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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Holland Submarine Boat

New York. February 24.-The subma-
rine boat Holland. which was built by
Lewis Nixon, at the Crescent shipyards
in Elizabeth. n. j., is now lying in deep
water of that place. She has not yet
had a trial trip. and Builder Nixon said
he did not know when it would take
place. He said that his firm has fulfilled
its contract nearly a year ago and that
whatever was now done by the vessel
would be under the direction of inventor
Holland. 1t is understood that Mr.. Hol-
land has been working on the machinery
Of the boat for several months and that
he is now confident that the vessel can
travel under water.
Mr.. Nixon said today that he did not
know whether the present relations be-
tween the United States and Spain had
anything TO do with Inventor Holland
running the boat into deep water.
Mr.. Holland said last evening that If
mis- boat proved the success he was sure
it would, he would allow the United
States to purchase her. but would not
sell the Holland 10 any other govern
ment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Daughters of the American Revolution

Washington. February 24.-The cleo
ton of officers OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution, assembled in
congress here. was not finished to-
night. The vice presidents general and
historian-general yet remain to be
elected. Mrs. Danie Manning was
elected president general, receiving 1896
votes. Mrs. Donald Mclean received
10 votes and Mrs. Rose Bracket go.
Mrs. A. d. Bracket, Of Virginia, was
elected vice president-general in
charge of organization Of chapters.
Mrs. Charles A. Stackley, Of Washing
ton, was reelected chaplain-general.
The recording secretary-general elect
ed was Mrs. Albert Ackess; register
general, Miss Sue Huetezel: treasurer
general, Mrs. Mark b. Hatch. These
being also at Washington. Other off
GERS being elected were Mrs. Robert
S. Hatcher, of Maryland. assistant
historian-general and Mrs. Gertrude
BaScom Darwin, librarian general.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
How England Treats Heroes

Testimony at a London coroner's in
quest.
The COroner-I see ne was in re
celp' Of a pension. What DID
he belong to? Witness-the Second
Battalion Rifle Brigade. He fought
through TIE Crime and the Indian
mutlny. The coroner-Eis discharge
says he was unfit for further service.
and that ne had served IT. years.
What pension did he get? Witness
tlVeTpence q day. A jurUr-That's a
10. 70 give a man after ne has fought
Tor this country. The Coroner gee
ne a the Crimean medal and clasp.
urkish medal. and Indian mutiny
medal n clasp, 80 ne saw ,gne fight
ing during his service. A Juror-Yes.
ana then he was given a paltry five
pence a day and left to fight poverty.
Ihats the way England treats her
heroes. The Coroner-COuld YOU ac-
count 1or his being discharged "a unfit
Tor further service? Witne-s@Ohr
yes. he mad lost n eye. A Juror
Blinded in a battle and wiz,
a medal and fivepence a day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Minneapolis FlOated

Philadelphia, February 24.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis was success
fully foated OUT of the drydock at the
League Island navy yard at high tide this
afternoon. Notwithstanding all reports
tivily at the yard beyond the extensive
improvements that are being made at the
back channel, which is to be used as a
fresh water basin for vessels of the navy.
The receiving ship Richmond is beseiged
daily by applicants for enlistment. but
very few are being taken.
Beside the Minneap polls. there are now
at League Island the Cruiser Columbia.
the monitor M~iantOnomah. and the ram
katahdin, all out of commission at pres
ent. There are also eight old monitors
at the yard. all OF them relics of the civil
war, but which could be fitted upqUickly
l n case they were needed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stalk Of disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. "Febri-Cura" (Sweet Chill
Tonic with irony is more effective than
Quinine. and being combined with Iron
is an excellent tonic and Nerve medi-
cine. It is pleasant to take, and is
sold under positive guarantee to cure g
money refunded. Accept no substitute.
The "just az good" kind don't effect
cures. Sold by J. G. Shepard, j. H.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
When a man IS suffering with an

