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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
AMERICAN TROOPS IN CHINA
All Except Legation Guard About
Ready to Embark.

Washington. October 4.-Based on
General Chaffee's advice. the war de-
partment officials are OF the opinion
that ali of the American troops includ-
ed in the order of evacuation have not
only left Pel<in, but probably are now
at Tien Tsin or nearby. The quarter
masters department has made all ar
rangements for taking them aboard
ship, SO there is no longer. much danger
Of the troops being prevented by Ice
from leaving north China.
1t is now said that in all probabili-
ty General James III. Wilson. the Sec
ond in command in China. will soon be
detached, and will not remain in Pc
kin, according TO the original pro-
gramme.
Instead of having the negotiations
for a final settlement conducted
through a fully organized commission
on behalf Of the United States govern
ment. as il first proposed. il begins TO
appear that they will be conducted, IL
there are TO be any formal negotiations,
Through the simple mechanism of the
American legation at Pekin. proper
credentials for the purpose being dis
patched to Minister Conger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
NO JOINT DEBATE
Bryan Will Answer Questions by Del
aware Republican Committee

Georgetown, Del, October 24.-In re-
sponse to inquiry from Wilmington,
concerning joint debate with Mr..
Bryan at that place tonight, the fol-
lowing reply was sent from his train
today, and it is understood to have
been inspired by him:
Patrick Neary, democratic commit
tee, Wilmington, Del:
Mr.. Bryan does not desire that the
meeting tonight shall be given the ap-
pearance in any degree of a joint de-
bate, and he therefore does not desire
that any republican shall appear upon
the platform for the purpose of asking
him questions.
Please communicate this immedi-
ately to Mr.. J. H. Nields. If, however,
the republican state committee of Del
aware will certify in writing that they
desire Mr.. Bryan to answer the five
questions suggested by Mr.. Nields,
Mr.. Bryan will take those questions
up in his address tonight, and answer
them. He will submit five questions
for the republican state committee to
answer"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
THE WRECK OF THE MAINE
To be Removed From Havana Harbor
An Obstruction to Navigation

Washington, October 24.-The battle
ship Maine is to be removed from Ha-
vana harbor, as it is considered an
obstruction to navigation. Several
times since the close Of the Spanish
war there has been talk Of raising the
wreck, but it has been postponed from
time to time for various reasons. Now
General Wood, upon the recommenda-
ton of the herbor authorities Of Ha-
yana, considers that the removal OF
this obstruction to navigation has be-
come imperative. It is sinking deep
er and deeper into the mud Of the har-
Dor, and the longer the work. is de-
layed the more difficult it will be OF
accomplishment. Today General WOOD
saw the secretary Of the navy, and
after laying the matter before him IN
detail, secured the secretary's consent
for the removal Of the wreck. The
work will be undertaken Immediately
upon General Woods return to Hava-
ma, which will be within the next week
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
AMENDED NOTICES
TO STRIKERS AGREED TO BY SEVERAL
BIG COAL COMPANIES
THE END OF THE CONTEST NEAR
President Mitchell Thinks Matters
VIII Soon be settled-Both Strikers
and Mine Omcials Delighted to Hear
the News as to the Amended Notices
to be Posted-A Meeting OF the Mine
Workers Omcials to be He'd to Cam
vass the situation.

