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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
DISABLED ~CONFEDERATES
A Bill Introduced in the House of Rep.
re~sentatfves for Their Maintenance
in Federal Soldiers Homes

Washington, December 16.-Repre-
sentative Rixey, of Virginia, introduced
a bill today for admission of confeder-
ate as we'll as union soldiers to all SOL
dier's homes and other institutions
maintained by the government. AL
though somewhat in line with the pres
ident's suggestion in his speech at At
lanta, which referred to government
care for confederate cemeteries, the
Rixey bill refers to living ex-confed-
crates who are manned, crippled or
needy" The text of the bill follows:
THAT after the passage of this act
all soldiers homes and other institu-
tions maintained by the government
for the manned, crippled and needy
soldiers and sailors of the United States
shall be open to all soldiers and sail
ors Of the civil war of 1876 upon the
same terms and without discrimina-
ton as to whether they were enlisted
upon the side of the Union or the Con-
federacy."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY
The Trial Of W. A. f.. Moore for Play.
ing a "Badger Gamer on a Hotel
Proprietor

New York, December 16-William A.
E. Moore, accused of having robbed
Martin Mahon, the proprietor Of the
New Amsterdam hotel on the night of
November 18th last, in the Grenoble no.
tel, in a badger game in which
Fayne Moore, the defendants alleged
wife. was charged with having taken
part, was tonight convicted by a jury
before Recorder Golf.
This was Moore's second trial, the
jury having disagreed in the first, and
has continued for five days. Today
was occupied IN summing up, District
Attorney Gardiner making the closing
speech for the prosecution. The jury
returned after being out about three
hours With the verdict guilty of rob-
berry in tie first degree, as charged in
the Indictment, with a recommendation
or mercy to the court"
Moore maintained the same stolid in
i renee that Ia characterized him
du,.ing the entire trial. Sentence will,
Probably be pronounced on Monday.
The trial of FAyne Moore, the code.
PENDANT, was set down By the recorder
for Monday at 10 o'clock a.. n.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The International Bank Hill Defeated.
Bill TO Extend Our Customs aud Rev.
enueL Laws Over Hawaiia Adopted

Washington. December 16.-The bill
to incorporate the International
American bank was buried under an
overwhelming adverse majority of the
house today.
The debate upon the measure, which
opened yesterday, was concluded today
at 3 o'clock. Mr.. Dingley, the floor
leader of the majority, made an argu-
ment in its support. Other speakers to-
day were Mr.. Hill, of Connecticut, in
its support, and Messrs Bell, populist,
of Colorado; SulZer, democrat. of New
York; Maxwell. populist and Swanson,
democrat, of Virginia, in response.
The bill to extend the customs and
revenue laws OF the United States over
the Hawaiian islands was passed with
out opposition. The bill, Mr.. Dingley
explained, carried with it the civil SER
vice in Hawaii.
The house at 4:2C O'clock adjourned
until tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
HObsOn and Maynard at Nashville

Nashville, Tenn, December 16.-Com-
mander Maynard and Lieutenant Hob
son arrived here today from Atlanta
and were met at the Union station by
committees Of confederate veterans.
They were escorted to the Gospel tab
ernacle, where 5000 school children
assembled to greet them. Lieutenant
Hobson and Commander Maynard were
introduced And delivered speeches and
Commander Maynal was presented
with a sword by the children, the pre-
sentation speech being made by Lieu
tenant Hobson.
This afternoon the visitors gave a re-
ception to the lady members of the pa
triotic organization of the city. From
7:3O to $3.50 o'clock in the evening a
public reception was given at the tab
ernacle. A banquet followed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
CONFEDERATE AND FEDERAL
Veterans of Savannah as One Body to
Meet and Welcome the President

