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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
AFFAIRS IN SANTIAGO
Dissatisfaction with the Finance Plan.
Report on the situation From Come
mittce of the Board Of Trade

Santiago de Cuba, April 20.-The spe-
cial committee appointed by the board
of trade TO inquire into the municipal
tax situation, made it's report at a pub
lie meeting this afternoon at the San
Carlos Club. According to the commit
tee, General Brooke's order abolishes
licenses and all taxes, except 5 per
cent on the incomes from the land. At
present only seven plantations are op-
Grating in the province, and practical
ly no houses are being rented in the
towns. The municipal revenues have
been reduced from 500, 900 to So. 600 per
month in Santiago and there has been
similar reductions in other towns. Pub
lie works and schools must be stopped.
Eight thousand persons are out OF en-
ployment and as soon as the small sur
plus is exhausted, il will be necessary
10 resume the free distribution of food
In order TO prevent starvation. Out
lawry Is almost certain to follow. IL
was also shown in the report that while
the actual revenues OF the island are
$l5,OOO 900 a year, Santiago province
representing one-third Of the area and
one-nfth OF the population and collect
ing 100000 a month-receives of this
total only $50, 900 from Havana, and.
moreover, is not allowed to collect adj
uiIlohal taxes OF a self imposed ma
ture.
Major General Woods plan of fur
nlshlng employment to large numbers
was described and loudly applauded.
General Rafael ~Portuondo, who was
president or the executive committee
OF the late military assembly. arrived
today and attended the meeting. maxi
ing q speech in which he highly COM
pImented the military governor. He
| said, however he lUaC afraid .ba. -
stopping of public works would be a
great stimulant to b~rigandage and he
expressed confidence that the WASH
ington government, If the matter were
brought fairly before 1t, would give
the needed relief.
P~ortuondo's remarks were Of a con-
ciliatory character.
Other speakers adopted a bitter tone.
taxing their cue from the local news
papers, all of which. while applau5inp
General Wood, vigorously denounce
Heneral Brooke's taxation order.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25

January II, 1899, must be determined
in the same manne as if they had
had h furlough. They are enti-
tied to II two months extra pay"
THE WADE COURT OF INQUIRY.
The Wade court of inquiry will hold
one session Saturday afternoon for the
purpose Of hearing further evidence.
There are only two or three more wit
nesses to be called, and an effort will
be made to have them all present at
that time. Major Lee will at the same
sitting make a presentation in behalf
of General Miles, summing UP what he
claims the inquiry has developed in
substantiation of the generals origi-
nal charges. Another night session will
also De held to permit the reading Of
the official reports which still remain
undisposed of. There is now no expec-
tation of being able to complete the
report Of the courts findings before
next week. Today was spent in going
over the testimony.
OUR ARMY LARGE ENOUGH.
1t is stated positively at the war de-
partment today hat the provisional
army of $4,000 volunteers authorized by
the law will be called out only as a last
resort. No such action is now in con
temptation, and it will be avoided as
long as possible. The hope is expressed
that there will be no necessity for an
increase of the army beyond the pres
emit limit of 60, 900, and army officers
are confident of their ability to subju-
gate the Philippines with troops now
in the field, and the reinforcements to
be sent there of the regular army.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
THE BILL
Pending I'm the Texas Legislature Fa-
vOrably Il reported in Both Houses

Austin, Texas, April 2O.-The special
committee appointed by the senate to
give hearings to parties interested in
the Arkansas antitrust bill now pend
ing in the Texas legislature, today rec
commended that the bill be passed with
put amendments, save M to provide
that the bill shall not become opera
tive until January, 1900. The commit
tee state the representatives of h Ia
Dor unions of the state ask that they
shall be exempted from the provisions
of the bill by amendments, but as the
bill does not touch them, in the opinion
of the committee, it is suggested that
no amendment be added to the bill.
The house committee report recon-
mendS that an amendment eXempting
the labor unions be added. The house
committee also recommends an amend
ment providing that no insurance COM
pany, pooling in another state n do
ing business in this state shall be held
responsible for the pool outside Of the
state> A strong fight will be made by
the insurance people for the retention
of this amendment, but it is claimed
that a majority of the house is opposed
to it.
a resolution to appoint a committee
to investigate who was paying tolls
for the thousands of kilograms the
members were receiving precipitated a
warm debate in the nate The state
ment was made on the floor that inter-
ests likely to be affected by the bill
were spending thousands of dollars in
efforts to intimidate legislators. After
a lengthy discussion the resolution vas
voted down. Some petitions were re-
ceived today by members asking for
the passage of the antitrust bill. No
discussion of the measure will be had
before Nondav
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
COIyaT Held for rial

