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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10

Washington, November 6.-President
Mckinley left Washington at 7:20
O'Clock toight for Canton, o., where he
Mrs. Mckinley. DR.. Rixey and Assist
ant Secretary Corteiyou. The party &C.
cupied the private car Olympia. which
was attached to the ear Of the regu-
lar Chicago express on the PennsyI-
vania railroad. Canton will be reach
ed at 1920 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The party will cave Canton at S;45
O'Clock tomorrow evening, the presi-
dents al being ATTACHED to the regu-
lar ~eastbound express, scheduled to
reach Washington at / o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
Dewey on the streets of New York

Dewey on the streets of New York.
New York, November 6.-Admiral
Dewey accompanied Mrs. Mildred Ha-
zen, to whom he is engaged to be mar
ried, on a shopping tour today. While
walking on Fifth avenue the admiral
saw a little boy in charge of a nurse,
with an admirars flag in his hand.
Hello said the admiral, Il cannot
pass that flag" He shook the little
fellow by the hand n chatted with
him for a few moments.
The admiral and Mrs. Hazen walked
to the Dewey arch. Here the admiral
pointed out the figures to Mrs. Hazen
and explained their significance. The
admiral was recognized and a crowd
collected. He was saluted by a number
Of persons n bowed pleasantly in
return to their salutations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10

Suit Growing Out of the Carter Case.
Washington, November 6.-The first
test case involving the validity of the
interests entered into by former Cap
tain OBerlin M. Carter and the At
lantic Contracting Company, of which
Colonel John f. Neanor is president,
was to have come b-[--
claims today but was postponed at the
request Of the claimants until next
Monday. a spring the Atlantic Con
tracing Company filed a claim for over
5000, 900 alleged to be due the company
for work done at Cumberland sound
and Savapnah harbor. About ten days
ago the company filed a motion to dis
continue the claim n this is the mo-
ton which was to have come up today.
The department of justice will resist
the motion as it intends to file counter
claims to prove that the company in
reality owes money to the government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10

Paris, November 6.-Major Count
Esterhazey, the reputed author Of the
bordereau which brought about the
conviction of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus on
the charge of treason, was sentenced
today. by default. on his cousin Chris
TONS charge of swindling, to three
years imprisonment n to pay a fin
of fifty francs. He was also ordered
to refund the 35,0 900 francs claimed by
Christian.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
warships on the Move.

Norfolk. Va, November s-The Unit
ed States gunboat Scorpion, formerly a
dispatch boat, is anchored below the
city, having left the navy yard Sunday.
IL is said that Bluefelds is her desti-
nation The converted yacht Eagle left
the yard Sunday. and the Yankton to-
day. both bound for Cuba to engage In
coast survey work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
Mr Reed,s Successor EIected.

Portland, Me-. November 6.-Amos I.
Allen has been elected congressman
from the First Maine district to sue
coed Thomas B. Reed, by a majority
Of 1850. with three or four small towns
TO hear from. These cannot change
the result more than fifty votes eth
er way.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
THE ELECTION TO-DAY.
SIX CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR IN
STATE OF OHIO.
THREE CLAIM THEIR ELECTION.

as Between Democrat and Re-
publican Depend upon Which Party
Jones Draws His rem Jones
still Claims hat He will be elected.
Feeling Between Factions In Ken
tucky at a High Tension Authorities
Preparing for an Outbreak.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
Sick

The curse of overworked womankind
are quickly and surely cured b. Karrs
Glove Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer and tissue builder. Money refund
ed II not satisfactory. Price 25 cts. and
so cts. For sale by Z. R. Re1'amy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-10
To Celebrate Founding of the National
Capital.