Veterans OF Savannah as One Body to
Meet and Welcome the President
Savannah, Ga, December 16.-Pres-
ident Mckinley will be greeted here
tomorrow by a joint delegation from
the local camps of confederate veter-
an and the grand army of the republic
This will be the first occasion on which
the two bodies have acted together.
1t is in response to the presidents
speech in Atlanta in which he paid a
tribute to the dead heroes of the con-
federacy and advocated hat hereafter
the graves of the dead of the civil war
should be considered as the resting
places of American heroes, with
out distinction as to the color of
their uniforms. Calls for meetings
of Hancock post, Grand Army Republic,
and the confederate veterans, were pub
liShed this afternoon. 1t is intended
that the organizations should meet the
presidents train together under the
Stars and Stripes. The meeting was
called to be held in the hall of the
confederate veterans. Tonight ex-
union and ex-confederate soldiers,
met together and passed resolutions
commencing the presidents u~tterances
and pledging hearty sympathy. The
call was too late for a full meeting,
but it was resolved that the veterans
would call upon the president in a
body during his visit and assure him
of their concurrence in his suggestion
and appreciation of the spirit which
suggested it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
COLONEL RRYAN TALKS
In a Democratic Cloak sKOOm of the
House He Delivers a Lecture Against
Annexation of the Philippines

Washington, December 16.-William
j. Bryan came to the house of repre-
sentatives about 1 o'clock today and
was given a most cordial reception by
his former colleagues in congress.
Earlier in the day Representative
Bailey, of Texas, the democratic leader,
breakfasted with MI. Bryan at the
latter's room, and it is understood they
discussed in a general way, questions
of public and party policy. When Mr..
Bryan reached the house he was es-
corted to the democratic cloak room
where he was surrounded by members
and made the recipient of many atten-
tions. For some time he talked So
cially and politically with that unre-
serve which marks cloak room dis
cussiOn.
Colonel Bryan expressed himself very
emphatically to his democratic assO-
ciates upon the duty of congress in re-
gard to the Philippines. He believes
that the islands ought not to be held
longer than necessary for the United
States &c establish there a stable and
Independent government such as was
guaranteed to Cuba in the resolution
which led to the declaration of war,
and he believes that it is the duty Of
congress to make such a declaration of
the intention of the United States at
the earliest possible date, in order that
there may be no misunderstanding in
the future and that the natives of the
islands may rest assured that the pur-
pose of the United States is to give
them a free and Independent govern
ment. The war was fought for human
ity's sake, he says. and the United
States in the hour of victory at the
close of the war when the Philippines
have fallen into their possession
should stand upon the policy it pro-
claimed at the outset regarding Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
CUSTOMS
Esta blished by an Order Issued by
President MckinIey

Washington, December 16.-President
Mckinley, before leaving for the south
last Tuesday signed an executive order
establishing a customs tariff for the
island Of Cuba. TO go into effect Janu-
airy 1st nex This tariff is based upon
the report and recommendations made
by Hon. Robert Porter, special COM
missioner of the United States, who
was sent to Cuba some months ago for
the special purpose OF making an inves-
tigation Of the subjects OF revenue and
customs OF the island. Among the ex-
port rates Of duty are the following:
Cigarettes in boxes, per 1000. 80
cents; should wrapper and filler leaves
be exported in the same package. bale
or bundle, the export duty leviable on
wrapper tobacco shall be collected
when the weight OF the latter exceeds
10 per cent. of the total weight. To-
bacco, cut, 100 kilos. 1915: other $50.
Cigars, per 1000, S1.35. In the leaf or
filled tobacco. harvested In the province
OF Santiago and exported through the
custom houses of Santiago, Gihara or
Manzanillo, 100 kilos. $500. Tobacco.
in the leaf for cigar shat he
iidDlS 10 the uuty IeSlaDfe on tobacco
In the leaf, with q surtax OF 100 per
cent.
Rice, husked or not, $1.00.
Tobacco, in cakes. so-callsd "breva."
or in carrots. 100 kiios. $40 so: in pow
der or SNUFF, per pound. II cents. Leaf
tobacco. stemmed or unstemmed,
whether wrapper Oh filler. per pound.
$3.50 and % per cent. ad vliorem: cigar
cites. $3.50 and % per cent. ad valorem.
Cotton. ~unbleached. half htrached.
or dyed in the piece (kflo). 5 cents:
bleached. printed or manufactured with
dyed yarns tkiloS 20 ceots; under shirts
and drawers of simple finish or rough
sewing fkilo), 20 cenes; under shirts
and drawers OF simple finish or rough
sewing fkfloE. so cents: stockings.
socks. gloves and ether small articles
/ OF simple finish or rough sewing kiio),
30 cents: stockings. socks. gloves and
other small articles Of dsubie sewing Oh
fine finish fkilo). 30 cerrts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
A LynchiDg In Georgia

