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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
The Supposed Murderer Girl IL Returns,

MiddleborO, Mass, September IL
The supposed victim Of the Bridgeport,
Conn, murder, Miss Marian Grace
Perkins. arrived at her home this af-
ternoon in perIecl nealth, to the great
joy of the family and the unbounded
aStOniShment of the entire community.
Her father was not in town, for at the
time of his daughters arrival, he was
on his way back from Bridgeport with
the grewsOme remains which he had
identified as those of Grace, and for
which funeral arrangements. includ-
ing the digging of the grave had al
ready been completed. Miss Perkins
came from Providence, r. l., and was
accompanied by her lover. Charles
Bourne, and at first it was stated that
the couple had been married. This was
.afterward denied by young Bournes
uncle. Just across the street from the
Perkins house is a little cemetery and
only this morning, in response to the
request of the uncle Of Mrs. Perkins a
grave had been dug by the sexton in
the family lot and the new earth
thrown up beside IL could be plainly
seen from the home. Half an hour af-
ter Miss Perkins arrival home a local
undertaker's wagon drove up to the
house and in it was the coffin which
had been ordered by the family. The
funeral arrangements had even gone
SO far that the family minister had
been asked to conduct the services.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
The Philippine Asse mby

Manila, Philippine Islands, Septem-
Der 1.-THE Philippine national assem-
bly, which was inaugurated at Malolos
yesterday continues In session and is
proceeding with the work Of appoint
ing committees. formulating rules of
procedure and other routine matters.
The assembly today unanimously re-
solved to reject the proposal of joint
Spanish American protectorate over
the Philippine islands. or anything Of
a Spanish nature.
There are three parties represented
in the assembly, one favoring abso-
lutte annexation and another absolute
independence, while the third is form
ed of compromise annexationists, who
apparently predominate and who sug-
gest internal autonomy. The assembly
will probably conclude its discussion
of this matter IN a few days.
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, is
,eticent in regard to the pending
questions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

Madrid, September 16.-It Is report
ed her that the Spanish peace com
mission will be composed Of Senor
Montero Rios, president OF the senate,
Senior Nillarrutia- General Corero,
General AZcarraga and Senior Urziaz.
But il is added further changes are
possible.
The Spanish peace commission has
been appointed. Senior Montero Rios,
president Of the senate will preside
The other names are withheld until
the queen regent has given her ap-
proval. Duke Almodovar, de Rio, the
foreign minister, and Senior Moret,
former secretary for the colonies, are
engaged In drafting the Instructions
for the commission. The queen regent
has signed the joint bill passed by the
cortes authorizing the cession OF nat
ional territory under the terms OF the
protocol.
General Agustin, former captain
general Of the Philippines, accompan-
led by his family, arrived today at
Genoa and is about starting for Spain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

