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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
LADY yATYoN SYKES,
Report That She Has Skipped From Eng
land Causes Talk.

London, Jan. 26.-The announcement
in the morning newspapers to-day that
Ladv Tatton Sykes, who with her hus-
band who recently successfully de-
tended the suit brought by Daniel Jay,
a money lender. to recover the sum OF
S15,S70 loaned TO her ladyship on promis-
sorry notes signed apparently by her
husband, but which the latter classed
as forgeries, has gone abroad for the
benefit of her health, has caused much
talk and an evening newspaper inti-
mates that she has gone to country
from which there is no extradition
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
MKENNA TAKES HIS SEAT.
Now an Associate Justice of United States
Supreme Court.


Washington, Jan. 26.-Hon. Joseph
McKenna took his seat on the bench of
the supreme court of the United States
to-day as an associate justice. The
ceremony inducting him into this office
consumed less than four minutes. Mr..
McKenna had already taken the gener-
al oath of office before the chief justice
when at one minute past II o'clock he
walked into the court room, bringing
UP the rear Of the procession of the JUS
tices. He wore a long flowing black
robe. The court room was crowded in
anticipation of the event The ceremo-
ny was very simple, consisting of the
taking of the oath and at its conclusion
the new justice took his seat on the
bench and the court proceeded with The
business before it.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
WENT DOWN IN SILENCE.
Fate of Barge With Four Men Aboard
Flow 1t Was Discovered.

New York, Jan. 26.-The Luckenback
towboat Walter A. Luckenback, which
sailed from Newport News last week,
having in tow the barges Yonkers and
Halcyon, bound for Providence, when
off Barnegat on Sunday morning dis
covered that the Yonkers had sunk
with the four men on board. The zap
tain reported that at o'clock on Sun
day morning he observed that the tug
was making better ,headway, and upon
going astern found the tow line slack
with nothing attached to it. The Luck
enback had just started back when she
nearly ran into the Halcyon, which was
the rear barge. On the Halcyon little
was known as to what had become Of
the other tug on account Of the fog and
darkness.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Appell Demands Redress,

London, Jan. 27.-The correspondent
of the Times at Constantinople says:
Baron DeCalice, the Austro- Hungarian
ambassador, and Mr. Angel, the Amer
lean minister, visited the porte together
yesterday Tuesday, to demand re-
dress for wrongs done by the Turkish
authorities at Alupo to the American
consul there, who is an Austrian sub
ject.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Providence, r. l., Jan. 26.--In the
house of representatives to-day DIR. l..
F. c. Garvin Of cumberland introduced
a resolution providing for the appoint
ment of point special committee to
investigate the causes and report a
remedy for the depressed condition Of
the cotton industry of the state The
house refused to pass the measure un-
der suspension of the rules and 1t was
referred to the committee on special
legislation.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Rev. James X KennedY Dead.

st. Johns. N. B.. Jan. 26.-Rev. James
R. Kennedy, formerly pastor of the
Fourth Reformed Presbyterian church.
West 4Stb street, New York died to-
night, aged eighty years, at the resi-
dence of his son-in-law. DR.. w. L. Nor
rison. The body will be sent to New
York tomorrow for interment.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
A NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
Two Hundred ProIlibitionists Meet at
Cincinnati, o.

Cincinnati, Jan. 26.-A national con-
ference of prohibitionists began ses-
sion here to-day at the Grand hotel,
with an attendance Of about 200 repre-
sentatives from nearly all the states of
the union. The conference is merely
advisory in being delegate convention.
The presiding officer is Samuel Deekie
of Michigan. Among those present are
Joshua Levering of Maryland, Hale
Johnson of Illinois and many others
prominent in the party. Several papers
were read.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Budapest, Jan. 26-Count Ludwig
Tisza is dead. Count Ludwig Tisza.
who had also the title of Count Won
Szedin. which was conferred upon him
for distinguished services in the restor-
alton of the town of Szedin. on the Riv-
er Thesis, after the inundation of 1879,
was born at Geszt on September II,
1882.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Stockholders Are Hopeful,

Springfield, Mass. Jan. 26.-The
stockholders Of the Warwick Cycle
company met in this city this afternoon
for the purpose of seeing what action
would be taken. If any, for effecting
satisfactory settlement Of the present
financial difficulties. The stockholders
are hopeful of being able to raise the
necessary capital within few days for
putting the company on its feet again.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Bridgeport Church Bells.

