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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

ance of This Design-Leading German
Journals Deplore the Course Persued by
the Government-ToC Garry the War on
American Products to Greater Length
Berlin, February 5.-The freedom
which the reichstag and the Prussian
diet conceded this week to the agra
rians who formulated numerous wishes
and complaints, is significant. The
minister of agriculture, Baron Won
Hammerstein-L Loxten, promised the
government would grant as many of
their demands as possible. At the
moment he was making his declara-
the imports of American fruit, and
the decree in that connection had al
ready been issued. The entire liberal
press openly disapproves of the policy
and asserts it was government trick
to obtain the vote of the agrarians for
Emperor Williams naval bill.
The leading commercial journals
point to the ill-will and indignation
such measures are bound to produce
in America, and to the futility of pro-
hibiting the importation of an article
Germany does not produce with suffi-
cheney. The newspapers claim the
only result will be that fruit will be
imported from the south of Europe at
a higher cost than is now being paid
for American fruit. Several of the
newspapers express the opinion that
the decree will not be permanent and
that it was only intended as a tenn
porary act of retaliation for American
treatment of German sugar. Inquiry
made at the foreign office and at the
Prussian agricultural department,
however, shows the steps taken to be
only forerunners of others of more
Importance, the government having
concluded that something must be
done to crafty the agrarian demand for
retaliation on the United States.
There was an eXemplificatiOn, in the
reichstag, on Tuesday, when DR.. Hahn,
a friend of Prince Bismarck, demand
ed the prohibition Of American horses,
claiming the imports had increased in
1897 to 4,279,00 marks and that some
thing must be done ''tO show these
overbearing Americans that an ener-
getic German government exists. The
views of the Prussian cabinet are
gaugable by the declaration made yes
terday by the minister of agriculture,
Baron Won Hammerstein-LOxt in
the diet who declared that American
hores developed influenza after i'm
pOrtatiOn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Kansas Pacific Railway Negotiations

Washington, February 5.-Governor
Hoadley was in consultation with the
attorney general today upon the sub
ject of the foreclosures against the
Kansas Pacific railroad. 1t has been
decided by the department of justice
that the government will EXCISE the
power conferred upon the president by
the act of 1887 and redeem the claims
of the first mortgage bondholders upon
spectively and become subrogated un-
der the law to their rights. This will
make the government the owner of
both the first and second liens upon
these divisions of the road. An ap-
plication will be made to Judge San
born at st. Louis next Saturday for
leave to redeem, for postponement of
the sales Of the road, which are now
advertised to take place on February
18th, 18th and 18th, and for the ap-
pointment of receiver in the govern
ment suit to operate the railroad for
the benefit of it's liens. The present
receivers are operating the road under
the suit of the third mortgage bond
holders commonly called the consoli-
dated mortgage). By this means it is
expected that the immediate sale of the
property will be defeated and that the
government will have more opportun-
ity to negotiate for better price than
has been offered by the reorganization
committee which controls the first
rf in ho 10
benefits of the profitable operation of
the road, if it continues to be prof.
tably managed, Will under the receiver
appointed in the government suit be to
the advantage of the government by
way of reduction of it's claim. Notices
of the application to be made next
Saturday have been served by telegram
upon the reorganization committee
and upon the counsel of the respective
underlying mortgages. Ample author
ity of this action on the part of the
government is conferred by the act of
March 8, 1887, which provides that
whenever, in the opinion of the presi-
dent, it shall be deemed necessary to
the protection of the governments in
terest in any of the bond-aided roads,
the secretary of the treasury is re-
quired to redeem or otherwise clear of
the paramount lien or mortgage by
paying sums lawfully due out of the
treasury.
The amount which will be necessary
to pay the first lien holders in this
case is something over $8,000,000, the
same amount which the government
would have been compelled to pay
them had it acquired title under the
pending sale.
The situation of the government is
regarded by Attorney General Griggs,
who advised the present course, and
other leading officials, as greatly i'm
proved thereby and it is now expect
ed that Judge Sanborn, under the cir
cumstances, will willingly consent to
a postponement of the sale for an in
definite period, or at least to a date
sufficiently remote to allow the gov
ernment ample time in which to dis
pose of it's interests to the best ad-
vantage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
A BIG UNDERTAKING
A Recount of the Cash In the Treasury. Be.
gum Last July just Completod-A short
age of $3.50 Found


