simonton, of the United States
court. appointed one receiver, and Judge
Benet, of the state court. another. As a
matter of fact, the United States receiver
| was the first in possession of the property.
but Judge Benet appointed another. Sew
eral lawyers Interested went to the United
States court and made legal motions TO
upset the order OF Judge Benet. The judge
then ruled them for contempt OF his court
and fined and debarred them from prac-
tice. They appealed to the supreme court
of the state, which unanimously decided
against Judge Benet. holding that the
lawyers, in the exercise of their profess
| sional duty, had a perfect right to 40 to.
the United States court, and especially aA
some of their clients Interested had been
ruled to appear I'm the court. Some OF
the most prominent lawyers OF Charles
ton and of the state were affected by the
order of injunction
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Given Our Government of the Existence of
War Between Turkey and Greece-Ad-
Iniral SeifridGe Ordered to Look IN Pro-
lection of American Subjects and Pro.

lection of American Subjects and Pro.
perry.
Washington. April 1s.-After much eff
fort. owing. probably. to some confusion
in wire transmission the state department
officials have succeeded in translating the
cipher cable dispatch last night from
United States Minister Terrell, at Con-
stantinople. The result was the following
official statement:
THE department of state has received
a dispatch from the United States min
lister to Turkey concerning the rupture
Of relations between that country and
Greece and the Turkish declaration OF
war.
Mr.. Terrell states that the minister
from Greece has been informed that he
must leave before next Wednesday. He is
not permitted to communicate by tele-
graph with the Greek government. There
are. perhaps. 10000 male subjects of Greece
in Turkey. All subjects of Greece are re-
quired to leave Constantinople in fifteen
days. The note of the porte to the for
eign powers disclaims any desire for ter
informs Mr.. Terrell that the Greek gov
eminent requires all subjects of Greece
of military age reserved for military duty.
The Turkish government claims that reg
ular Greek troops seized and were forth
flying A~nalipsis, in violation of an agree
ment prohibiting it. Hence an attack
there by the Turks on the 18th. Turkish
troops are scattered along the border of
Thessaly and cannot quickly concentrate
for a decisive battle. This may enable
the Greek army to fight them in detail.
"Another and a belated dispatch from
Mr.. Terrell was also given out at the
state department. 1t bears date OF Sat
urday, from Pera, the diplomatic suburb
of Constantinople, and in it Mr.. Terrell
confirms the press reports of the initial
stages of the breaking out of hOStilitieS.
He says that several parties of troops
from Greece had invaded the Turkish
province of Macedonia. Responsibility for
this movement, however, was denied by
the Greek minister at Constantinople.
Meanwhile. an advance on LarisSa. the
Greek headquarters in northwest Greece.
had been ordered by the Turkish govern
ment, which had recalled its minister
from Athens.
THE United States navy is prepared
to do all that is necessary for the pro-
lection of American interests. though it is
not expected that that will be a large
task. Admira Selfridge, the commander
of the European squadron, consisting at
present of four WarShipS, all in the east
ern Mediterranean, has been expecting
an outbreak of hostilities, and from time
to- time has advised the navy department
of the outlook. He is now under general
Instructions to look after American in
tereStS. and no attempt has been made
or is likely in the Immediate future to
give him precise directions as to his con-
duct. The movement Of the vessels of the
squadron will be left entirely to his dis
erection, the department believing that as
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
GREECE'S
Ex.Minister Shows Why 1T is Not
ProPttt ious for q Successful War With
Turkry-A Message From King George.

Philadelphia, April 19.-Ex-Minister
to Greece Snowden stated today that
he had recently received the following
George, approving the attitude as
sumed by that monarch:
Hearty thanks for your approval. 1t
is precious to me. We have six powers
against US. r
Continuing, Mr.. Snowden said: There
never vas SO i'll an opportunity
as the present for Greece to have a
conflict with Turkey. Up to two or
three years ago an advance of the
Greek army into Thessaly would have
meant a general uprising of Roumania,
Bulgaria, Servia and Macedonia and
the overpowering of the Turks, for
alone has a larger and bet
ter equipped army than the sultan.
Now, however, the situation is very
difficult. Roumania has practically es-
tablished an allegiance with Germany
by having a Hohenzollern upon the
throne. Bulgaria has almost become a
Russian province and Servia's king is
n son of a daughter Of a Russian
colonel; so that unless the peoples Of
these countries act contrary to the in
ffuence Of their leaders, there is not
likely to De any combination against
Turkey. The Turks can, and no doubt
VIII, drive the Greeks pack Of the from
tier. The Turkish army outnumberl
that or Greece, two TO one. and is bet
ter equipped. The entire army of
Greece, including reserves. consists of
about $4,000 troops and 1 do not think
it has been possible for them TO have
been equipped with the most modern
munitions of war. Greece has a de-
ploraole financial condition and cannot
STAND a protracted conflict. / very
much fear h will be badly whipped.
but L do not believe the powers will
allow n sultan TO over run Greece. or
TO take possession of Athens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
THE SEMIWEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1897.