Mexico, to relieve the Seventh now
stationed in those territories.
REDISTRIBUTION OF THE ARMY.
General Miles, who has recovered
from his slight attack of fever, and
Acting Secretary of War MeikeljOhn
called on the president today concern
ing several important questions inVOlV-
ed in the reorganization of the army
on the basis of the changed conditions
arising since the war. In general, the
plan consists in reducing the volunteer
army about One-half and then redlS-
tributing the remaining forces, regular
and volunteer, to our new possessions
and dependencies, viz: Manila, Ha-
wall, Porto Rico, Cuba, LadrOneS, etc,
at the same time maintaining sufficient
garriSOnS in the United states. In the
redistribution of troops a new military
department will be created, including
Cuba and Porto Rico.
OUR COMMISSIONERS SAIL.
New York. September 1.-THE Unit
ed States commissioners to conclude
the peace with Spain sailed today on
board the Cunard Line steamer Cam
pania, en- route to Paris. The commits
sion consists of former Secretary of
State William r. Day. United States
Senators William p. Frye, Cushman X.
Davis and George Gray, and Whitelaw
Reid.
Each commissioner is accompanied
on the trip by his wife or other mem
bers Of the family. In the party also
are j. b. Moore, secretary and counsel
to the commission; John r. MacAr-
thur assistant secretary, and wife;
Frank Branagan. disbursing clerk, and
Mrs. Banagan; Miss Atkinson and Miss
McNaughtOn, stenOgrapherS, and Ed
ward Savoy and Henry Freeman, con-
fidential messengers.
Prior to going on board the steamer,
Judge Day said to a reporter:
1--WE had conference with the cab
met before leaving Washington. at
least all of us except Senator Gray.
All understand the wishes of the cabi-
net with reference to the terms of the
treaty and l believe that there will be
practically no change after our con-
ference with the Spanish commission
erS."
do you expect much opposition to
the terms from the Spanish commits
sioners?'
Il think that Americas terms win
be regarded as reasonable, and, there
fore l believe the work of the COM
missions will not be impeded by use
less discussion"
Senator Frye would say nothing as
to the intentions of the commissioners.
AS to the commissioners going to Paris
with set duties and irrefragible cOndi-
tons to be placed before the Spanish
commissioners, the senator said that
| school boys might just as we'll be sent
! if such were the case. He declared
| that nobody could tell what new con-
ditions might arise which sOuld have
! to be met discussed and decided wholly
| by the commission.
| THE SPANISH COMMISSIONERS.
London. September ia special dis
| patch from Madrid says the Spanish
peace commissioners were appointed
! today. They are Senior MonterO Rios,
| president of the senate, who is presi-
dent of the commission: General Cor
| rea. and Seniors AbarZuza, Villarrutia
and Garnica. The Spanish commission
| the dispatch adds VIII start for Paris
! on September 25th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
The West Indian Storm

Kingston, ia, September 17.-DetaiIs
of the hurricane are constantly com
ing in, which show the disaster to
have been infinitely worse than was
at first expected. The destruction at
Barbados was fully equal To that at
St Vincent, while st. Luchia, also suf-
fered considerably. The island OF
Barbados, presenting practically n
fiat surface, was completely swept by
the vortex Of the cyclone. The dis
tress is unparalleled in the history OF
the West Indies and the governor has
cabled that instant and continuous
outside relief is absolutely necessary
in order TO avert widespread famine
and possibly, a resultant pestilence.
The actual extent Of the fatalities has
not yet been ascertained owing To the
extent Of the ruin wrought throughout
the island.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

Jackson, Miss, September 16.-Dr
Purnell made the announcement today
of new case of fever In Jackson. The
patient is ]. II. Manley, a train dis
patcher employed by the Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley railroad. His con-
dition tonight Is serious Following
the announcement, many persons left
today. Numbers more are preparing
to leave. Two more cases are being
watched, but are not classed as sus-
picious, all in the southwest part OF the
city. A large part OF Jackson, includ-
ing the Illinois Central depot, has been
quarantined.
DR.. Birtchett reports no new cases
at Orwood and Taylors. A suspicious
case has been reported at Winona and
is under investigation by the state
board. J
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

evergreen, Ala, September 10
News has just reached heIe of the
bursting of the hotter al the mill OF
Travis & Perdue, fourteen miles from
here. Bud Archer, the engineer, mis-
wife and child and his wife's sister
were instantly killed and four men
knocked senselss, bu not fatally hur.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
Hester.s Cotton Reports.

New Orieans-September 16.-Secre-
tary Hester's statement of the world 8
supply of cotton shows an increase for
the week just closed Of 22,619 bales,
against an increase of 94,7sS last year
and in increase of 1921 in 1894. The
total visible is 1,59S,6S3 bales, against
1,517064 last week and 1,113.6SS last
year. OF this the total of American
cotton is 1,402, 6S3 bales. against 1,375,
O64 last week and 912, ,6SS last year
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
To ReOrganfZe the Militia

Tallahassee, Fla, September 16.-
Governor Bloxham today issued a call
addressed to the governor of each state
for a national convention to assemble
in Tampa. February Sth 1899, for the
purpose of discussing plans for re-
organization of the state militia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

The best medicine you can take is
that which builds a solid foundation
for health in pure, rich blood-Hood's
Sarsaparilla.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20
Just What She Wanted

My appetite was very poor and
was so nervous / could not sleep.
was troubled with dyspepsia and was
very weak After l had taken q few
bottles of Hoods Sarsapparilla / could
eat anything / wished. could sleep well
and was much stronger" Mrs. John J
Martin, Warrington. North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-09-20

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Easy
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sure. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
TELEGRAPRIC BREVITIES.