xnn Last July just CompIetsd-A short
age Of $3.50 Found
Washington, February 5.-A recount
of the treasury cash which was COM
pleted late this afternoon, disclosed a
shortage of $3.50. The recount was
made necessary by the appointment in
June of Mr. Ellis H. Roberts as United
States treasurer in place of Mr. .. n.
Morgan, and was begun on July 1st.
Since that time about s797 zoo, 900 in
cash has been counted. No errors or
shortage of importance were discover
ed until the treasury committee had
begun work in silver vault No. 1, in
which there were 103, ,653, 900 standard
dollars A colored man named Mar
tin, employed as a laborer, was one
day discovered in the coal and wood
basement under suspicious circum-
stances and search resulted in the
finding of a number of silver dollars
which, presumably, he had abstracted
from some of the bags. Martin was
arrested and made confession, admit
ting that he had taken twenty-eight
dollars, for which he had substituted
lead. The court imposed a fine of $50,
and Martin was released. This admis-
sion cast suspicion upon the entire
contents of the vault and count by
. handling each individual piece was
ordered. On September 10th, twenty
eight expert counters and force of
laborers and verifers, under the direc-
; tiOn of Mr.. G. G. Bance, assistant
cashier, began the work of counting
the contents of the vault. The time
employed, therefore, was nearly five
months, the counters working eight
hours each day. The shortage OF
$3.50 will be made good by Mr.. Morgan
| the retiring treasurer. 1t is probable,
however, as has been done in similar
cases, that congress will make an ap-
preparation in Mr.. Morgan's favor
covering the amount.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Lynchburg, Va, February 5.-A
distinct earthquake shock was felt
mere today about o'clock. Specials
to The News show the disturbance
was through southwest Virginia, Bed
ford City reporting that loud ex-
plosive sound, different from the
usual rumbling, preceded the shock.
Pulaski. East Radford, Wytheville.
Bedford City, Salem and various other
points in southern Virginia report
having experienced an earthquake
shock yesterday afternoon. There is
general agreement that the duration
was about three seconds, and the time
a few minutes after 3 clock. No
damage reported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Caucus of Populists and Silver Republicans

Washington, February 5.-The pop
ulists and silver repubi:' ans held a
conference last evening which was
generally attended by members of
these parties in both houses of con-
gress. After a discussion of the pres
ent situation in politics, it was deter
mined that the two parties while
maintaining seperate organizations
would work together in the coming
campaign and endeavor to avoid nom
nations which would conflict. Both
organizations will endeavor also to
work with the democrats in order
that solid combination of all organi-
zatlons may be made against the re-
publicans
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Washington, February 5.-The con-
dition of Mrs. Lane, the daughter ed
ex-senator Blackburn, OF Kentucky
VINO was accidently shot about three
weeks ago, shows a slight improve
ment tonight. There was a rally from
the discouraging features Of last night
when another set back occurred which
left the patient in very precariom
state. This afternoon Mrs Zane wax
able to take some light nourislmeuI
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Washington, February admiral
Selfridge, who has just relinquished
the command of the European station,
will go upon the retired list of the navy
with the close of today, having reach
ed the age fixed by law. The event is
entirely peculiar in our naval history
in tnat there will then be presented the
spectacle of father and son on the
retired list on account of age, after
having reached the highest grade In
the navy. The father, Thomas o. Sell
fridge, is now living in Washington,
ID. c., having retired in 1866 after
thirty-six and a nalf years service,
and his name now heads the naval
retired list. The son, likewise named
Thomas o. Selfridge, will have forty
five years service to his credit when
he retires today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Fall River, Mass, February 5.-A
conference was held today by agent A.
B. Chase, and Superintendent P. A.
Natthison, of King Phillip Mills, and
ex-Secretary Robert Howard and
Secretary Thomas ODonnell, of the
mule spinners association. At the
conclusion of the conference, secre-
tary O'Donnell said the situation re-
mained unchanged, Mr.. Chase refusing
to make any concessions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Supplies tor Cubans Free at Any Port