To OF the National
Capital.
WASHINGTON, November Elm ac-
cordance with an act to provide for
an Appropriate celebration of the es-
adjustment of the seat of government
in the District of Columbia, approved
Feruarl IS, 1899, the president today
appointed the governors of all the
states of the union as members of a
cOmmmittee from the country at large
to act with committees to be appointed
by the two houses of congress and the
committee appointed from the citizens
of the District of Columbia to pre-
pare plans for an appropriate national
celebration for the year 1900 of the first
session in this district, n the estab-
lishment of the seat of government
therein.
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Those who Work on the Railroad I'm
Republican Mitchell County Must
Have Protection or state uthoritie
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18
CONFESSED POISONING.
VIM. Mills Taken in Custody
at Pryor Creek.

The Pryor Greek poisoning cas- Q,
spoken of some days since, is tc
be Investigated by the courts. The
facts are these: Some five or six
years since the wife of William
Mills, who was Charley McClel.
lan's sister, died under circum-
stances which aroused unpleasan
rumors of poison. Nothing was
done in the matter, however. Dur.
ing the last few weeks Mills has
been very sick and it was believed
was going to die--in fact, he is
still confined to his bed. About
two or three weeks ago he is al
legged to have made confession to
the effect that he had removed the
medicine from some capsules his
wife was taking and substituted
arsenic, which killed her, in order
that he might marry another wo-
man (she did not marry him, how
ever. = On this showing the as
sistant distsict attorney swore out
Warrant and Heck Bruner has
: Mills In custody. th ough the latter
as stated, is still confined to his
house or bed.
There is a legal question in the
case which may possibly prevent
Mills being placed on trial, re-
gardless OF the circumstances. The
crime, if one there was, was COM
mitted prior to the date of the
United States jurisdiction act, and
case not having been. begun,
there was none to certify to the
United States court. On the other
hand, Mills and the dead woman
were married in Arkansas, and
she was not an Indian citizen,
which might outweigh the other
proposition.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18
Political Harmony.

1t was Bill Nye, who, having
been appointed postmaster at
Laramie, wrote to the postmaster
general, saying; Dear General:
You must not believe the re-
ports circulated by my enemies,
l am not proud nor naughty. You
may feel at perfect liberty to ad-
dress me at any time, and / will
gladly advise you. We govern
ment officials must stand together.
Let harmony be the watchword.n
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18
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AN IKDIsCREET MOVE.

The organization of the city
democracy, and the drawing OF
party lines in the approaching city
election, and in the election OF
school directors a few days ago,
was mistake that is becoming
more and more apparent as the
days go by. The town has already
placed itself on record as deciar-
ing that none but democrats shall
direct the public school when it is
organized. This movement was
instigated by few hot heads
whose folly may cost the town the
support of some Of the most enthu-
siastic school advocates in the
town who happen to be republi.
cans. This town wants the united
support Of all the citizens, regard
less of party affiliation. The men
whose services are needed at this
juncture are not necessarily
branded by any particular political
party, and it is narrow and foolish
to draw the line on national issues,
By the time the present city elec-
ton is over it will be seen that the
whole movement was indiscreet
and against the best interests Of
Vinita. As to who administers
our city government is Of no
consequence. whether they be DEM
ocrats or republicans, so long as
they are good men.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18
CURTIS AND HIS LAW.
Not a Subject for SPECULATION
but a Present Fact.

Curtis and his law are the best
"cussed" pair that has yet come
to the surface on the Indian Terri
tory. From the Kansas line to
Red River it is anathema mara
natha. What makes matters worse
Is the evident desire and design Of
the Interior department to follow
the strict letter of law, to obey its
commands in every particular and
to see that the mandates are en-
forced by the representatives of
the federal government sent to the
territory for that purpose. The
Secretary of the Interior, as illus
trated in the recent pasture graz
ing incident, has no more power
to issue orders contrary to the law
than the humblest citizen. He
can but obey. The Attorney Gen.
eral has no warrant to change a
word neither can he advise out
side of what the law plainly states.
The federal statute is there and
they who run contrariwise must
suffer for their indiscretion.
There is yet another indications:
there is nothing passive. The
work is active, pushing, conclu-
sive. Nothing more is wanted
to substantiate this proposition
than Mr.. Bixby's statement that
the appropriation OF s153, 600 could
be used up by the first of July.
This means survey for allotment.
and all of its connecting results.
And there are plenty of Indians
who will not let grass grow under
their feet while allotment is legal
ICED by federal statute and enj join
ed by treaty. There may be those
who say they will not accept al
lotment, but the test will prove
that they are like other people
and want to be on the safe side.
The people have to face the
conditions that really exist.
Supreme court decisions on the
constitutionality of the law are
yet in the future, and no one can
tell what they will be, but the
Curtis law is present, existing
fact, and it will have to be obeyed
whether just or unjust. That it will
subvert and change is certainty
for that is why it is law; that its
provisions will be enforced to the
letter is evidenced by the manner
in which all federal statutes are
executed. The change is here
and it were best to recogize the
fact and be governed accordingly.
South McAlester Capital.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18