Adrian @. Arson has been Engaged
as manager of the New York baseball
club and took charge OF the team to.
day.
Four ex-convicts. who are supposed to have
stolen in Philadelphia the $1,000 worth Of
goods found in their rooms, are in custody in
New York to-day. The room in which the
men were arrested contained large trunk
filled with silver articles of all kinds. There
was also Persian silk rug valued at 81 900
and two French clocks, brilliantly studded
with gems, worth $500 piece. The silver
ware was undoubtedly taken from a private
residence in Philadelphia.
Edward Adams Hermany, of Louisville,
KY, junior at the Rensselaer, Polytechnic
Institute, was drowned in the Hudson river
at Troy, N. Y, to-day while bathing. Her
pany's father is chief engineer of the Louis
vile Water Works.
BY an explosion of mine gas in the south
Wiikesbarre, Pa shaft of the Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal Company to day ten miners
werr badly burned, some of them probably
fatally, and considerable damage was done to
the shaft
The yellow fever patients from the stes m
ers sobralenz and Garrick undergoing treat
ment at the Swinburne Island Hospital,
New York, are now convalescent, and will be
discharged within few dsys.
The state board of health of Mississippi has
been advised that there arc two new cases of
yellow fever at McHenry, within the past "a
hours. No deaths have yet been reported to
the board
Rev. Theodore " j. Wylie, pastor emeri-
tus of the Chambers Wylie Memorial Presley
terrain Church, Philadelphia, died to-day,
aged 10 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Thermometer to-day registered go in
the shade.
But ore ledger applied for accommodations
st the station house last night.
A cat 23 years old, which had lived in the
house OF Mr.. 8. Chevally, died yesterday.
An original Widows pension, special, has
been granted to Maria Lucas, mother, Alex
andria, $12.
The market to-day was again we'll supplied
with everything in season, while prices re-.
manned about unchanged. The attendance of
country people was fair.
Rev. J. Ernest Thacker will preach to. NOR.
row morning at the Second Presby terian
Church on I'VE know in part" and at night
sermon to unbelievers.
It is reported that row occurred at Fort
Washington on Thursday night among the
soldiers. during which some Of the men were
hurt court martial, it is understood, will
investigate matter.
The only case for trial in the Police Court
this morning was that of Lewis Crosby, COL
ored, who had been arrested by Officer Bob.
erts charged with assaulting Matilda Jones,
colored, with knife. He was fined So.
The committee appointed by the residents
of West End to secure the extension of the
free mail delivery system to that village are
making rapid progress to that end, and hope
to have the system established there in short
time.
The city democratic committee will meet
next week 10 make arrangements for holding
ward meetings to select delegates to the Con.
gressonal convention which meets in ibis
city on July ID. Mr. Rixey will have no
opposition here.
Tho friends OF Mr.. Robert E. Gronau are
advocating his candidacy for Fire Warden
from the Third ward to fill the vacancy &C.
casioned by the resignation of Mr. Jas. Pat
terson. Mr. 81. &. Field is also spoken of as
the successor of Mr.. Patterson,
Reports having been made 10 the Mayor
that the water in the race leading to the re.
servoir that supplies this city is not in as
good condition as it should be. that official has
written to the president OF that company re-
questiDg him to investigate the matter.
I his year the movable feast of Corpus
Christi fell On June g. but, in accord with 4
regulation Of the church, which permits
festival to be solemnized within the octave or
eight days following tho feast, the ceebra-
ton will take place tomorrow ia nearly all
the Catholic churches.
About four o'clock this morning there was
every indication of break in the drouth
which has prevailed hereabouts for some
time. There were thunder and lightning
aud slight shower, not enough, however, to
lay the dust. West of this city there was
refreshing downpour. Early in the morning
tho sky cleared and the high temperature
continued.
a dead body was found in the Potomac
yesterday morning opposite Georgetown. 1t
is probably that OF colored waiter whose
home is in Virgins, and who worked at Cat
to's Hotel, Eighth and E streets northwest,
Washington, for about two days, six weeks
ago. The body WAS disc1Vered early yester-
day morning by the ciew Of the tugbOat VIM.
81. Mohler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
DRY GOODS.
v oOQVard & LothroD
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
Special Sale Of Muslin Underwear.
Several Lots of
WOmen'S UndergarmentS are Offered
At Less Than Usual Prices.
The Goods are Up to Cur Standard
of Excellence.