Washington, February 5.-A tele
gram has been received at the state
department from Consul General Lee
at Havana stating that the govern
ment there consents to the admission
of supplies for the destitute and suffer-
ing Cubans into any Cuban port, free
of duty.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
s.east.'s Reply to woosfo,a

Madrid. February 5.-El .Heraldo.
says that General Stewart l.. WOOD
ford, the United States minister, today
presented an official note To the Span-
ish government, to which Premier
Sagasta responded in vigorous teruaa-
The work on the naval armaments fs
being actively pushed. and the Span-
ish squadron will proceed shortly for
the Canary Isltnds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Populist Campa,g , Organization

Washington, February 5.-The pop
ulists in congress have completed an
organization with Representative Bell,
as chairman Of the joint caucus, Rep
resentative Shuford, of North Carroll
ma, as secretary and Senator Harris,
of Kansas, as chairman of the con-
greSsional committee
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Sale Of q Railroad
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., February 5.-The di-
rectOrs of the Hoffman and Troy rail-
way sold it to persons owning a large
area of timber land in Richmond and
Moore counties. The charter en-
powers it to build to Troy, twenty
five miles.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Cnicago, February 5.-The Jomna7
today says: Michael c. Mcdonald Ea
at the head Of a party OF Chicago pep-
pie who have purchased Fighting La
land" eight miles from Detroit, and On
Canadian soil, for the purpose OF CO.
tablished there a regular Americxu
Monte Carlo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
The Fortifications Bill Passs d

Washington, February 5.-The house
today during it's entire session had
under consideration the bill making
appropriations for Notifications and
coast defenses. Little interest seemed
to be manifested in the proceedings
less than one half - the members be-
ing present during the session. The
bill passed carrying $4,144,912 against
S9517141 last wear
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Roston Firemen Killed

Boston, Mass, February 25.-Six fire
men, including a district chief, a cap
tain and a lieutenant, were killed ait
a fire here, this morning, which burned
out the interior of a five-story build
ing on Merrimac street, occupied by
G. w. Bent & Co., manufacturers of
6eds, bedding, etc. A,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
kentucky Senate Passes the Fellow Ser
want Bill

Frankfort, KY, February 5.-The
senate has passed the fellow servant
bill introduced by Senator Goebel, OF
Covington. by Is to 10, after a prolong-
ed fight. The bill is far reaching in its
effects as to the liability of corpora
tions for damages. Under it's terms
action may be recovered for negligence
of any or all employees or railroads.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
If You Wish To Be Well:

You must fortffy your system against
the attacks of disease. Your blod must
be kept pure, your stomach and diges-
tive organs in order, your appetite
good. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medi-
cine to build you up, purify and en-
rich your blod and give you strength.
1t creates an appetite and gives diges-
tive power.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
THB HANCOCK SCANDAL
THE RAILWAY DIRECTORS TAKE
NO ACTION YET

They Postpone the Matter Uatil the eend
kusseliites to Sacrifice Hancock to Pub
lie Belief In His Guilt-Canvas Boats for
the Stste Naval Reserves-New Bern Ex-
pecting Sensation i Prosecuted bv Moon
sinners
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
ARevolution in Costa Rica

Washington, February 5.-A tele-
gram received at the state department
today from San Jose, Costa Rica, an
nounces that a revolution was inau-
gurated there yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08

Seekers after gold are often dfsaq--
pointed. Seekers after heaftf, take
Hoods Sarsapariiia and find it nx==ts
every expectation. 4
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
Hoods

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take, easy to oper-
ate .
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
EMPEROR WILLIAMS PLAN
TO SECURE THE AGRARIAN VOTE
ON HIS NAVAL BILL.