West Point, Ga, December 16.-Jim
Anderson, a negro who fatally wound
ed Cicero Wright, a constable of Ere
donia, Ala, vas lynched near Lanett
last night. The negro, who had been
placed under arrest for stealing, over
powered Wright, beat him into insensi-
bility and ri1ed his pockets. He was,
later, arrested by Sheriff Johnson and
posse and was being taken to Jail when
the sheriff was overpowered by a mob,
the negro taken from him, strung up
to a tree and shot full of holes. Mr..
Wright is in a critical condition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20

Charleston, S. c., December 1S.-Jno.
Harper. colored. who killed Sandy
Campbell, whfte, last spring In Chester
field county. was hanged at Chester
field court house today. Unusual in
terest was taken In his case as IL was
the first hanging In the county for
frrty-three years, the last execution
being that of a white man for forgery
in 1855. Harper shot at another negro
and killed \ white man by accident.
Through the effort of his attorney a
respite OF thirty days was granted.
with a view OF getting a communication
OF sentence, but Governor Ellerhee re-
fused 10 commute. Harper waDsed 10
the scafold with a bible under his arm
and a hymn book in his hand. He didnot
show any nervousness. In addressing
the crowd the murderer said: 81
brought this or myself. / say to
young men. do away with pistols and
whiskey. / have nothing against any
body. l never killed Sandy Campbell
Intentionally, he vas my closest
] friend" -.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
Soldiers Embarking at
Southern Ports.
The RAPID PROGRESS


Charleston. s. C., December 10
Four companies of the Tenth infantry
n l25 recruits for the Eighth in
fantry arrived here last night and
boarded the steamship Saratoga today
for Havana. The steamer will sail from
here at daylight tomorrow morniMg.
The Saratoga made a very quick and
successful trip from here with the
first battalion OF the Tenth infantry.
The transport left here last Sunday
afternoon and took the troops TO Ha-
vana n was of Charleston at day
light this morning. The -four compan-
les and l25 recruits who boarded the
Saratoga number about 525 men and
are commanded by Captain Allenber-
ger, with Lieutenants Stokes, Hugh
Miller and Assistant Surgeon G~oulding.
Companies c. X. and ID. are armed
with Krag-Jorgensen rifles. Guns for
company NJ, will follow to Cuba by
the next boat. Four OF the men were
too i'll to embark and were left at the
hospital here. The Saratoga will re-
turn here TO take the Third battalion
of the Tenth regiment ( o Havana.
The Len came TO Charleston on a train
composed entirely OF Pullmans and
had a very comfortable though very
slow trip from Huntsville.
Savannah, Ga. December 16.-The
transport Chester sailed this morning
for Marianao. Cuba, carrying Brigadier
General Hasbrouck and the headquar-
ter's staff of the Second division OF the
Seventh army corps, and the Fourth
Virginia regiment.
The transport Minnewaska and Rou-
manian arrived from Havana his morn
ing. They will take aboard the Sixty
ninth Iowa and the Sixth Missouri reg
1ments tomorrow and will probably
sail the next day.
At a late hour last night fire was dis
covered in the coal bunkers of the
Roumanian. 1t is thought ii had been
burning for several days, as fumes OF
gas has been noted. No damage has
been done. Laborers are now Of york
shifting the coal for .a..e purpose OF
locating the fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20