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 d~isdaininS food,
he win, IL wise. heed these warnings
and resort to the right remedy before
It is too late. "Parker's S~arsapariIla,'
the King of Blood Purifiers" makes
the appetite keen and hearty-inVtgor-
ates the liver-purifies h blood and
fills il with the life-giving elements OF
the food. IT is a wonderful blood ma
ker and flesh builder. Sold by j. G.
Shepard. ]. II. Hardin and II. l. Fen
treSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The vlscaya to Sail Today

New York. February 24-UnlesS some
order is received from Madrid
the Spanish man-of-war Vizcaya will
weigh anchor tomorrow afternoon and
steam through the narrows to the open
sea on her way direct to Havana Arturo
Baldasano, the Spanish consul general in
New York, called on Captain Eulat this
afternoon and took to him important
dispatches, one of which ordered him to
leave This port without delay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Deputies Trial

W~ilkesbarre, Pa. February A-The
defense in the Lattimer case :ntroiuc-
ed a lot of witnesses this morning to
prove the riotous conduct of the st.ik-
ers in n region prior to the shooting.
They were heard rapidly and their evil
Cence was concise and { 0 the point.
A number testified TO threats OF intimi-
dation and several said they were 'sho:
at and otherwise maltreated because
they desired 10 remain at work.
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II don't know. there may be Others"

Il don't know, there may be Others"
he said. but 1 have used 'Parker's
Tolu Cough Syrup in my family for
years and would not be without it."
He knew better than to buy the in
feriOr preparation hat was being
urged upon him" Parker's Tolu Cough
Syrup" has no equal. It will immedi-
ately relieve any Cough or Cold,
Whooping Cough. Sore Throat, Hoarse-
ness, Group. Bronchitis and kindred all
msnts. Contains no injurious ingredi-
ents, is pleasant to take and q safe
remedy for children. For sale by J.. c.
Shepard, J.. II. Hardin- and H. L. Fen
treSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Won Der Abe Out on Bail

PittSburg. February A.-The applica.
ton of Chris Won der Abe. for release on
a writ of habeaS corpus. was refused to-
day by Judge Burlington, of the United
States circuit court. and bail was fixed
at $1,000 on an appeal to the supreme
court. Late in the afternoon Won Der
Ahe was released from Jail. the Mercan-
tile Trust Company giving bond in 81. 600.
The National League authorized the bond
and will indemnify the Trust Company
should the bail be forfeited. Won Der
Abe left for St. Louis at $50 o'clock.
p. m.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

London. February 24.-The Daily Mail
this morning alleges that attempts have
been made by newspapers in london
and New York TO obtain some letters
that the British ambassador to the
United States. Sir Julian Pauncefote. is
supposed to have written, containing
strong expressions regarding the Ameri-
can ~senate's rejection of the arbitration
treaty. The idea, according to The
Daily Mail, was to compel Sir Julian to
follow Senior Dupuy de LONE. The paper
adds: The campaign failed, but il is evil
dent that Sir Julian Pauncefote Will
have 70 tread warily.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
The Terror Awaiting Orders

tor Terror. which has been repairing at
the navy yard. left her dock at 1915
o'clock this morning and proceeded slow
~ out of the harbor under her own
steam, dropped down to Old Point and
anchored for the afternoon and night. 1t
is believed she is awaiting orders and
that her present orders do not carry her
farther than Old Point. The monitors
departure was attended by considerable
excitement. thousands of people crowd
ing the wharves to watch her as she
passed by.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

In a minute" one dose OF Harris Es-
sence Of Ginger Will relieve any ordi-
nary case Of Collie, Cramps, or Nausea
An unexcelled remedy for Diarrhoea,
Cholera Morbus, Summer complaints
and all internal pains. Sold by J. c.
Shepard, ]. H. Hardin and II. L. Fen
creSs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

A thrill Of terror Is experienced when
a brassy cough of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror soon changes t relief after One
Minute Cough I'll has been admins
tered. Safe and harmless for children.
b. r. Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Children n adults tortured by
burns. scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is the great Pile remedy. Robt. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
Gladstone to Undergo an Operation

London, February 2j.-The st James
Gazette this afternoon says il g in
formed that Mr.. Gladstone will shortly
undergo an operation TO alleviate the
pain caused by necrosis OF the bone
OF the nose. from which. IL as alleged.
some OF the specialists say he is SUI
fering.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

After years OF untold suffering from
piles, B. w. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using a single box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
d ceases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obtinate sore are readily cured by
this famous remedy. -. T.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

We are anxious to do a lite good in
this world and can think of no plas-
anter of better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive of pneumonia, con-
sumption and other serious lung
troubles that follow neglected colds
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01
PRICES CURRENT.