Scranton, Pa, October 23.-The Della
Delaware and Hudson, the Hillside Coal
and Iron Company (the Erie). and the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Compa-
nies, through their general superin-
tendents. this afternoon agreed upon
an additional notice as to the 10 per
cent. increase. The same will be post
ed at once and will help to settle the
great coal strike speedily.
Pottsville. Pa. October 23.-At a big
meeting of miners here today President
Mitchell made a speech in which he
said:
"I believe it will be but a few days
longer until the operators in the Halle
ton, Lackawanna and Wyoming val
leys will consent to post notices agree
ing to pay the 10 per cent increase in
wages until April 1st. I believe that II
you stand together the rest OF this
week, by Monday at the latest, you can
return to work with everything won
you struck for"
Hazleton, October %. - President
Mitchell's statement in lss speech at
Pottsville today that he believed the
strike would be ended by next Monday
if all the operators posted notices guar
anteeing the 10 per cent increase until
April 1st, was received here tonight
with much pleasure by mine workers
and the mine officials. 1t is believed
that nothing now will intervene to de-
lay the ending of the contest, which
has run more than five weeks.
President Mitchell was asked on his
arrival here from Pottsville tonight or
what he based his belief that the strike
would end with this week. but he de-
clined to say anything other than the
proposition of the miners was so fair
that he could see no reason why tbs
| operators should not accept.
He expressed satisfaction that th'
| Forest Mining Company whose mer
| have been on strike since January, had
| acceded to the demands. He declined
| to say what course would be pursued
| if one or more companies refused Il
guarantee the payment of the increas'
until April 1st.
A meeting of the national executive
board of the United Mine Workers o
America and the officers of the thre'
anthracite districts will be held her
| tomorrow for the purpose, Mr.. Mitchell
| says, of thoroughly canvassing the sit
| uation. He would not say whether tn
! conference would take any positive ac
ton looking towards the calling off o
the strike. If any action will be taken
| he said, it would depend entirely upol
| what the canvass would show.
In answer to another question. tn
| labor leader said he would not take tn
responsibility upon himself of calling
off the strike but would rather hav
the national board vote upon the ques
ton. :.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
y SENSATION IN GERMANY
Over Alleged Bribery of the Secretary
OF state for Interior

Berlin, October PA great sensa-
ton has been caused by the allegation
that Count Won Posadowsky- Wehner,
the secretary of state for the interior,
has been ''bribed with IL, 600 marks for
his work in connection with the penal
servitude bill of 1898. The allegation is
contained in letter which Is going the
rounds of the German press. The writer
asserts that Herr Krupp subscribed
5000 marks to the fund constituting the
alleged bribe."
The bill was defeated I'm 1899. 1t ap-
pears from the letter that il was not
question Of bribing the minister Of
the interior, but of placing in his hands
the sum Of 1000 marks to be used for
the purpose of agitating for the pass
age Of the bill." referred TO-
The National Zietung says IL + ex-
pected that Count Won Posadowsl<y-
Wehner will resign, and nearly all TIN.
papers condemn him severely
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
THE DUPONT CUP SHOOT
Three Men Make Full Score A Tie
On q Tie

Baltimore, October 24-The contest
for the Dupont cup which was shot off
at the grounds of the Baltimore Shoot
ing Association today came very near
taking on international proportions.
When the scores were compared at the
end of the match it was found that
three men had sent all their birds to
grass. They were Pierce, of the Bal
timore Association; Robert Welch, of
New York and j. Postons, of Hedley,
England. The shoot-off for the prize
began Immediately, the conditions
being a series of five birds each. Pierce
missed his fourth shot and was out of
it, but the other two killed all, and
another series Of five was begun by
each. Welch killed all of his, but the
Englishman fell down on his fifth shot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
A Hot Game of Foot Ball

Lexington, Va, October A.-The
University if Virginia played the Vir-
ginia military institute this afternoon
the hardest fought game Of foot ball
ever seen in the valley. The score
stood o to 0. The university started
in with a rush, but the cadets held
them down from the beginning. The
cadets hammered Virginia's line and
once got within four yards of goal.
When the game ended the cadets were
within ten yards of Virginia's goal
and had the ball. Virginia got with
in five yards of a touchdown in the
first half, but could not make it. Um-
pire, Armstrong, Of Yale; Referee,
Tucker, OF Washington and Lee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
THE BOSSCHIETER MURDER
The Hack Driver BaiIed Analysis of
the Girls Stomach Being Made