Washington Jan. 26.-As an act of in
ternational courtesy the ways and
means committee to-day agreed to re-
port favorably bill exempting from
duty set of bells given by the czar of
Russia to the Russian church at Bridge
port, Conn.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Outrages in Algiers.

A1giers. Jan. 27.-Several outrages
were perpetrated here to-day. a num-
ber of Jews were stoned and badly in
jured. A native, Spaniard, fired at a
French non-commissioner officer, miss
ing him, but wounding lady.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 26.-Judge May
nard in the Berkshire superior court
this morning sentenced Frank Brady of
Pownal, VT, to serve term of twenty
one years in the state prison. Brady
pleaded guilty to assault upon Mrs.
John H Hewitt, wife of Professor Hew-
lit of Williams college, on December I,
1897
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Berlin, Jan. 26.-The Lokal Anzeiger's
China correspondent says that a Ger
man sailor named Schulz, of the 7cruis-
er Kaiser, while on outpost duty at
Tsimo. the extreme German post in
Kaio Chau Bay, was murdered by the
Chinese rabble last Monday night.
Detachments of marines have been sent
to the town.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
AWARDED $1,000 DAMAGES.


the Roxbury Hotel, Boston.
Boston, jar. 26.-Mrs. Lucinda M.
Huff, who claimed to have caught
pneumonia In a Roxbury hotel owing to
the failure of the owners to provide suf-
ficient heat, was awarded $1,000 dam
ages In the first session of the superior
court to-day. before Judge Gaskill. The
evidence showed that the water pipes
in the building became clogged and the
janitor was unable to do what was
necessary to furnish sufficient amount
of heat to the apartments.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
Richmond Sails for Home.

New York. Jan. 26.-John E. Red
mond, NJ. P, who has been lecturing in
this country on the Irish Rebellion of
49," sailed for England on the steamer
Majectic to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
SITU17T0N IN THE EAST
Rumor That Russia Has Ordered Black
Sea Eleet to Chinese Waters

London, Jan. ga dispatch to the
Daily Graphic from Sebastapol says it
is rumored there that a portion of the
Russian Black Sea fleet will be dis
patched to China.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

sons have been killed by an explosion
of gunpowder at Flores in the province
of hat name, southwest of Buenos
Ayres.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Havana, Jan. 26.-This afternoon
United States onsul-General Lee Wis
tied the Maine, returning the official
visit paid him yesterday by Captain
Sigsbee. The local papers insist that
the Maine is here on friendly visit and
with the view of ''offsetting lingo
speeches in Washington
The government has reinforced the
police at the American consulate, along
the wharves and on the principal
streets as precaution against any at
tempts to provoke collision when the
marines and crew of the United States
warship Maine come ashore.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27
TO VISIT AMERICAN PORTS.
The Spanish Battieship vizcaya Ordered
to This Country,

Madrid Jan 26.-The Spanish battle
ship Vizcaya. of 1000 tons displacement,
has been ordered to visit American
ports. The Vizcaqa (classed as an ar
mored cruiser of the barbette type) is
one of the best ships in the Spanish
navy. She is $40 feet long, has IS feet
beam and draws 81 feet inches. Her
estimated speed is twenty knots, she is
driven by two propellers and has 1900
indicated horse power. The Vizcaya
was built at Bilbao in 1891 and cost 49,
900, 900. Her armor belt is twelve inch
es in thickness, she has ten and one
half inches Of armor over her gun posi-
tions and her deck plating is three inch
es thick. The armament of this war
vessel consists of two twelve-inch guns,
ten 5.5-inch quick-iring guns, two two
inch guns, four 1.4-inch guns and two
maxim guns She has six torpedo tubes,
carries a normal coal supply of 1900
tons, and her crew numbers five hun
dred men.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Paris, JAN 26.-M. Jules Emile Richie
bourg, the French novelist. is dead. NJ.
Richebourg was born at Muevy (Haute
Marne) April 90, 1888. His publications
We're numerous. He was one of the reg
ular dramatic and literary reviewers Of
the Petit Journal, in whose columns his
Feuillettons were long prominent feat
ure
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-01-27

Paris, Jan. 26.-M. Paul Felix Tail
lade, the well known and veteran French
actor, is dead. He was born in Paris
January 10, 1877.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
The Remains of MI. Gladstone.