Cambria or Muslin Drawers. deep hem, with
tucks above, felled seams, yoke bands, at 21c,
5 pairs for 81. Usually 25c.
Muslin Drawers, tucked cambria ruflle, fell
seams, yoke band, at 25c. Usually 5Sc pair.
White Lawn Dressing sacques, tight back,
loose front, round lay-down collar, trimmed
with rufles of same at soc. Usually Use
each.
Muslin Gowns, extra size for stout women
hubbard style, double yoke in back, tucked
yoke in front, cambria ruhle on neck and
sleeves, at Csc each.
Muslin Gown, hubbard style, double yoke
in back, tucked yoke in front, We or high
neck cambria rutfle on neck and sleeves
Special price 35c. Value, soc.
Muslin Gowns, empire style, lapels or EN-
broidery and insertion, embroidery across
front, ruffle of embroidery on neck and
sleeves Special price 75c. Value $1.00.
Second floor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

PERsoNAL-Mrs. Wsr6eld, of Alex
andrin is visiting her sister at the home
o! Tnos. Houchens. Mr.. Ham Shep.
perd made fast home run Wednesday
bringing his pretty Lynchburg wi 8
with him TO enjoy hop at F4uquier
Springs. Miss Lila White, of Broad
Kun, left Tuesday on visit to her lis"
ter, Mrs. J. 7. Hyde in Alexandria,
EWarrenton Index.
Mr.. Thomas II. Netherland, OF this
city, who for over year past has been
on detail at the Executive Mansion,
Washington, was yesterday appointed
executive clerk to the President. Tho
appointment was made purely upon
the record of efficiency.
Mathew Hobson, of Alexandria, is q
second cousin of Lieut.. Hobson, OF
Merrimac fame. Mathew was one OF
the best fighters in Fitz Lees command;
really there WAS no better one in the
Confederate cavalry. He was mem
Der OF Capt. VIM. A. Hills company,
Culpeper county Culpeper Expon-
ent.
Mr.. David Lannon, formerly OF this
city, is at Camp Alger with the New
York cavalry regiment.
The many friends of Mrs. George S.
French will be pleased to hear that she
is recovering from her long and serious
illness.
Mr.. George Uhler is confined to his
home by sickness.
Mr.. J. S. Blackburn and family have
gone to Charlottesville to spend part
Of the summer.
Mrs. \. B. Smith, wife of exrPost-
master A. B. Smith, Of Newell's Run
Washington county, o., is visiting has
brother-in-law, Mr.. VIM. NJ. Smith, SUI
perintendent OF the aims house.
Miss Lou Wimsatt, of Washington, ia
visiting Miss Retta Agnew, 3OS south
Pitt street.
Misses Myrtle and Mary Graves have
gone to Round Hill, where they will
spend a part of the summer.
Misses Ruth aud Hannie Henderson
expect to leave shortly for a trip
through Canada.
Mr.. N. P. Greene, of Alexandria, is
in the city Lynchburg News:
Mr.. Blake Grigg, formerl ~ of this city
is extremely i'll at his home at Front
Royal and his relatives have been sum:
moned to his bedside.
The Hsinecker reading contest at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary last
night was won by Mr.. W, B. Cspers,
son of Bishop Capers, of South Caroline:
Mr.. John Aitcheson, who has been
quite sick for the past few days, ~
able to be out again.
Mr.. James Ia fey, of R chm Odd, is
visiting relatives IN this city.
Misses Agnes Kennedy and Kate
NcGrath, of Buffalo, N. Y, are visiting
friends in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

ALEXANDRIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
The closing exercises of the Alexandria
Female Institute were held Thursday
evening at thu res dence of the princi-
pals, the Misses Greene. A summary
of the years work, which showed the
standing of each pupil in her lessons,
was read and certificates of distinction
In daily Rotations were awarded in the
classes. The record for the year show
ed marked improvement aud high
standing. In the senior class MISS
Alice Chinn and Miss Mary Thomson,
having finished the course of study and
passed successful examination, re-.
ceived gold medals. In the junior class
q silver medal was awarded to Miss
Ada Garrett and prize to Miss Leila
Kearney. In the preparatory class
prizes were awarded to Misses Katy
Smoot, May Hunter and Matte Chilly.
in the primary department prizes for
diligence and good recitations were
awarded to Misses George Newly,
Lola Ashton, Edith Kirk and Rosa
Crilly. Miss Alice Chinn received
medal for regular attendance aud pune
tuality. 1t is worthy of mention that
this young lady has not been abssnt
from school one day in FIVE years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
AT CAMP ALGER.

The conflict between Col. A. G. Gil
rard, chief surgeon at Camp Alger, and
the regimental surgeons eliminated
yesterday in the appointment OF COM
mission to investigate the division hos
pital.
Rumors that the First division is
about to be ordered to Fernandins
have been revived.
A general order has been issued di-
recting the manner in which all food
shall be prepared, the manner in which
it should be eaten and the method Of
protecting the men from the use of i'm.
pure water. For the latter purpose
there will be issued large number of
filters for the use of the troops in the
field.
The commission which was appoint
ed to investigate the site below Alex
andria have concluded their work, and
Yesterday afternoon Col. Girard visited
the War Department and delivered the
document. What its contents are is
still unknown, Though little doubt Is
expressed that the ultimate decision Of
the War Department will be against a
change.
David Downey, Patrick Hayes and
VIM. Hayes. who were placed under
arrest Tuesday night while trying to
lump" the guard, have not yet been
court.martialed. The maximum penal.
ty is two years in the penitentjary, but
no one believes that any such punish.
ment will be inflicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
Christ Church.-Services at II a. m.
and 6:45 p. IN by Rev. Bergman Green.
s. Pam'S Church.-Services at II q.
M, and 5 p. m. by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
Grace Cturch.-Holy communion at
J. N. Morning service at II a. N.
Evening service at Sp. m. by Rev. C..
F. Ball.
s.. Mary's Church.-Mass at and
ESQ \. III. Mass and sermon at II a.
N. by R9v. Father 81. J. Cutler. Yes.
pers Al 4 p. M.
Inmanuel Lutheran Church.-Corner
Cameron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
school at a. M. Preaching at II a.
N. ia German, by Rev. J. NJ. Eberlein
On The the theme THE Doctrine of Re-
generation" and S p. m, in English, on
The .7eme "Hell."
second Presbyterian Church.-Suuday
school ut $50 q. m. Preaching at II a.
N. and at p m. by Rev. J. E. Thacker.
Baptist Church.-Preaching at II a.
m. aud p m. by Rev. J. H. Butler.
TRINITY Meth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
school at $50 q. IN. Preaching at II s.
m. and at s p. N. by Presiding Elder
: A. Ball. Epworth League at Z p. m.
Meth. EpiS Church South.-9:l5 a. N.
sunday school. Preaching at II a. m.
aud at p. N. by Rev. J. T. Williams.
Village Chapel, H. E. Church South
Gbbon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 9 q. n. Service at s p. m.
BY Rev. J. II. Wells.
Del Ray Chapel, N. E. Church South
sunday school at $50 Services at
II a. m. by J. H. Wells, Epworth
League at S p. m.
Meth. Prot. Ch,rch.-9:l5 8. m. Sun
day school. Preaching ct II q. m.
and at p. m. by Rev. T. P. Revelle.
Topic service at 7:15 p. N.
Free Methodist Gurch-Lee street,
near Misunderstanding at II a. m.
aud at 7:45 p. m. by Rev o. D. Seward.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at p. IN. Service of prayer and
praise with short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. N.
Meade Chapel (colored) Sermon at
II u. IN.
Roberts Chapel, NJ f. Church (colored)
Preaching at IL D. N. and at 7.30 p. N.
by Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
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