New York, October A.-Soul Thorp,
the driver of the carriage in which
Jennie Bosschieter, the Paterson mill
girl was carried about the streets of
Paterson after she had been drugged
and assaulted, as alleged, by four
men. was released today uncer $500
bail to appear as a witness against
Walter McAlister, George c. Kerr,
William A. Heath and Alexander
Campbell, who are accused of causing
the girls death.
The coroner of Passaic county said
today that the inquest into the death
of Miss Bosschieter cannot be held
until report is received from the
chemists who are making an analysis
of the contents of the girls stomach,
and it may be two weeks before the
chemists work is completed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any drug
gist the remedy for the cure Of this
trouble. A small quantity Of Ely's
Cream Balm placed into the nostrils
spreads over an infiamed and angry
surface. relieving Immediately the poin-
full Inflammation, cleanses. heals and
cures. A cold in the head vanishes I'M
mediately. Sold by druggists or viii
be mailed for so cents by Ely Brothers.
56 Warren Street, New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
DEATH IN CHURCH MEETING
DIR. ]. n. Craig Dies While Addressing
the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia.

Newport News, Va, October "a
While addressing the Virginia Presby-
terian synod at today'S session, Rev.
DR.. J. N. Craig, of Atlanta, Ca. sud-
denly fell to the floor and in a few
moments expired. Heart disease was
the cause of death.
DR.. Craig was we'll known iii the
Presbyterian church throughout the
south and held the office of secretary
of the board of home missions of the
southern general assembly. His wife
and daughter were attending the synod
with him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD
Second Days Session-EIectfon of Of
ficers-Rapfd Work
Especial to the Messenger.)

Especial to the MeSSengeT.)
Florence, S. c., October 24.-The sy-
nod of South Carolina, which convened
in the First Presbyterian church last
night. has made splendid progress in
the dispatch of business.
The election of officers resulted last
night in the selection of the Hon. w. F.
Stevenson, of Cheraw, as. moderator;
Rev. T. H. Law, as stated clerk; Rev.
assistant clerk
Rev. Melton Clark, the local pastor.
welcomed the members of the SYNOD
on behalf of the citizens of Florence.
Today routine business was taken UP
and nearly all day spent in hearing va
rious committees Three sessions are
held daily.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
Especial to the Messenger.

N5P(N5<s1 " Sx1O &xxCO1~IA6CIV
Raleigh, n. c., October 24.-Weather
conditions were fine today and a large
crowd gathered at the state fair. The
racing was devoid Of special feature.
A small field competed In the two har-
ness classes. Distance was waived in
the 2:30 trot and pace and Defender,
owned by James N. Williamson. OF
Graham, was sent for a>record and
paced the first heat in 2:1sk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

Do not get scared IL your heart trou-
bles you. Most likely you suffer from
indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what you eat and gives the worn
out stomach perfect rest. 1t is the only
preparation known that completely di-
gests all classes Of foods that is why
It cures the worst cases Of indigestion
and stomach trouble after everything
else has failed. It may be taken in all
conditions and cannot help but do you
good. R. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

1t is well to know that DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Safve will heal q burn and
stop the pain at once. 1t will cure
eczema and skin diseases and ugly
wounds and sores. It is certain cure
for piles Counterfeits may be offered
you. See that you get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. r. r. Bel
lamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
The Atlanta shootinx-Ms,oh

Atlanta, Ga, October 24-George
Peterman, of Charleston, s. c., won the
gold medal for target shooting in the
amateur shooting tournament here to-
day, with a score of 300 out Of a possi-
BILE $50. w. A Baker. Of Griffin. Ga.
was second with 299. Tomorrow the
live bird match will begin. A silver
cup is the trophy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
Closing of Paris EXPOSITION

Paris, October A.-The government
has decided To prolong the exposition
for an additional week It will close
Sunday. November 11th- The American
exhibitors generally, are opposed to the
prolongation, az they have made con-
tracts and every other arrangement to
remove their exhibits on the day
originally set for closing, and many Of
them have booked their passages home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

Now is the season when the small
boy fills himself with green fruit,
which invariably leads to cramps. diar-
rhoea or dysentery. II parents are
prudent, they will have q bottle or
Pain-Killer ready for such summer
emergencies. Avoid substitutes, there
is but one Pain-Killer. Perry Davis.
Price 25c. and SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
Simmons Club at Dunn

Especial to the Messenger)
Dunn, N. c., October PA Simmons
Club was organized here tonight. with
thirty men endorsing Simmons. A list
was handed in containing about eighty
voters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
Mr.. White Accepts the Call
(Special to The Meaeenger.)