New York, April 19.-The examine
ton OF Arthur A. Colyar, Jr., charged
with conspiracy In attempting 10 Kid
nap Nicholas A. Hickman out Of the
state TO prevent his appearing as a wit
ness IN the case OF Roland B. Molineux.
charged with having sent poison to
Harry Cornish, which caused the death
OF Mrs. Kate j. Adams last December.
was concluded today. He was held for
trial on two charges; one for attempt
2 Kidnap and the other for conspiracy.
His bail vas fixed at $500.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
Rioters Identified

San Francisco, April 20.-Arthur
Billings, S. Simons, Charles Laskey and
c. NJ. Couder, privates in the Four
tenth infantry, have been identified by
Adolph Rehfeld as part OF the mob
which burned his saloon Sunday night
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
ABSURDITY OF THE RUMOR POM
TED OUT.

Washington, April 20.-The state
ment that the commander Of the Ger
man cruiser Talke had been arrester at
Apia by the British naval commander
was at once secuted by the officials 10
whom it was referred here. Both Sec
rotary Hay and Secretary Long express
. ed their disbelief IN the accuracy or the
report. Attention was directed to the
fact that the navy department had
hear. from Admiral Kautz by Auck-
land at a later date than that upon
which the steamer just arrived al Vic
toria must have sailed from Apia on
her long eastward voyage. Admiral
Kautz's despatch was dated Apia, April
4th and it was forwarded from the
nearest cable station-Auckland-
April 18th. 1t is regarded as extremely
unlikely that a steamer could have
made the trip from Apia 70 Victoria
since April 4th. It is suggested as an
explanation Of the story, that the
steamers crew had heard of the arrest
OF the German manager Of the planta-
ton where the American and British
| sailors were ambushed and Of his being
taken aboard the British warship, and
had jumped al the conclusion that the
person arrested was the German COM
mander.
1t is pointed out in official German
quarters that the arrest of the comman-
der Of one warship by the commander
of another ship is an absurdity, and
moreover cable advices have reached
the emil assy much later than those
which a steamer could have brought Il
Briticl Columbia, and no such actor
was disclosed.
The British embassy also is without
any information of such an occurrence
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25

Grip makes one sick, weary and resEesS.
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervir .brinrs ~Aet
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25
Ex-FresidentHa Harrison Goes toVirginia

indianapolis, Ind. April 20.-Ex-
President Harrison. wife and daughter
left tonight for Hot Springs. Va. After
two weeks rest in Virginia he will go
10 New York. where the time until May
18th, the date of sailing for Paris, will
be spent with the counsel associated
with him in behalf of Venezuela in the
Nenezeula-British boundary dispute
and the final preparation will be made
for appearance before the tibunal of
arbitration in Paris.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-25

Among Spanish Soldiers Ordered to Ladrones
From the Philippines.
WARS BETWEEN THE TRIBES.

In the Lower Islands Expected on Withdrawal of Spanish Troops-Sad
Plight Of Native Troops in Spanish Garrisons-To Negotiate Tri.
partite Exchange of MISUNDERSTANDING With the In
surgents.-Breach in the Philippine Junta-Otis
Needs Only Thirty Thousand Solders.Our
Present Army Now Large Enough.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
Arizona Day by Day
 Live News Taken From Territorial Exchanges.