vised by the department of state as to
the latest developments In the war. He
wishes to ensure the adoption OF ali
lection Of American interests in tn.
Mediterranean.
IL may be that within a short time some
question will arise that will involve &C
ton OF some sort or our part. arising. per-
haps. from attempts by both Turks and
Greeks TO blockade each others ports.
which possibly might interfere with the
Introduction of some American products.
but at present this IS a remote contin-
yency.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

minister to France today is understood
to nave assured him that while France
could not tolerate the indefinite pro-
lOngation of war and would never con-
sent to n essential modification of
the existing territories of Greece and
Turkey, she would continue for the
present her policy of non-intervention,
except SO far as Intervention might be
necessary to prevent the spread Of the
contest to other cOmbatants.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
HEAVY INCREASE FROM WHISKY
IN THIS DISTRICT.

Governor Russell Pardons Another Com
vict-Frost at RidEewsy The Asylum
Cases Argued in the Supreme Court
Street Car Service Nenewed Greenvill~'
to Bid for the New RAilrosd-The Russell
Gold Mine G. mpAny incorporated-Thc
State Naval Militia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

At Barboursville, w. Va. Mrs. Amos
d. Reynolds vas killed by her daugh-
ter-in-law Sunday night during a fam
lily row. Her head was severed from
her body with an axe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

We a imagine jerry Simpson in a
pair of check golf stockings, but before
the conception of his unique embon-
point encased in one of the swell red
golf coats with a green collar and
brass buttons the mind pauses in Wab-
bly, impotence.-New York Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
One MORE WEEKS GRACE.
You Must Pay Up or Lose
The Messenger

We are now sending out statements to
those who are in arrears to The Messenger
and we hope that all will respond promptly.
We have recently changed the paper to twice
a week without changing the price, which
makes it the cheapest paper in North Caro-
lima. Hereafter no name will be entered on
our books without the cash with it. All are
hereby requested to pay up or expect their
paper discontinued. Remit by Registered
Letter or Express Order at our expense.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

Inc senate has agreed to a vote on
the arbitration treaty on May 5th at 4
O'Clock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23
WAR BEGUN In EARNEST.
SEVERE FIGHTING BETWEEN
THE GREEKS AND TURKS.

A Greek Steamer Sunk by Turkish Bat.
terry at Prevesa-Tl., Batteries Bonn
barded by the Greek Fleet and Destroy
ed-Several Engagements On the Mace
DOMAIN FrOntier-The Greek Minist er
and Consuls in Turkey Given Their Pass.
ports.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-23

takes IL for nervousness
with ike never failing
Success l nave recon-
nsended It TO many and
it cures them. All xho
e from ner ,
troubles should try
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
TRIPS TO GREEN
WILLIE AND RETURN.

Capt. j. J. Powers, manager OF the
Greenville mail line. to gre the citi-
zens OF Providence an opportunity TO
take delightful trip on the river has
placed round trip rates on the boat
leaving Vicksburg on Saturdays. for
Greenville at 50. so including meals and
state rooms. This is only one fare.
The Annie Laurie is one OF the best
equipped boats on the river. and moth
ING could DO pleasanter than round
trip. Tie fare is second to nome
electric lights from engine room TO
pilot house. Last Monday. the line
resumed the spring and summer sched-
ule-boats leaving Tuesdays. Friday s
and Sundays. at l a. IN. Returning
leaves Greenvilie on same days AZ o p
m. For the last six months capt
Powers has run two boats, making
four trips each week. This is mos
creditablc to his management. nc
CITY has better local packet service
than that rendered by the Vieksourt
and Greenville mail line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
We had the pleasure of meeting last