Raleigh, October 24-Rev. John z.
White, secretary Of the Baptist state
mission board OF this state. teiegraphs
me from Baltimore that he accepts the
call to the pastorate of the Second
Baptist church, Of Atlanta, to take ef-
feet January 1st
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
Especial to the Messenger.)

NSf~SAoi " thC &xASSS~AAS~~'
Raleigh, N. c., October A.-At the
inter state shotgun shoot at clay pig
cons at the fair grounds today the
highest score was made by Worther,
Of South Carolina. S5; next coming Nc
Kissick, Of Ashevillle. Is; Jordan, of
Greensboro. S3, Byrd g.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

This is the season when mothers are
alarmed on account of Group. 1t II
quickly cured by One Minute Cough
Cure, which children like to take r
r. Bellamy. >,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
WARNINGS OF DANGER
Received by the Consuls at Canton
Successes OF the Rebels.

Hong Kong. October z31The sifua-
ton at Canton Is comparatively qujet-
It is reported that the conSllls have
received letters warning them Of dan
ger.
Refugees from Hui Chow Ay the
rebels are welcomed everywheue. They
take nothing without payment and are
treated as guests instead Of az enemies
Their leaders are supposed to number
ten, each commanding q separate band.
The one operating IN the How Lung
Hinteriand II a mere STRIPPING, but -
everywhere successful He . reported
to have defeated a large body OF i'm
perial troops. killing 100 Of the Chinese
soldiers.
The surnames OF four on the rebel
chiefs are Fong, Ho, Ching and Chan
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26

The best method of cleansing the
liver IL the use Of the famous little pills
known az DeWftt's Little Early Rtsers-
Easy 10 take. Never gripe. R r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-26
FeeIines OF saYetv perv

Feelings OF safety pervade the
household that uses One Minute Cougn
Cure, the only harmless remedy thAx
fallible for coughs, colds. crc p and all
throat and lung troubles II viii pre-
vent consumption R. r. Bethany
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-20
From the st, load Journal Press.
BY MANDAMUS.
City Attorney Trebby Begins Proceedings
to Have His Legal Bill Paid at
Little Falls.

Through Attorney Geo. w.
Stewart, OF this city, Samuel Trebby
as city attorney of Little Falls has
begun 4 legal proceeding to compel
Mayor Vasaly Of that municipality
to sign the warrant for the full
amount Of his alleged salary as such
city official. The action il in the ma
ture of a mandamus proceeding.
The complaint shows that between
April l. 1899, and February S, 1870
the date OF the commencement OF the
proceeding-the relatOr performed
certain legal labor for the city us its
attorney in the circuit rourt OF the
United States; that the work was
done at the special instance OF the
city council and was reasonably
worth $3.50; that at ~ regular meet
ing of the council held February s.,
1900, the council allowed him the full
amount OF his claim: that the city
clt rk presented the voucher to the
mayor for his signature, but the may
or without cause, justification or
excuse refused to sign the order,
wherefore plaintiff prays for an al
Tentative writ of mandamus where
in the mayor must show cause. why
he refused to sign. The writ is re-
turnable the first day Of the Nor
rison county term Ct court.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-20
A Fire Prevented.

An alarm OF fire was turned "a
frO,n kidder street at = O'Clock Fri
day evening, and the department
hurried to that locality. The build
ing thought to be On fire was the
one occupied on the ground floor by
u laundry, and the second story 10y
John Schreit,er and family. 1t is To-
Gated about mid way OF the block be-
tween Broadway and First avenue
south on Kihder street. Smoke wns
seen issuing from the cracks be-
tween tho boards near the chimney.
Firemen got up to the roof, and
af'er cutting a hole in the root to get
the water to the spot where the fire
was supposed to be found that there
was a large crack in the chimney,
and it was the smoke that came from
this crack that led to the belief that
the building was on fire. The
chimney rests against the board
walls and theee boards would have
been ignited in a short time. The
fires in the several stoves leading to
this chimney were put out and it Ia
said the occupants declared that
the chimney would be repaired be-
fore being used again.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-20
Novelties In Jevvelry, Purses, Etc.