L. H. Chalmers of Phoenix came in on the train yesterday and left this morning for the Cananeas where he IS iEtes ested in the Mitchell-Gree1e com Iy.-Bisbee Orb.
 Mrs l. T. Stoddard and son left for the east this morning to spend the summer at the United States hotel, Saratoga, with Mrs. Stoddard's father. New Works most eminent jurist.-- Prescott Courier.
 The Harvey house empioye recently s.aot at Ash Fork died yesterday frcm 4lls wounds. His slayer is in jail in this city and is said to be recovering from the wounds he also receiyed- Journal-Miner
 Three hundred carloads of fat sheep from northern Arizona pastures are moving over the Santa Fe system tQ- ward the Kansas City markets. Many cars have alredy passed through the city. The ruling prices just nO'v are gratifyingly high.-Albuquerque Jour nal-Democrat.
 Ed Lewis. the Ash Fork robber. now in the county jail, is said to suffer good deal of pain from his wounds. When informed of the death of the de- fenceless man whom he shot, he eX- pressed 10 regret. On the contrary, ne said he wished tho man had re- cetved the bullet which wounded him. Prescott Courier
 Pref. Cooley, principal of the Tucson schools. filed his report yesterday with the county superintendent. It shows that there were 499 pupils enrolled on the register, 493 boys and 446 girls. The average daily attendance was 552. The school was maintained nine months. The school library has iS6 volumes. Fifteen teachers were eIn- plCyed and the total amount paid out in salaries was $1,11O per month Tucson Star.
 Mrs. T. J. Eaman announces the en- gagement of her sister, Miss Margaret Gould, and MT. Huestis Warren of Enl- pcria. Kan. The marriage will take place June 18th at the home of MT. and Mrs. Eaman in the Independence boUl- evard Miss Gould is the daughter or Mir. and Mrs. M. H. Gould of Prescott, A. T., but spent several months with her sister in this city last year, when she made many friends among young society people. MT. Warren is a young business man cf Emporia and 9 cousin of Mrs. " J. Strong, formerly of Kan SIS City.-Kansas City Star.
 Jess Utes, who stabbed Charles Bur ton on the streets Of Prescott last Mon day morning, has been heard from in Verde valley, where he stole a horse and continued his flight. Sheriff Mands had just arrived at Jerome with another horse thief, when he heard of the stealing Of the horse by Utes, ana immediately took the latter'5 trail. The horse thief under arrest is said to be named Harrison. 4 Mrs. Wright is held in connection with this case. When apprehended she was dressed in male attire. Officers left Prescott for
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
BRANCH or TIE SMITH FAMILY.

The Chicago News recently made a facetioTs alLUsion to Mir Taiiaferro, who has just been elected United States senator from Florida The edi- ter (whO was evidently unfamiliar with the peculiar pronunciation of this hame) expressed the opinion that 1t will require strenuous effort to embalm Taliaterro's name in song. This joke elicited a communication from one NJ. Gonzales, who informs the editor that "Taliferro is our old friend Smith in Spanish, just as the name Taillefer ill French is the Gallic fer Smith hJr. Gonzales (whO, by the way, hasn't got much of name for poetry himseifl expresses the opinion that the Spanish name Is a great improvement in style. He suggests, now that we have con GUered Spain, that all the Smiths ap- propriate the Spanish name Taliaferro and assume the horseshoe as their crest and become more aristocratic
 If the horseshoe crest will bring the Smiths good luck, we cordially rncou- mend 1t, but we warn them that they will have to spend much time in eS- plaining the pronunciation Of Taliaf- erro to those who do not know the ex- cellent Virginia families Of the name. H l. IT 3Id lJizu5trif
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
EIOTORMAN'S WIFE WAS DYING. No Complaint Made When It Was
 Known Why He Was Going Fast.

Passengers on car No 46 from Co., hoes to Kenwood were given as rapid a ride last evening from Twenty-thir,l street, in Walervliet, to the North AL bany stables as they have ever had.
 The driver of the car, Peter Mo Carthy Of Watervliet, turned the pow CT on full head and drove the car at it's best speed, making all the regular stops, however, ard when signaled. At Twenty-third street, WaterVliet, some one ran out of the police station and informed Mccarthy, who was on the car that lis wife was dying. The car was crowded and he was unable to leave his pest of duty. He must make up his running time, and he did 1t in the manner described. As socn as tho car reached the North Albany stables Mccarthy jumped off and informed one of the inspectors of the news he had heard A special car was run out. 2nd with Mccarthy as it's only passenger he was whirled to his home in Water vliet
 Mccarthy formerly conducted a ho- tel at the corner of 'Twenty-fifth street and Broadway, and about three weeks ago the place took fire late at night and was consumed. Mccarthy, his wife and their eight children had a narrow escape from being burned to death. Mrs. Mccarthy was severely injured and since then has been at deaths door. The sad intelligence was conveyed 10 her husband as soon as possible and he did his best to get to her side before the end came The passengers on the car, learning of the facts in the matter, were loud in their praise of Mccarthy for strict adher- ence to his duty and many expressions Of sympathy were heard Another mo- torman was substituted at North AL bany and the car sped on to Kenwood Albany Argus.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
STORY OF JOSEPH JEFF FERsoN.