The DEGREES Against Importation OF
American Fruits Said to be I'm Further
ance of This Design-Leading German
Journals DepIore the Course Persued by
the Government-To Garry the War on
American Products to Greater Length
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-08
In THE FAR EAST
ENGLAND'S ATTITUDE ON TIE
CHINESE QUESTION

She Has Made no Back Down Before Rms
sia as to the Port Of Ta- Lien.Wan-Eng-
land Not Bound to Japan by Any Al
liauce-American Consul Day Makes q
Speech to Britfshers on American Pro-
tective Policy-The Cavendish Expedf-
ton Into Central Africa
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
CARING FOR CATS.

sure sign of an old cat is that his
tongue always hangs out. When young
he keeps it in his mouth.
Cats are good for exhibition till their
spines begin to droop in the middle and
they lose color. This occurs when they
are about eight years old.
1t is impossible to lay down any rules
for feeding pet cats--some people rear
their cats on all sorts of dainties and
others cling to the theory of simple
foods.
Cats have varying tastes. In a fam
lily of seven kittens one will be raven
Gus for beetroot, another for cucumber,
another for tomatoes, one will touch
nothing but fish and another wants
nothing but bread and milk.
The value of show cats varies a great
deal. The winner of last years show
in England was priced at 5000, and S125
is very ordinary price for a long-hair
cat. A good cat, systema tically shown.
can easily win S100 year in prizes.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
MUST BE UP TO DATE.

Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman
Of the Democratic National committee,
says: 1.-The thought of anneXing the
Philippines is preposterous, undemo-
cratic and not in accordance with the
principles handed down from the days
of Thomas jefferson. The dear Sen.
ator has Growers views on the SUBJ
ject of annexation. However. we are
not following up Democratic prece-
dents at present, and he may rest as
sured that President Mckinley is fully
competent to cope with the difficulty
and will find an opportune solution to
the Philippine question A great many
things have transpired of late that
would be considered undemocratic
but our dear democratic friends should
console themselves when it is plainly
apparent that the welfare of the entire
United States has been taken into con-
sideration, regardless of party differ
cnces.
The annexation of Hawaii may be
considered an undemOcratic act !; that
we have declared war and conquered
Spain is another undemocratic act !;
that the country is becoming more
prosperous every day is perhaps an un-
democratic act. But we have had a
straight democratic diet long enough
and will take something undemOcratic
for change. The annexation Of Porto
Rico Will be against the principles of
Democracy. but these things are for
the common good Of the people of the
United States and are approved by a
good majority of liberal minded De L.
ocrats Now if those radical gentle
men will please leave Democratic rules
and principles handed down by their
ancestors at home, where they should
be at present, the administration
might give them few new principles
which perhaps might suit their fancy
better than the old ones. This is an
era of progress and a really good man
ought to get along with principles of
his own rather than disturb his ances-
TORS
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
RESOLUTIONS OVER THE DEATH OF
CHARLES KRUGER

AT a special meeting of Flint Creek Lodge
No. II. A. +. and A. NJ, of Philipsburg. Mon.
tana, held at Masonic hall on Sunday, July 81.
lS9S, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
>, WHEREAS, It has seemed good to the Supreme
ns our talented and beloved friend and brother
Charles KrOger. therefore, in view of the loss
we have sustained, and the still heavier loss oc-
casioned to his respective relatives be it
Hesotred, That the members of this lodge
nereDy desire to express their sense of bereave-
ment and grief at the loss of one of their most
!.althlul and most gifted members and to reco rd
tne ENJOYMENT and profit which they had long
nag In the genial social qualite. and the
ceased. ~ ~
=, fes0Sved, That we sincerely sympathize with
the relatives and near friends of our late be-
loved associate and that we respectfully com.
Inehq tnem for consolation to that Divine Power
Wnlch, though inscrutable in it's dispensations,
veo doeth all things we'll, telling sure, that to
tneln, as 10 US, there is comfort in the knowl-
eoee mat the deceased was not only honorable
and manly in all respects, but was also a de-
voted and consistent Mason.
Resolced That in token of our sorrow at the
oeath OF our friend and brother, the members
o1 this lodge in appreciation of his worth have
% the iodge-room draped in crepe for the next
thirty days.
Resolved, That the secretary of this lodge is
INSTRUCTED to send copy of these resolutions to
the wife, daughter and sons of our late brother
as a testimonial of our grief and sympathy
and also spread copy upon the minutes of the
lodge.
Valentine Jacky.
James Hansen,
+. NJ. Durfee,
Committee.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
SUMMONS.