In Elsie Bees fashions in The Jewel
ers' Circular occur the following:
Quite the swell affair Of the moment
in its line is the very fine chain Of ex-
ira length punctuated With cabochon
turquoiscs or carbunclcs. And those
wearers who note each passing wave
of social caprice attach at most. two
pendants to their chain, but these must
be Of the richest and most beautiful or
quaint and rare.
1t Is not unusual for flashing gems
TO form q continuous line Of light and
color across the back Of the hand. as
every finger may be allowed it's quota
Of rings. provided always that they
are tastefully chosen with reference to
one another.
Newest and daintiest in cigarette
cases for the feminine contingent are
those Of soft, undressed feathers in
delicate gray or tan tones, with fasten-
ing jeweIed with turquoise.
Bewldering. fascinating and alto
gether indescribable are the soft
shades Of color shown in the undressed
feathers used for chatelaine bags and
purses.
Almost invisible platinum mounting
is employed with very fine jewels IN
rings, cOrsage ornaments, pins, etc.
The fancy for setting diamonds or
other brilliant stones in the jaws Of
q griffin or lion is Il striking one.
Every variety Of chatclailr arrange
I ment is in high popularity just now.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-20
YOU Can't
III =
Dodge THEM

Did you ever try to dodge the
rain-drcps ? Did net succeed
very we'll, did you? It's just
as useless to try TO escape from
the germs CT consumption. You
can't do it. They are about Us
on every hand and we are CON-
stantiy taking them into our
lungs.
Then why don't we all have
this disease =? Simply because
these germs cannot gain a foot
hold i'm a strong throat ard
lungs. It's when these are
weak that the germs master.
The body must be we'll supplied
with fat. The danger comes
when tine BLOOD is poor and the
body is thin. If your cough does
not yield, and your throat and
lungs feel raw and sore, you
should not delay another day.
Take
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-20
MR, SOLOMON SLOAN.
aives Some Fine Advice 81 RunalAa
the Universe.

Gives Some Fine Advice 81 Running
tho Uaiver.e.
Mr.. Editor:
A. to the Transvaal war.
II were boss
There would have been no var In the
Iransvaal.
Yet. when 1t was ill over. England
would have been just as veil satisfied
and the Beers just a. we'll pleased ~
they will be when they get through kIlt
ing each other.
Chess playing 10 the only civilized
way to settle international disputes. 1t
takes just Az much strategy a. war. and
the men that fall In chess battles don't
have any weeping widows and starving
children.
II one man Qualrels with another maa
and kills him, It Is murder.
If ten men have dispute With ten
ether men and begin shooting. it 10 hot.
II 4 million men have 4 disagreement
with 4 hundred thousand men and they
blow each other to pieces, 1t ts war, but
L Ia not civilization. It u not logical, 1t il
not sensible.
Arbitration is suggested. 1t Is all right
A. far a. It goes, but an arbitration COM
mission gives the average citizen no
chance to "holler." They don't get out
brass bands when successful arbitrator
come home, and the lack OF a chance to
display enthusiasm will keep the hoi pol"
loi awake nights. You have got to give
him something to hurrah over.
Now, II nations would only settle their
troubles by chess. every hamlet wonld
be recruiting camp. every county fair a
drill ground. Chess tournaments would
take the place Of battles.
The heroes who would save their coun.
try's honor would be her champions in
chess. The victories won would be those
Of skill and strategy. Chess conquerors
would return to their native towns with
the flags all flying in their honor.
There would be no more countries laid
waste by war. Work in the mines would
60 on uninterruptedly. Men who fought
for their country would no longer 90
MANNED or blind through life. draw ing
a wretched p:ttance in return for irrep-
ara bic injuries to their God given bodies.
would be the nations with the most
brains. II would not change the maps
much, cxcrp' to put the golden rim Of
prosperity on all Of them.
With no standing army to keep In
board and clothes, with every ab|ebodied
man working for his living and playing
chess for a place in the front ranks of
the government team. there wouldn't be
so many wars anyhow.
And that's how it would be If | were
boss.-Solomon Sloan IN New York Her
aid