There is story of Joseph Jefferson which although it is not entirely new, the actor himself is fond of repeating. He was asked, some ten years ago, to spend week with a Scotch peer Among the guests was a naughty and brilliant lady, who was the daughter of an earl.
 T suppose" said MT Jefferson, there must have been a homespun fiavOT in my American manner that amused her, for she made a dead set at quizZing me. 1 did not detect it al first, and answered. some of her absurd questions about America quite inno- gently.
 She kept her countenance so well that 1 might never have discovered was being made game of were it not for the idiotC grin on the smooth face of one of her boyish admirers. And then ! felt, for the hCnor of my coun- try, that if she ever made another thrust at me I would parry it if I could. 1 had net long to wait, for, embo,d- ened by her success, she turned upon me and said:
 '' By the by, have you met the quee,. lately?'
 No, madam replied with perfect seriousness, I was out when her maj esty called upon me
 She colored slightly, and then turned away and never spoke to me again. But I was revenged. Chi cago Record.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27

Jerome last evening to bring in both woman and man.-Prescott Courier. T. was currently reported this week
 that tce games in ore of the line
 houses had dropped s30 ,000 this year 1 The management denies this, though
 admitting losses. This was evident in 1 the game Of policy carly in the present month. IL is certainly true that all l the games are now poorly patronized. ! This is said tc. be due to the absence of i women An ordinance Cn these lines is | iH the hands of the license committee
 of the council which is expected to re-
 port at next Mondays meeting. Some 1 of the saloon men favCr the passage of an ordinance with license clause, and certain penalties attached. What the ! license committee, which consists of ] ". 1. Perry, ". P. Woods and George F. Kit, will do with reference to a re- port remains to be Seen.-TucsCn Citi- zen.
 The shipment of cattle on Sunday to ! Clay, Robinson &1 Co. of Denver includ- ed large bunch from the ranch Of Richard G. Brady in the Catalinas; in fact Brady's lot in the S38 head going out was the largest end Of that par
 ticuiar shipment. George ScholeheId.
 the local inspector. and others were 50
 pleased with the Brady shipment that
 they have been talking of it ever since. Well, they can be excused on the ground Of loyalty to Tucson and the county The Brady cattle bore the C and C. E. brands. They were the beaC grades and finest fiesh9d animals that have stepped into a cattle car this sea- son, showing tlfat Mr. Brady is an adept at the business of cattle raising. He has been active this season ir pushing local sales and will be hoarl from again before tae early season of 1899 closes.-TUcscn Citizen.
 Attorney Rochester Fcrd delivered the opening argument yesterday in be- half Of Colin Cameron ct al, holders of the San Rafael grant in Pima and Santa Cruz counties. Today Assistant Unit cd States Attorney w. H. Pope is hand ling facts and evidence in tl1e case on the part Of the government. Tomorrow Senator J. T. Morgan Of Alabama, for the grant holders, and United States Attorney Matt G. Reynolds, for the government, will occupy the day, pos sibly more, taking for discussion the law relating to demasias, a Spanish law, meaning excess outside of grants in dispute. Judge W. H. Barnes and ex-Attorney General Francis J. Heney are to be heard. so that the week and part of next will ,ba taken up in flights of oratory of the highest order. No case before the court has attracted more attention than the one now under discussion The court is likely to ccp- tinUe it's session several days.-TIlc- son Citizen.
 Washington NJ Jacobs died in Los Angeles yesterday morning at nihe o'c.ock. Early this month Mir. Jacobs went to Los Angeles to obtain relief from illness resulting from rupture.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
TIPPING KING LEOPOLD.
Courtesy to Two American Women
 Who Thought He was a Gardener.