Two Men Charged with Robblng the
~Ostofie Sale NJ Aberdeen Sent Co
the Peniseneiary
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. G.. December is.-In the
federal court here today Joseph Reed.
Harry Wright and Charles A. Miller
were arraigned for blowing open the
postofice safe at Aberdeen and steal
ing owe $500. Reed and Wright plead
ed guilty and were given five wears
each at hard labor In the North Caro-
lint penitentiary. Miller pleaded not
guilty. Reed and wright's testimony
would have exonerated him and he was
discharged. but was Immediately re-
arrested on another charge. There IS
no doubt that Reed and Wright are
the heads OF the desperate gang OF
p~ostofice robbers which operated In
Virginia. North and South Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
BRITISH EMBASSY ATTACKED
Insane Printer Smashes the WIN.
dows Of the Residence Of Sir Julian
Pzuneefote-A Young Lady Slightly
I~A

An Insane Printer Smashes the win.
dows Of the Residence Of Sir Julian
Pzuncefote-A Young Lady Slightly
Injured
Washington, December 16.-The po-
lice have Under arrest Jos w. Pearson,
a printer 26 years old, who last night
made a violent attack on the British
embassy with bricks, which he flung
into the drawing-room in which mem
bers of the family of Sir Julian Paunce-
was struck by a brick, but fortunate
ly its force was somewhat spent and
she escaped with a slightly injured
ankle. Several windows were smashed
and the magnificent cut glass of the
entrance doors was broken and ruined.
The total damage done, it is estimated,
will amount to 5000. A telephone call
was made for police as soon as the first
missiles were thrown and the servants
rushed out and were engaged in a fight
with Pearson when the police arrived
and arrested him. He was taken to the
police station where his mother called
later and said she had noticed her son
had been acting strangely ever since
he graduated last June from studies
he had been pursuing diligently for two
years past. His offense may be a Sc
rious one should he be adjudged ane
as special laws govern the case of for
eign legations and embassies.
The department of state communi-
Gated with Ambassador Julian Paunce-
fote. The matter is taken cody at the
British embassy where the chief in
terest expressed is in the injury to Miss
Pauncefote, which was severe enough
to keep her in bed this morning. AS
to the prosecution of Pearson, it is IN
derstoOd' that no special action will be
taken by the embassy. 1t is expected
that he will be appropriately dealt with
by the American authorities and that
he will be put where he will do no
further damage.
Pearson is now confined in a station
and grew violent this afternoon.
The police surgeons examined Pear
son and found that he was insane. He
will be removed to st. Elizabeths asy-
lum tomorrow. Next week the mar
shal's jury will pass on the case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20
Dewey Feels No Uneasiness

Manila, December 16.-A few infiu-
entail Filippinos, in an ambitious at
tempt at self-government, are clam
oring for independence, though unable
to realize it's true meaning. The agi-
tators here invariably admit that they
would be unable to stand without
American protection.
Regarding the possibility Of inter
national complications, Admiral Dewey
said: Prior to the arrival of the moni-
tors, I felt cas- but now I am ready
to hold this position against the whole
earth"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20

New York. December ia wagon
containing eight persons was struck
by a train or the Pennsylvania rail
rad tonight at the Allenwood cross
ing. n few miles from Manasquan. ~.
J. Four were killed, two fatally and
two others seriously injured. The dead
are Mrs. Ellen Allen, Bessie Allen. her
daughter; Mrs. Alice Alger and Jen-
ME Cramer. The fatally injured are
David S. Allen. husband Of Mrs. Allen,
who was killed, and Katie Allen. their
daughter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20

Paris, December 16.-The members
of the peace commission left here for
Southampton tonight. They will sail
tomorrow on the American line steam
er st. Louis.
It is learned hat Agoncillo, the rep
resentative of Aguinaldo, the Philip
pine leader, has lodged a strongly
worded protest with the commission
which thus becomes part OF the rec
ords,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-20

Gents Neckwear, Silk Muflers,
Gloves. Umbrellas for Gents Christ
mas presents at The c. w. Polvogt Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
A RemnrkabIe Sight.