London, May A.-In accordance with
the wishes of Mr.. Gladstone and the
family, expressed in Mr.. Herbert Glad
stones letter to Lord Salisbury accept
ing a public funeral, the ceremony will
be the simplest possible. There will be
no stage pageant or flowers: only mourn
ing dress will DE worn and the chief fea-
ture will be the representative gathering
in Westminster abbey of all classes and
institutions in the klnguom. The prince
of Wales and the duke of York will be
among the pallbearers. The duke of
COnnaught, the, duke of Cambridge and
Prince Christian, of Observation-Disclosures
S~opderberg, will precede the coffin.
Hawarden, May 23.-The body of Mr..
Gladstone, uncoffined, is lying on a couch
in the library of Hawarden castle in the
room called the Temple of Peace" To-
morrow it will be viewed by the par
iShonerS.
The coffin will be placed in the centre
of the nave of Hawarden church on We'd
nesday and lie there in state until )
sion will be formed and the bier carried
to Broughton railway station, where it
will be placed upon the train from Lon
don. The family, servants, friends, ten
antry and local officials will walk be-
hind the bier, which will be borne by re-
lays of golfers, wOrkme on the estate,
tenants and neighbors.
The remains will arrive in London
about midnight n will be Immediately
conveyed to Westminster hall to avoid
the crowds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

Many old soldiers now feel the ef-
fects Of the hard service they endured
during the a Mr.. Geo. s. Anderson,
Of Rossviae. York county Penn, who
saw the hardest kind of service at the
front, is now frequently troubled with
rheumatism I had a severe attack
lately" he says, and procured a bot
tie Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I,
did so much good that / would like
TO know what you would charge me
for one dozen bottles" Mr. Anderson
wanted it both for his own use and to
supply it TO his friends and neighbors
as every family should have a bottle
OF it in their home. not only for rheu-
matisrn. but lame back. sprains, swell.
ings, cuts, bruises, and burns, 70,
nc 1t is uneQualled. For sale bv
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
VICTIM Of WAR.
North Carolina Loses
Another Soldier.
TROOP TRAIN WRECKED.
A Collision Betw cen Third Section @
the First Regiments Train and a
Train-Prfvate Barbee Killed
and Private ColeOlOugh Badly In.
iured-The Wreck a Result of Care
lessness on Somebody Part-Eaeh

Savannah, Ga, May 23.-Private
William Barbee, Of company l., First
regiment, North Carolina volunteers,
was killed and private j. NJ. McCul-
Tough, of n same company, seriously
injured in a head-on collision of the
military train with a special freight
train on the FLORIDA Central and Pen
sinula railroad early This morning.
The collision occurred near Bur
roughs, Ca, eleven miles from Savan-
nah. The military train was section
four Of regular passenger train No. 81,
from Columbia to Jacksonville. On il
was the Third battalion, Major Butler
from Durham, Raleigh, Concord and
Charlotte. Three sections of the train
had passed he siding on which the
freight train awaited them. Engineer
Nix, Of the freight, claims hat the
third section displayed no signals indi-
eating that another section was COM
ing and he drew out On the main track,
the collision coming within twenty
minutes.
Engineer Carran, Of the fourth sec
ton Of the military train saw the freight
in time to bring his train to a standstill
before the collision. Company L., occu-
pied the front passenger coach in the
rear of three box cars containing equip
ments. Ample warning was given for
o of the men to escape through
doors and windows.
Barbee and ColcOlough We're caught
on the front platform between a box
car n the coaches. Barbee was
crushed to death and ColcolOugh was
badly mangled about the shoulders.
Several other privates We're slightly
bruised or cut.
The comrades of the two men were
intensely excited owe their fate and
violence to the engineer and conductor
of the freight train was feared.
Barbee's body was sen on to his
home at Durham this afternoon by an
escort. ColcolOugh was also sent HON
in care of a physician.
The engineer and conductor of the
third section claim that their signals
were correct and place the responsible
ity ON the freight crew.
The railroad officials and coroner
have begun an investigation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
Jack DAILY Gets the Decision.