King Leopold of Belgium gave his annual garden party recently at the castle of Laelzen, the beautiful grounds of which are famous all over the world. The recurrence of the date recalls an amusing event which took place 2 few days before the fete last year, in which King Leopold enjoyed himself inn mensely with the bonhomie which makes him so deservedly popular among his subjects.
 The king of the Belgians was near the gate of Laeken castle one after noon when 'dwo well dressed, handsome American ladies approached him and asked him whether he had time to show them the grounds. The king willingly acquiesced, and the fair Americans, who took him for his own head gardener asked him innumerable questions, many of them indiscreet. about himself.
 On their way through the grounds the party came face to face with the chamberlain, the Count d'Oultrernc to whom the king, politely removing his hat and addressing him with the utmost respect, said that he was talk ing the liberty of showing the ladies around"
 The count smilingly acquiesced and the ladies were delighted. When their visit was over they rewarded his maj esty with ten franc piece fer his trouble, and he, with many bows, as- sured them that if an invitation to the coming Iarty were procurable they should have it. The Invitation found it's way to the hotel where they were staying, and the astonishment of the ladies on being presented Cby Count d'OultremonD to King Leopold was complete as they recognized the ami able gardener of a fuN days before. Their ten franc piece was upon the kings watch chain, where it has re- maired ever since.-New York Jour- nal.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27

Unfortunately the trip was without avail as the sufferer slowly failed un- til death came. The deceased was
 born about sixty-five years ago and came to Tucson in 1880, where he en- gagged in the business of an assayer. He was at one time justice of the peace. Mir. Jacobs was interested in
 mining and owned valuable mining property in Sonora, just beyond the line A wife, three sons, Elizardo, Benjamin and Edward and two daugh- ters. Rcsa and Eliza, survive him. The deceased was highly esteemed and the family have the sympathy of all ill their reavement.-Tucson Star.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
THE LAST TRIP.

Eastbound of the Santa Fe s'Califor- nia Limited'' for this season will pass Ash F1crk June 1, and passengers leav- ing Phoenix at p. mA May 31, can make connection with same. Passen- gers desiring to take advantage of this superior train service before it is discontinued can do so by leaving PhceniX any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday up to and including the above date, by calling at the city ticket office of the s. F. P. & P, A West Washington street, Phoenix. Pullman space through to Kansas City or Chicago on sale at this office.
 E. w. GILLETT,
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
s746o TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN

Via the Santa Fe, June 15 and 16 for B. P. O. Elks meeting, but the public can take advantage of the low rate offered. Get full particulars and make sleeping car reservations at city ticket office of the s. F P & P, No II West Washington street.
 E. ". GIBLETT.
 General Agent.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
FAREWELL FOREVER.

Tt is for the last time'' he whis- pered. Dumbly eyes told eyes this vas the truth. Always inevitable, il had come at last After tonight there was to be no future in common As yet neither had said the word that each WIS thinking of.
 ''It has been a most sweet chapter in our lives,'' said she, with downcast eyes.
 T would net have missed it." replieI he, though we may never add
 ''To be continued"
 And . tear stole softly OCT her cheek. Each had fingered, 10th to turn ever the last torn leaf. Soon nothing would be left cf what had been all Alas, that the books of mems lives shoud be written in the sand, and that the tides of the year leave not a trace.
 She stood beside him, her lips quiv- ering with agony-suffereGl for his sake. His eyes were filled with pity ing tears for the two broken lives thei1 cw1. Alas, for tde happy fool ish fugitive hours they had spent n common. Alas, for the nights bloom ing with happy silence under the stars. The shaded lamp is burning out. The hour has come. Words are poor things,
 Did I bring my stick?"s and his trembling hand reaches into a ahad- Owy corner.
 Yes, here it is," replied she.
 "GCod night"
 "Gcod night
 Each knows that t is good by" X caress. A sigh. A sob. The door closes. His rapid footsteps are lost to her listening ear. Yes. It is over. The darkness swallows him from sight And she? She slowly rearranges her rulfled hair. as she murmurs. with q yawn; T wonder what time he will come up tomorrow night"
 They had bidden each other an e1er- nal farewell 5efore.-Tit-Bi
 My wife never gets me up to cut the grass before breakfast"
 "Is that so?
 Yes; she tried it once, and I was 50 sleepy l ran the lawn mower all over her fewer beds. Chicago Record.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-27
s8.2O-PREscoTT AND RETURN.

Commencing Saturday. May 27, and every Saturday thereafter, until Au- gust 26. the s. F. P & P railway will make the above rate to Prescott for the benefit of Phoenix people desiring to go to the mountains to escape the summers heat in the valley. Full particulars given at city ticket office, No. fl West WashiT. .gton street.
 E. W. GILLETT,
 General Agent.