We had the pleasure OF iieoli"S 1851
eve Mr.. Lindauer, special reporter on
the staff of the Picayune, doing special
duty on the levees. Mr.. Lindauer has
been sent by the Picayune to report the
flood from Greenville to the mouth OF
Red river and for the last ten days has
been sending interesting daily letters
to his paper. We notice that the nc
ayue is the only paper in New Orleans
that has special reporter, ana we
cannot but praise the spirit OF enter
prise of that great daily.
Mr.. Lindauer was one OF the three
reporters who were sent by the PIC
ayune on the chartered tug Orgo TO re-
port the visit of the river COMMISSION
at Pass a L'Outre. Our readers re-
member how the unfortunate tug on
her way down the river eoiiided VIII
| the Dumois. and how two OF the re
porters. Bezine and Hester, wer'
drowned. Mr.. Lindauer was the OIL
only one saved. His narrative OF tn
accident is one of the most thrilling
we ever heard.
MIR Lindauer went up yesterda
with Messrs. Richardson and Thomp
son and Mr.. Ransdell to look at Tn
Cottonwood levee, and later wen
down by skiff inspecting the whole lin
of levees IN the parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

We took a ride out as fer as Baxter
on Tuesday with our husiline citizen
Mr.. Oliver Hurley, aud got out ana
,ooS a look at the work done some
time ago across this hoyou. There Is
several worry deep washouts in the dirt
put Gil each side and over the bricK
culvert, which will become dangerous
if no, looked after. 1t is very badly
constructed, and our opinion is thai
II The water rushes through in torrents
into the lake as ii always does from
break or exceedingly heavy rains, tina
it will undermine the whole work ane
no doubt make it almost total wreck
We think it is better to pay some at
temion to it now instead of waiting
until later.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
GOOD TRAIN SERVICE.

Train service inauguraied by the Z.
a. M. ". r. r. and i. e. systems is APP
preciated by the travelling public. by
using the above lines you can go 10
st. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincin-
natl and all points east with only one
change of cars and this change is made
at a Union Depot in Memphis, where
YOU get solid vesiibule train through
10 all the above points. For tickets
or Information call on local agents OF
address
JNO. A. SCOTT, Memphis, Tenn
A. Ii. HANSON, G. T. A, Chicago
Ills.
W. A. KELLOND, A. G. P. N.
Louisville, KY.
W. ID. BRENT, G. T. A. Vicksburg
Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
Notice.

STOCKHOLDERS OF LAKE PROVIDENCE
HITfLDING AND LOAN ASSOClA-
TION LIMITED.
The annual electIon of Directors Q. Ine
Lake rrovidenee building and Loan Asso-
80 he Secretary on Monday the 18th day OF
Anil. 1877. from noon to p. m.
And at the same place at p %. OF tne
s.,ne aay the regular annual meeting oil
stoekhoIders win be held to hear The reports
II ofticers for the year ending April l. 1871
and to transact such business as may come
nv ~ order OF teh Board Of Directors.
c. II. DAVIS.
secty Lake Providence. 3. y T. a.
| Lake Providence, La. April 3rus isJs.-St.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

Cant. VIM. Rous, who knows as
much about leyees aud their condition
nc any other man in the parish, went
down as far as Blue Ride plantation a
few DAYS ago 10 satisfy himself as 70
tho condition OF things, and MS
remark was, that he never saw the
,oveas in a better condition and that be
could no, see any danger, and that il :
break did iako place. be won'd nas'
- 90 hack entirely on the levees.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

fit had not been for the breaks III
the levees in Arkansas and MISSISSIPPI
the river would be rising to-day al the
rate Of four to six tenths. The ques-
ton ia. how high would it have went
.sitn the levees had been high enough
end strong enough to have held the
w.,er2 Remember that all the breaks
in Arkansas did not effect the river
and tina, i, continued to rise until the
breaks occurred ON the Mississippi
side.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

We are told that the popular Presi.
dent of the Police Jury. Hon. Robf
Nicholson of the first ward, during the
entire seven days of last week did no.
sleep a wink and never left his post
He made gallant fight aud his man!
friends are glad that SO far he is still
on top.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

Mr.. W. II. Schneider, our highly
esteemed aud popular townsman, lef'
Yesterday on the Savannah foI
New Orleans, where he goes for the
benefit of his health. His man!
friends hope that the change will dt
him good and that he will return en-
tirely restored to health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

The Hon. Police Jury met yesterday
in called session and made arrange
ments for loan of 50, 900 SO as to con-
tinue the high water fight if lit becomes
necessary. We do not believe ina, pa,
there is a man in the parish who VIII
not back the police jury in their
actions. We nope they will not have
to use it, but it is better TO have tue
money on hand in case it is needed
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