The prices herewith quoted are given
a. accurately as possible. and are cor
rected weekly. but The Messenger Will
not be responsible for the actual market
price or any variations.
The quotations represent wholesale
prices generally. ana higher prices are
charged for smaller orders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-03-01

Having used three bottles Of p p p
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same. having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, I take great
pleasure in recommending it to all un-
fortunate like
JOHN MORRIS.
Office Of j. N. McElroy. Druggist,
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles of p.
+. T. large size yesterday, and one bot
tie small size today.
The T. p. P. cured my wife Of rheu-
fnatism winter before last. 1t came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved her again. and
she has not had a symptom since.
L sold q bottle OF p. P. 2. 20 a friend
OF mine, one Of the turkies, a small one.
o sick and his wife gave it 9 tea
spoonful, that vas in the evenir. and
the little fellow turned over like h wa,
dead, but next morning he was hollow
ing and we'll.
Yours respectfully,
J.. N. McELROY.
Savannah, Ca, March II. 1891.
Aessrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long time and did
not find a cure until found P. P. p,
which completely cured ne.
Yours truly,
! ELIZA JONES,
~ 1s Orange St.. Savannah. Ga.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-22
FIRE IN A RAILROAD DEPOT.
Flames Cause a Hundred Thousand
DollarS' Damare

NEW YORK. March 21.-The Penn
sylvania Railroad depot in Jersey City
was damaged by fire early to-day ID
the extent of 100000 The mammoth
trainshed and the large office building
escaped. Train and ferry traffic was
seriously crippled.
All of the frame portions OF the de-
pot with the shed covering the APP
proach to the several ferry slips and
the waiting-room and restaurant. were
destroyed. The trainshed, built entire
~ of iron and glass, was damaged only
by the breaking of glass from heat.
All the rolling stock was promptly run
out Of the shed when the fire was dis
covered, and the company's ferry boats
were simultaneously hurried out into
the stream and over to this city
There We're several acres Of glass on
the roof of the big trainshed. and being
melted and cracked by the intense heat
1t fell upon the firemen and made their
work all the more perilous. The fire.
men We're unable to use their scaling
ladders on the big roof, nor We're they
able TO get their water tower near
enough TO be effective.
The keystone restaurant where the
greatest damage was sustained, was
one of the most spacious and hand
somely fitted up restaurants in the
country.
The report that mail matter was
burned is denied. No rolling stock
was injured nor was any baggage de-
stroyed.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-22
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
Resolution to Appoint Committee
to Consider the Subject.