SOMNONH.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial Di a.
trlct OF the State of Montana, in and for Il ran
Mary Jane Shatzer Plaintiff.
washington Alexander Shatzer, Defendant \
Inc state or Montana sends greeting to the
above named defendant:
1ou are hereby summoned to answer IN , COM
PLANT in this action, which is filed in the office
nerewita served upon you, and to file your an
swer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plain
TIN attorney within twenty (2O) days after the
service OF this summons, exclusive of the day of
service; and in case Of your failure to appear or
answer, Judgment will be taken against you by
plant. ~ '
The said action is brought to obtain iude-
nent that the marriage between the plaintiff and
defendant be dissolved and a divorce decreed
according to the statute in such case made and
provided, and plaintiff prays that the CUSTODY.
control, and possession of the children, the is
s1e S. a. OF said M marriase towt: Farrie Ellen
ju dyed to Plaintiff. The ground on which said
1u dgment and dpcree are asked is. that on
or about the 11th day of May, 1896 and more
I han a year prior to the beginning of this ac-
tlon. the defendant wifully and without canse
eserttd and abandoned the Plaintiff, and has
an q apart from her without any cause or reason
and against her will, and without the consent.
con nlvancs or procurement of the Plain
tiff.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this
'sEALl 4th day of August. 1893
Clerk.
Attorney for Plaintiff
First publication Aug. 5-2S It,
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
COUNTY PROCEEDINGS.

Following will be found tho contin.
uation of the proceedings of the Board
of Commissioners as published in The
Mail last week:
Philipsburg, Montana, July 20. 1898.
Pursuant to adjournment OF yesterday the
board of equalization met at 10 O'Clock a
m.
Present Chairman McDonel and Commits
sioners Hennessy and Featherman.
Minutes of the 2Sth read and ap-
proved.
The following changes were ordered made
]. E. Durfee, wagons etc. reduced from $21 Z
to $3.50.
X. d. McRae, enormously assessed on ca t.
tie. reduced from SO head to 35 head.
Frank Durand, enormously assessed on
grazing 1and-21O acres assessed at $500
per acre raised to $3.50 per acre.
ThoS. McConkey. enormously assessed for
! COW and horse. Same ordered striker
from the list.
Majestic Gold Mining company Office fur
niture reduced from $1,000 to $1OO to con-
form with valuation of same for 1897, in
accordance with instructions received from
the state board of equalization.
The clerk instructed to notify the
Western Union, Rocky Nj ountain and North
ern Pacific telegraph companies and the
Rocky NJ ountain Bell Telephone company
that the board will raise the valuation per
mile of their telegraph and telephone lines
throughout the county as follows: $40 per
mile for the first wire and 500 per mile for
each additional wire.
Board adjourned at 5 O'Clock p. m. to
meet August 5th, 1898.
JAMES McDoNEL, Chairman
DANIEL ARMS, Clerk.
The Philipsburg mail., 1898-08-05
FREE COINAGE.

The Indian mints are again to be
opened to the free coinage of silver,
according to a dispatch. Information
is at hand from a reliable source that
the India mints will be reopened to
he free coinage of the white metal at
an unexpectedly ea1ly day. The report
of the Indian Commission. which is to
be made public before September 1st
will give full details in the matter
There is a strong effort being made to
have the ratio changed from 16 to
to 22 to l, and it is stated that will
ingness to assent to this change has
been manifested by both the United
States and France. The establish
ment of this ratio, while not what we
would like to have, would advance the
price of silver to such degree as to
make producers Of the white metal
happy and the entire country i'm
mensely prosperous. Even the in
creased ratio would make silver worth
about 80 cents per ounce.