The fight against the mighty Missis-
a;nn; has been successful so far, and II
will never do 10 lose sight of the fact
that for at least ten days to come IL
will have to be continued. 1t is wen
Known that the longer the river stays
nm AGAINST the embankments the more
saturated they become, making them
nothing but bank of soft mud. AL
that we will have to do is to continue
70 he watchful and vigilent tor I'M
next len or fifteen days and The wors'
/ will be over.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

There are q great many people KICK
ing because the river is not going
down fast enough. The fall we are
having is caused from the breaks
above. but we can tell you we are
thankful for any decline, it makes nc
difference how little.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PRoVl.
DENCE, LOUISIANA.

MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PROVl-
DENCE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with provisions OF Did 1 he
Charter of the town OF Providence. ana ny
Jiractiou OF the Hon. Board Of Aldermen,
an election is hereby ordered to tsse , p'aee
on Monday, the 7th gay .. yarT
1907. for the purpose OF electing Mayo;
Secretary. Treasurer. City Marshal ana
five Aldermen. ,o.. .,
s,id election are required to register ano
procure proper registration papers PEI s ID ao
cordance with ACT no, ~ f1 he state 8. Lou.
ss;ana approved July. 1894.
The supervisor OF registration viii ea ,as,
his Office to be opened on MONDAY. me ~ ~
day of April, 1887. at hours TO be W M,
e e1sd and place designated in aecordanc'
vi, t;iyen under my hand and official sea- !, Q
The town Of Providence. on this Tue wv
gay q Ap'A' - Z. j. HAMLEY, Mayer
Attest:
! q. L. EeELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

We are in receipt of an invitation
10 the marriage of Miss Eugenla.
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. John Rodge
of Vicksburg. to Mr.. Stephen +
Treanor, which takes place at st
PauPs Catholic Church or the 1911
inst. Mr.. Treanor is in the office o
the Y. & NJ. ". r. r. and is popular
| gentleman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10
gentIenlan

Mr.. Jesse Male, the owner OF Pano'a'
about the largest plantation in the
parish, had his plantation labor at work
On the Pitchers Point levee when they
struck for higher wages and refused to
work. lie stepped up to them ana
told them that if they did not return
N work that he would make every one
leave his place. II had the desired
effect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

DIR. F. E. Artaud of New Iberia,
arrived in town on Monday to join his
wife, who is visiting her parents, MT
and Mrs. C. r. Egelly. The Doctor
will perform an operation on the leg
ofthc son of Mr.. Egelly, and we know
that IL will be successfully done and
that Fred will be out in few days
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

The government has taken charge OF
the "hjgh wafer" fight and the assist
ant engineers will superintend every
thing connected with The leVees
Capt. Brown, Capt. Newcomers able
assist ant, has the confidence of the peo
ple aud his energies are appreciated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

1t is very strange that people having
stock will allow them to run on the
leyees when they know that 1t Is
against the law. The law is gong 10
be strictly inforced and if your stock
is shot you will have no person 10
blame but yourself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

Mr.. J. G. Oldfield returned from
Globe, Arizona, on Tuesday morning
rather unexpectedly to his friends and
TO himself. He told us that the reports
of the food caused him TO get back u
his home as quick as possible. ~
gives q glowing description OF tina
country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

Cant. w. S. Brown, assistant Y. ..
a,o;neer returned Wednesday night
from yick sburg. He has been over
,he line of levees several times in the
nas, ten days aud tells Us that the ci''-
.eus iu the three lover parishes have
hn;l, mn the eutire line Of levees fully
hrea feet aud are confident lhas they
- N he able 10 hold The sjnss
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

If you can't find anything to suit
you in the large line of clothing at
Levy's, then take look al the line
samples to select from. He will SEND
off and have you the suit made In the
latest style and the fuest workman
shin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-10

There is a great deal of uncultivated
land in our parish, as good as a crow
ever flew over, and we advise our
Mississippi friends who have their
places inundated TO come to our parish
aud make crop. There is no use tor
them to expect the water TO fall in
time for them to cultivate their places
this year aud as they have the mules,
implements aud labor it seems to us
that they would take advantage OF the
opportunity. They can get all Tue
land they want at a reasonable inquire
and if they would only make corr
crop j, would pay them to do 1t. w
are writing this with the expectation
of not being overflowed. and that W
will escape the destruction that on
neighbors have SO unfortunately uil
dcrgone.