A Kansas boy writes from Ma.
Mia that the standing joke in the
barrackslis for some private to
rush in and declare that he has
just been talking with George
Dewey end the fight is about to
commence. Whereupon some
other private will dispute him
with the remark that be has Just
been over to dinner with Steve
Otis and that they had agreed to
postpone theAwar for awile.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18

The Texas Cattle Raisers' asso.
citation closed its twenty-third an.
nual convention night before last,
The organization passed a resolu.
ton protesting against the railroad
order abolishing feed in transi,
privileges, which go into effect
Apri. l. Counsel will be employed
to take action looking to the relief
of cattlemen from this order.
Officers were elected as follows:
R. J. Cleburg, Corpus Christi,
Tex, president. M. Mckenzie,
Panhandle, first vice president; A.
B. Robinson, Wichita Falls, sec
ond vice president; J. G. Loving,
Fort Worth, secretary; E. B. Har-
old, Fort Worth, treasurer. The
next session Of the association will
meet in TT. Worth in 1900.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-18

1t Is not what manufacturer says
about his own medicine that cures a
patient, but what the medicine does.
Billiards. horehound syrup does the
work and does it we'll. 1t cures coughs
and colds In a day. Its healing,
soothing and quleting. 25 s. 80. Ps
Shanahan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20

ate, but will be named under reserved
authority of the president and it's ex-
penses will be paid out of the war ap-
preparations. 1t is not expected to COM
NIT the United States government to
recognition of independence of the ma
tives, nor it is to frame a scheme Of
government for the islands, as was the
case with the Hawaiian commission.
Undoubtedly, however, the commits
sioners will unofficially confer with
the natives and advise with the mill
tary authorities, it being felt here that
men of their experience and qualifca-
tions will be valuable counsellors in
the conditions now existing.
1t is believed that the natives can be
kept from hostilities until the arrival
of the commission and then 1T is hoped
that the best results Will follow the
visit, including the reinsurance Of the
natives upon many points as to which
they are now doubtful. 1t will be per-
ceived also that by the appointment Of
the commission the president is grant
ing the appeal of some Of the best Phil
ippinos, who are confident that both
sides will be enlightened by it's crea-
ton and declare that the United States
will be shown that the
abilities of the Philippines for govern
ment have been underestimated, while
the Philippines themselves will be in
duced to have patience before insist
ing upon instant self-government.
So far as a be gathered, the presi-
dent has not completed the list of the
commissioners. Surprising that he in
cludes General Otis and Admiral
Dewey, he would add the names of
President Schurman, of Cornell uni
versity, and Professor Worcester, Of
Ann Arbor. He has under cOnsidera-
ton the name of Charles DENLY, as the
las member, but as Mr.. DENLY is en-
gagged with the war investigation COM
mission at present with an indefinite
programme before him, he has not
positively decided to appoint him
AUTONOMY FOR SANTIAGO PROV
INCE.
Santiago de Cuba, January 16-Mayor
Bacardi has received a cable dispatch
from DR.. Castillo, the representative
of the business men of this city, who
accompanied General Wood to Wash
ington, announcing that complete au-
tonomy will be granted this province.
The day, therefore is practically being
observed as a holiday. The city is
decorated with flags and a mass meet
ing has been held at which General
Wood was warmly praised. Bands of
music have paraded the streets, cheer
ing crowds were to be seen On all sides
and the clubs have held meetings for
the purpose of arranging an ovation to
General Wood and DR.. Castillo on their
return. Subscriptions are pouring in
so there will be no lack of money to
make the affair a success.
EXAMINING THE WRECKED WAR
SHIPS.
Experts of a Norwegian wrecking
company examined the wrecks Of the
Spanish warships yesterday in order to
see if it is possible to raise them They
consider that the Colon might posi-
bly, be foated, but they are doubtful
il the case of the Almirante Oquendo.
The Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Com
pany is making Roadway on the wreck
Of the Reina Mercedes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
Did Not Attack the University Of
Virginia