New York. May 23-Jack Daily. Of Will
mington. Del, got a decision over Kid
McPhartland, of this city, after having
fought fourteen and a half rounds in the
Lenox Athletic Club tonight. This result
was unlocked for, but McPnartland has
only himself to blame, as he lost his tenn
per and after being cautioned half a
dozen times. struck his opponent in a
clinch. The bout was a rafting good
one, while il lasted. but from the eighth
round it was very evident that Daily
would get the better of McPhartland. as
the latter lost control of his temper.
Days leg was injured in The last cou-
pie of seconds of the bout, as it vas bent
under his body when Charlie White fell
on top of him in mis- efforts to make Nc
Phartland break away.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

The charge OF gambling against John
Coleman. colored. the confidence man
arrested by the police during the early
part OF last week. in all probability
will never be investigated. This Is due
to the fact that Coleman has commit
ted a greater crime. and one that viii
assure him close confinement for some
time to come. He is charged with
highway robbery committed in Wilson
about the 10th instant. and the evidence
is pretty conclusive.
Policeman ]. II. Marchbourn OF Will
on. arrived In the city yesterday
morning via the Atlantic Coast Line
and left in the evening with Coleman
a secure prisoner. A Messenger rep
r~esentative had quite a conversation
with Policeman Marshbourn. and learn
ed the following story. the scene OF
which was Wilson. viz:
Mr.. ]. j. Best. n young citizen OF
Wilson. vas standing at the Coast
Line depot. when Coleman and another
colored man. both we'll known in that
vicinity, Coleman having served
time on the roads for the commission
Of ~offense. approached and asked tho
time Of day. Mr.. Best, 10 oblige. pull
ed oat his watch. a handsome gold one.
and just then n freight train COM
mence to pass swiftly by. Coleman
grabbed the watch away from Mr..
Best, and then he and his accomplish
swung themselves on the rear OF the
outgoing train and escaped. Coleman
was traced to this city with the results
mentioned.
Mr.. Best was a visitor in the city
Sunday night and identified Coleman,
He also gave a description OF the
stolen watch. which II is known Cole
man sold to some party in this city.
Policeman II. H.. Woebse, who had
Policeman Marshbourn under his pro-
tecting wing during the day. Will on
deavor 10 ecove the lost property.
Coleman is the man who. possessed
OF trick lock and a shrewd ally. swind-
eled a young white man. Randall Full
cher, out OF a small sum OF money last
week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
VuceDdiary Fire Last Night.

There was an alarm of fire last night at
11.W o'clock from box 81, at Ninth and
Chestnut streets. 1t was sent in On ac-
count of an attempt to burn the combin-
ed store and dwelling occupied by Mr..
jeff D. Sellers. at 324 North Ninth street.
The fire department was promptly on
hand, however, and put out the fire. The
damage is estimated at $3.50.
We learn that the origin of the fire
was clearly incendiary, kerosene oil hav-
ing been used on the building. There was
a strong and unmistakable smell Of Oil.
Mr.. Sellers had $l25 insurance on his
stock of groceries. S.M on fixtures and
$50 on furniture. The building belongs to
John d. Bellamy, Esq, and is insured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

Il don't know, there may he others"
he said, but l W used Parkcr'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 a was being
urged upon him." Parker'S Tolu Cough
Syrup" has no equal. 1t will imrnedi-
ately relieve any Cough or Cold,
Whooping Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarse
ness, Group Bronchitis and kinderd all
ments. Contains no injurious ingredi-
ents, is pleasant TO take n n safe
remedy for children. For sale by J. &.
Shepard, j. II. Hardin and III. l.. Fen
tress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
Fort Caswell.