WASHINGTON, March 21-Repre-
sentative Wheeler to-day introduced in
the House the following resolution:
Resolved, That a joint committee.
consisting of seven members of the
Senate, to be appointed by the Vice Presi-
dent, and seven members of the House
to be appointed by the Speaker, be
created to consider the question of our
relations with Spain, growing out Of
the Cuban question. That all messages
heretofore received or which may hero
after be received from the President
referring to this question be referred
to said committee. That such COM
mittee be authorized to send for per-
sons and papers to take evidence and
to administer oaths to witnesses, and
that said committee be authorized to
appoint a clerk and one assistant, Il
stenographer and messenger, and said
committee report with as little delay
as possible the conditions that prevail
in Cuba; what part of the Spanish
debt is a burden upon revenues col
lected in the islands: the protection
given to Americans and American in
terests in that island by the Spanish.
and the truth regarding the inhumani-
ties which have come to our knOWl-
edge through semi official and other
sources. The committee shall also rec
ommend to Congress what action
should be taken by this body. The
committee shall have authority to re-
port at any time.
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was quite unusual for the first working
day of the week. That no one was pre-
pared to go on with any pending meas
ure was given as the explanation, but
privately the opinion was stated by
some of the Senators that while the
Cuban question remains in such sus-
pense there was no desire to take up i'm
portant legislation
The outlook as to Cuba was discussed
among Senators almost to the excla-
sion of other topics, and the belief was
quite decided that the Administration
is preparing to take a positive position
within the next week.
SeneraI Senators made the prediction
that the United States would intervene.
Being pressed for a reason they stated
that they had reached this conclusion
after more or less conference with OK
ecutiYe officers, but at the same time
saying quite emphatically that they had
no positive information on this point
Other Senators thought the recognition
of Cuban independence more probable
than intervention. Almost every one
expressed the view that some action
will follow the report of the Maine court
of inquiry, regardless Of its purport.
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DENIED BY PINKERTON.
The Story That His Agency is Act
ing SIS g. Spy for Spain.

CHICAGO, March 21.-William Pink
erton of Pinkerton's Detective Agency
denounced to-day as grossly malicious
and tending to create an unjusti1iable
prejudice" the statements that en-
ployes of the agency We're ferreting out
the secret defenses of our Government
and furnishing the information to the
Spanish
He said the agency had never been
employed for any such purpose, and
under no consideration would it accepc
employment from the Spanish or any
other Government to furnish informa-
ton regarding any matter connected
with the United States Government.
With regard to the filibustering eX-
petitions, the employment of the agen-
cy was for the sole purpose of gather
ing information for the United States
Government, which would enable it to
prevent the breaking of the neutrality
laws, and for which our Government
might be liable, as England was held
responsible in the Geneva arbitration.
The employment of the Pinkerton de-
tectives was known to the authorities
in Washington, and the cooperation
of the Pinkertons was sought for by
United States District Attorneys, Unit
ed States Marshals, commanders of war
vessels and other Government agents
who were on guard to stop these I'M
lawful expeditions.
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THE LONG-EXPECTED REPORT.
Now Believed to be in the Hands
OF Rear-Admiral Sicard.