Washington, January 16.-On last
Friday Professor w. T. Sedgwick, OF
the Boston Institute Of Technology, de-
livered an address in which he was
said to have cast reflections upon the
moral character of the students of the
University of Virginia. The editor OF
The Washingt- n Post telegraphed Pro-
fessor Sed ekick, asking the b-sis OF his
attack. and telling him hat his publish
ed statements were strongly denied
here. In reply he sent the following
message:
Boston, Mass, January il,
ITO The Post, Washington, ID. c.
Have said nothing against University
OF Virginia Have only highest regard
and respect for ii.
w. T. SEDGWICK."
Today the following message was re-
ceived by Thomas Nelson Page, presi-
dent of the alumni association Of the
University of Virginia, in this city:
Boston, Mass, January Is,
Reports Of my remarks about Uni
versity Of Virginia distorted and most
ly false. Deeply regret occurrence.
wv. T. SEDGWICK."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20

A Hearing Before Special Master Shops
perd-Whtte Government for Hert.
ford COunty-W. IL. Tucker Critically
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., January 16.-There
was a hearing this evening before Jas.
E. Shepherd, special master appointed
by Judge Simonton, to hear the excep-
lions of the Western Union Telegraph
Company to the answer of the railway
commission to the complaint filed in
federal court by said company as to
telegraph rates in North Carolina. The
exceptions are to a certain portion of
the answer which it is alleged are scan
dalous and impairment.
The house committee on counties to-
day heard argument on bill t put gov
eminent Of HEREFORD, county under
white control, and struck out extraor-
binary provisions of the bill giving the
commissioners the right to remove
county officers and then decided to re-
port it ~favorably.
William R. Tucker, only son of the
late Major Rufus S.. Tucker, ic criti-
cally i'll at his home here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
England Not to Trade for the Philip
pines

London, January 16.-Diplomats re-
fuse to take seriously the revival of
the report, cabled from Washington,
that the United States are willing to
exchange the Philippine islands for the
British West Indian islands. A high
official of the information t-Tce char
acterized the statement as absurd. He
said hat while the continental powers
appeared to be willing to permit the
United States to hold the Philippines
as spoils of war, they would not be
likely to remain passive spectators of a
change in the balance of power in the
far east, which would result from
Great Britain's requirement of these
islands, particularly so at this criti-
cal time in the struggle for domination
in China. The official further remarked
that be did not believe Great Britain
or the United States courted the inevi-
table protests n complications which
would res ult from the proposed ex-
change. II such negotiations are on
foot. the officials of the United States
embassy here have no knowledge Of
them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
Unknown Suicide Identified

Savannah, Ga, January 16.-All
doubt as to the identity and manner
of death of Herman E. Black, Army
Paymaster W. H. Bulls clerk, who
was found dead last Saturday, was
removed today by the discovery Of
proof that Black was Charles II. John
SON, Of Waltham, Mass, and that he
committed suicide with cyanide of 20
tassium. A mucilage bottle in which
he had the deadly poison was found in
his room and on his person was found
a clipping from a Boston newspaper
containing an account of Johnson's
disappearance with a description of
the man and his picture. Coroner
Goette received a telegram tonight
from Johns9 father, saying that
members of family had started for
Savannah to take charge Of the body.
Johnson was infatuated with an ac-
tress and a quarrel with her may have
caused him to take his life,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
THE MOORE "BADGER. CASE
Mrs. Moore Arraigned for Retrial-Her
Mother Visits Her-Moore in Sing