The most wonderful sight ever Witness
ed on Broughton street was the sale Of
white goods, laces, silks, velvets at Gray's
old stand yesterday.
Ladies had to be turned away from the
doors and could not be accommodated. 1t
is remarkable how ladies can grasp these
favorable opportunities. 1t is an assured
fact that they know how to save money
For if there is anything on earth that as
sists in saving money, it is when lady
knows how and when to purchase we'll
In this instance she certainly has taken
advantage of an opportunity very seldom
offered In SAVING money in supplying her
self with fall ard winter goods
The prices offered by Max L. Byck at
Gray's old stand ON Broughton are re-
markable and the goods are being sold
and sold rapidly. Everybody is invited
to come If they need anything they should
try to be on hand early, as our doors have
to be closed when the rush becomes too
great. Our sale begins at o'clock to-
morrow morning -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
ABOUT 800 TREES LOST.
A suggestion That Savannah's Trees
BE Insured Against storms.

Chairman p. D. Daffin of the Park and
Tree Commission has taken particular
pains, with other members Of the commits
sion, to have a census taken of the tees
since the storm. The commission desired
TO know just how many trees had been
destroyed, and with this in view, the fore
men We're directed to keep an account of
the loss.
The report shows that AT trees were
blown and chopped down together, 9O1 were
rlghted, and there yet remain 1872 to be
righted. The citys loss, however, was the
poor's gain, as all trees it was necessary
70 chop down were given 20 the poor for
iuel. Quite large number of persons
were helped in this manner, the only re-
quirement In giving them the trees being
for them to do their own hauling.
If the storms should come as regularly
as Tor the past three years, it will strain
the commission 10 set out enough trees TO
keep pace with the destruction. OF the
trees rlghted 1t is possible the number thar
die VIII run the loss up to 800 trees. 1t
will indeed be unfortunate, the commits
sion feels, if the work they do, and IN
which Savannah's citizens take such pride,
is to be wiped away in few hours every
year or two
A gentleman who interests himself in
park and tree matters has been wondering
If IL would not be wise 10 insure the trees
against storms for the amount it would
take to set out others The City Exchange
IS covered by storm Insurance. and the in
quirer cannot see why there would not be
profit to the city by insuring the trees.
Their average cost Is S. or at least this
is the price the commission asks property
owners desiring trees in front of their
residences. Were they covered by storm
insurance to this amount, il is said the
city would not only be Unidentified for
their loss, but the system would insure the
prompt replacing of the trees. Just what
the cost would be, or whether the plan is
practicable, is not known, but the gentle
man thinks the commission should look
into the matter and see what there is in
the suggestion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
st. vinccnt,s Acndemr.

Attention is directed to the advertise
ment elsewhere of ST. Vincents Academy.
This academy is conducted by the Sisters
of Mercy. II was foundede In 1916, and
from that time TO the present day has
done excellent work in the cause Of edu-
cation. In addition to the boarding and
uay school for young ladies' the sisters
conduct a preparatory school for -Ht.,e
boys. Every department of the academy
is up to the highest standard Parents
can be sure of the most thorough instruc-
ton and individual attention at this ven
cradle institution. The coming session
will commence on the 18th
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-11
MARY SHAW'S DEATH.

COrOner's Jury Finds 1t Resulted
From Live street Railroad Wire.
Coroner Goette held an inquest yester-
day over the body of Mary Shaw, the ne
gro woman killed at OFT and Gwinnett
streets Thursday by coming in contact
with live electric wire. 1t was the in
tention to hold the inquest sooner. but
there was some trouble in getting the wit
nesses together.
The jury heard all evidence bearing on
the case, and then found a verdict to the
effect the woman came to her death by
coming in contact with live wire from a
pole of the Savannah, Thunderbolt and
Isle of Hope Railway. This is in accord
ance with the testimony of the witnesses
examined, some of whom II is said, are
in the employ of the street railroad