The government tug Eastern came I'D
from Fort Caswell yesterday and left
in the evening with a lot of supplies
for the fort.
Work still goes on night and day at
the fort. Emplacements are being
constructed on the site of the old fort
for two 12-inch disappearing guns
In digging for the foundations many rel
About two or three wagon loads OF old
shells have been taken from tae sand
heaps, besides pieces Of shell and other
reminders of the struggle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
cruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively IRE Piles, or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction OF money re4und-
Price 25 cents per bow. For sAie
by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

I'm a minute one does of Harris Es-
sence of Ginger will relieve any ordi-
nary Ease of Collie, Cramps, or Nausea,
An unexcelled remedy for Diarrhoea,
Cholera Morbus, Summer Complaints
and all internal pains. Sold by ]. c.
Shepard, J. r. Hardin and III. L. Fen
tress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

One Minute is not long, yet relief is
obtained in half that time by the use
Of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t pre-
vents consumption and quickly cures
colds, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia,
Ia grippe and all throat and lung
troubles. For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
preparation / have ever sold or used
and / can't say too much in it's praise"
l.. NJ. kennon, Merchant, Odell, Ga.
For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Brilliant Closing Exercises at the TN
lon school Last Night Superintcnd-
emf Noble Receives u Handsome
Prc~en; from the Teacher~-Cfostug
Entertainment Of the Henieuway
school Tonight.

Last night the closing entertainment OF
the Union school. on Sixth and Ann
streets. vas given in the handsome au-
ditorium OF the school building. Every
seat IN the house was occupied by the
parents and friends OF the children. ard
a. usual the overflow had 10 stand up.
They patiently stood UP, however. and
were well repaid by the excellent pro-
gramne rendered.
Professor VI. &. 5. Noble. superirg end
ent OF schools, had charge OF the exer-
ciseS. Tie said he was glad TO see pres
ent 50 many OF the parents and friends
OF The children. as ii shows the great
pub,fc interest in our schools. He stated
that ii was gratifying for him TO report
that the past session there had been en-
rolled in the Union school OIL pupils.
which IS the largest enrolment in its
history.
The school presented for the entertain
ment the beautiful operetta. Cinderella
in Floweriand." with the characters rep
resented as follows:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-27

AkOSt L A1tl AotL ,NoAs sN0A" l. NhNNNF
Eslie Risley, Lucy McIntire.
Pink Family-Pearl McIntee. isabel Bel
den, Lois Toomer, Amoret Wootten.
R~aindrons.To Riake lack Wattars
Geo. Brown. Harry Allen. Glenn Brown,
John Welch, Irwin Burruss, Charlie Da-
Wis.
Sunbeams-David Struthers. Sidney Nc
MILAN, louis Orrell. Earl Crosswell, Ru-
fus Hicks. Louis Poisson, Leon Jewell,
Fleet Williams.
Butterfiies-Ray Solomon, Katie Fleet,
Beulah Anderson, Oracle Craig. Sadie
Booker, Bessie Walters. Mamie Waters,
Virginia Bailey, Christine Stevenson.
Annie Walker. Lucille Riley. Mary Riley,
Mary Wescott. Nellie Reaves.
The choldren were beautifully costum-
ed and the occasion was exceedingly
creditable to the school. They were
heartily applauded by the large audience
which so highly appreciated their efforts.
Each of the characters did remarkably
we'll and the dancing of Miss Sadie Book
er was one Of the most attractive and
admirable features.
AT an opportune time Master Willie
Gore came forward and in a few words
spoken in a manly way, presented Pro-
fessor Noble a handsome silver pitcher
beautifully engraved as a token of the
esteem of the teachers of the Union
school Professor Noble was taken by
surprise and made a feeling response ex-
pressing his high appreciation of the gift
from the teachers. He highly compli-
mented the teachers upon their work,
and spoke CT the agreeable relations be
tween himself and the teachers and pu-
pills.
The teachers of the Union school the
past session have been Misses Cook, Par
mele. Alderman, Meares. Struthers and
Payne.
Among those who attended the enter
tainment last night were Scnool Com
mitteemen Jas. II. Chadbourn, Samuel
Northrop, James f. Post, Jr.. r.. Borden
and Captain H. A. Bagg. former chair
man Of the board of county commission
ers under whose administration the pub
lie schools We're fostered and built up.