Sing
New York, January 16.-Mrs. Fayne
Strahan Moore, in whose recent trial
for completely with her husband in
"badgering" Martin Mahon, the jury
disagreed, "a today arraigned beff re
Justice Furman, in the criminal branch
Of the supreme court. The purpose OF
the arraignment was for placing the
case on the February calendar.
Mr.. Levy, counsel for Mrs. Moore,
asked that the case be set down for
the second Monday in February. AS
sistant District Attorney Mcintyre OBJ
jected to this on the ground that there
were several cases that should be
tried first, demanding immediate at
tention. Justice Furman upheld Mr..
Mcintyre and placed the case down on
the calendar to take it's regular order
thereon.
. Mrs. Strahan, her mother, who came
from Atlanta, Ga, saw her daughter in
the Tombs, cried over her and said
"Cheer up, my child, we shall soon get
you out of this" Then Mrs. Strahan
called at the district attorneys office
to try to get her daughters bail re-
duced. but without success.
William A. E. Moore, the husband
of Fayne Moore, was today taken from
the Tombs to the Grand Central depot
where he was put on a train for Sing
Sing to serve out a nineteen years SEN
tence.
Sing Sing, N. Y, January 16.-Wil-
liam A. E.. Moore, the convicted bad
ger" reached Sing Sing prison this af'
I ternoon and is now wearing a state
convict's uniform. He comes here I'M
der sentence for nineteen years. Will
allowances for good behavior he will
be released in lever years and min
| months. He will her be about As year:
I of age.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
TROOPS FOR MANILA
The Transport Grant 60 Sail From New
York Tomorrow

New York. January 6.-The sailing
Of the transport Grant for Manila has
been delayed by order OF the secretary
until Wednesday. The date OF sailing
was changed in order that the ship
could be inspected by the war DEPART
ment officials and a proper farewg 4 be
given to Major General Lawton. Sho
is to command the expedition.
ne Fourth infantry. from Chicago.
and a battalion or ahe Seventeenth,
from Columbus. Ohio. are expected TO
reach Jersey City tomorrow morning.
They viii be taken from regular sta
tons on ferry boats and placcI ON
board the transport. Colonel Kt-5all.
OF the Quartermaster's depart. ut.
has been notified that a special tam
having on board the secretary O. war.
Adiutant General Corbin, seve-tl OF.
the chiefs OF bureaus OF the war de-
partment and the members of the mill
tardy committees OF the senate and
house OF representatives. will leave
Washington at midnight. The WASH
ington party Will be welcomed on
board by General Lawton, who will
conduct them over the ship. A thorough
inspection Is TO be made.
The department is anxious that the
people shall have a chance TO see the
first United States ~troopship tha will
leave this port, carrying men TO Manila
through the Suez canal. The vessel.
which will be decorated. has been or
dered to sail up the North river on
Wednesday for this purpose. Arrived
at Grants tomb, she Will urn and PASS
slowly down the river; as she passes
Governors island on her way out to
sea, a major generals salute Of seven
teen guns will be fired by an island
battery in honor OF General Lawton.
The Grant will carry ample provis-
ions for the trip to the Philippines as
we'll as a large quantity of medical
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-20
Governor General BroOke's Cabinet

Havana, January 16.-This afternoon
Governor General Brooke announced
the following appointments to the new
ly constituted cabinet of advisers to
the administration:
Department of Government-Domin
&c MendeZ Capote.
Department of Justice m Public In
structions-Jose Antonio Gonzales La
nuza.
Department of Agriculture, Industry,
Commerce and Public WorkS-AdolfC
Saenz YaneZ.
Department of Finance-Rablo Des-
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