KEY WEST F1a.), March 21.-The
United States naval court of inquiry
appointed to investigate the loss of the
battleship Maine resumed its sessions
this morning on board the battleship
Iowa.
Judge Advocate Mark of the court of
inquiry came ashore at O'Clock this
afternoon, accompanied by an armed
orderly from the Iowa. who carried
bulky package of official documents.
which was handed to Rear Admiral ST.
card 1t is believed the documents ara
the full findings of the court of inquiry.
Lieutenant Commander Mark when
questioned on the subject refused to
deny or confirm, but an officer from the
Iowa said the documents were the long
expected report on the Maine disaster.
The papers were Immediately examined
by the Rear Admiral and Commander
West. It is presumed that if these doe
uments are the anxiously expected re-
port they will be taken to Washington
Tomorrow by Lieutenant Commander
Mark.
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tempt to negotiate on q new basis never
had sincere support. Consul General
Lee is making reports to the State De-
partment on these matters. They are
based on full and authentic informa-
ton. General Lees reports show that
the United States would be powerless
to persuade the insurgents 10 accept
''ampiied autonomy" Government
officials here have been making anx-
ieus inquiries regarding the feeling of
the administration on this point, ana
also whether American public senti-
ment would sustain mediation OF that
kind. They have received unfavorable
answers.
The problem which now confronts
General Blanco is to conceal his mill
tary weakness, which must inevitably
be exposed when the failure of the last
attempt to negotiate with the insur-
gents is known General Pando, next
in command, is along the line of the
Jucaro- Moron trocha If Gomez and
Calixto We're willing to treat for any
thing short of independence, PandO's
presence would be convenient. AS the
military commander, it is inconveni-
ent. for he must meet the RESPONSE
l)ility Of the situation which finds the
insurgents in Puerto Principe Province
ready to cross the trocha and take part
in a march westward.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-22
TROUBLE IN ALASKA.
Rowdy Element Seizes Brackets
Wagon Road From Skaguay.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Infor-
nation has reached the War Depart
ment that the roWdy element of Alas
ka has seized Benefits road leading
to and over White Pass, and has
placed the country in a state of ter
ror. Instructions were telegraphed
to-day to General Merriam command
ing the Department of the Columbia at
Vancouver, Washington, to order the
infantry garrison at Skaguay to take
proper steps for the protection of
persons and property in the disturbed
regions, regardless of the expense at
tending such a movement of troops.
TACOMA. March 21.-Reported trou-
bic in Alaska refers to George Brackets
wagon road from Skaguay and not Ben
nett's railway and tramway from Dyca.
AMERICAN CUSTOMS REGULA-
TIONS.
VANCOUVER (B. c., March PHI.
B. Carter. who has just returned from
Alaska, says the American customs reg
ulations at Skaguay and Dyea are work.
ing like a charm. Collector Ivey is car
rying out the treasury instructions of
February ID. Carter says the Skaguay
trail is breaking up by reason of the
early season and mild winter. The wa
gen road is not yet in operation. The
Dyea trail is no better Many Klon-
dikers are stuck at Sheep Camp with
their outfits. The electric tramways are
not yet working.
THE RUSH TO ALASKA.
SEATTLE, March 21.-Figures COM
piled by the Post IntelIigencer' show
that since January LIST IA 563 persons
have left this city for Alaska. OF these
2,0S3 went to Copper River.
THE ELDER SAILS.
PORTLAND, March 21.-The steamer
George W. Elder sailed for Alaska to-
night with full cargo of freight and
seventy passengers.
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MCKINLEY WILL ACT FIRMLY.
Will Safeguard the Rights and
Honor of the Couutrv

WASHINGTON. March 21.-One of
the Cabinet officials. speaking about the
report Of the court Of inquiry. which
IL is understood win come some time
this week. said he agreed heartily with
the suggestion that has been made that
the President be allowed reasonable
time TO consider it before giving it =,
the public. and he felt sure that the
public would take the same view. In
Continued on Sixth Page)
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FIRE AT CHICAGO.
A Seven-Story Structure Destroyed,
EntaiIing a Heavy Loss.

CHICAGO, March 21.-Fire this af-
ternoon destroyed the seven-story
structure known as the SchOneman
building Several people made their
way to the street down the fire es-
capes. 1t is not believed any lives were
lost.
The burned structure was located be-
tween two ''sky-scrapcr' buildings-the
Old Colony and the Manhattan. Both
are fire proof, and neither was dam
aged. but there was much excitement
among the occupants. Great crowds
of people assembled in the adjoining
streets, expecting to witness recur-
renee of last weeks Wabash avenue
fire horror. but the prompt work of the
firemen and the substantial character
of the Old Colony and the Manhattan
y-scrapers combined to make an eff
fectual preventive.
About a dozen firms, including book
binderies and similar concerns, were
burned out The loss on the building
was 500, 900. The losses of the oc-
cupants of the building We're: Eagle
photographic Company, $4,000; II. Il.
Beckers. $4,000: Forbes Wynes. book
binder. $4,000; Chopin & Chafiin,
printers $4,000. The other occupants
were small concerns whose aggregate
loss will not exceed $4,000.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-22
AWFUL DISASTER
AT BUTTE, MONT.
Fire Entirely Destroys a Three Story
Lodging House.
Resulting, Il is Believed, in the Loss Of a
Great Many Lives.

Twenty Known Lodgers UIac-
counted for While the Remains
Roomers May be in the Ruins
Two Men Killed and Another
Fatally Injured in Jumping
From the Windows of the Burn
ing Building.
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WASHINGTON, March 21.-To-dayfs
statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
soo3. H., 043; gold reserve, $111,1I9,I9I.
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a cost of $4,000, and, with the fur
niture and belongings of the dodgers,
the loss will reach fully 100000.