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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
THE TRANSVAAL VOLKSRAAD.
Converting of the Session of 1900-Kru-
gers Speech Opening the Session.

Pretoria, May S.-The official closing
of the 1900 volksraad, which broke up
unoffcially in September last, took
place today. The vacant seats of Gen
eral Joubert and General DeCock were
filled with flowers. The hall was
crowded. a large number of ladies' be-
ing present.
In the prayer of the chaplain by an
alluSion to General Joubert many
were moved to tears. After the praye
the raad adjourned to the afternoon,
when the session Of 1900 was inaug-
urated. The ceremonies were accom-
panied by the customary %salutes. Pres
ident Kruger arrived in the state car
riage with the usual SEQ All the
d~iplomatiStS and foreign attaches, in
Guiding General Gourko, the Russian
attache, were present.
President Kruger, in his speech
opening the session, alluded feelingly
to the vacancies. Referring to General
Joubert, he said:
Future generations will be able to
Judge the work of the deceased, whose
demeanor inspired the enemy with re-
spect and whose humane and brave
conduct gave fame n Importance to
the state among civilized nations"
After referring to the peace pro-
posals of the presidents Of both repub-
lies to Lord Salisbury, President Kru-
ger said: w ave proved by legisla-
ton and u dealings with Great
Britain last year hat it was our de-
sire to preserve peace, and now that
war has broken out, We will do every
thing to restore peace"
After abiding to the deputation now
on a mission to Europe n the
United States n the presence Of so
many attaches, proving the intense in
terest of the powers in the republics,
and to their methods Of fighting, he
said he was pleased to see that the
sympathy of the world was on their
side In the war, that ambulances had
been sent and that their friends were
united in endeavoring to alleviate the
distress caused by the struggle.
After references to alleged violations
of the Red Cross convention and to the
consequent protests of foreign powers,
President Kruger continued: Mot
withstanding the difficult circum-
stance, / am glad to say hat our
inanceS will enable us to Deal the
great expense of the val and that the
mines are flourishing."
The president concluded with a ref
erence to the Free State loan and sug-
geSted that the session be not long
prolonged and hat only matters OF
peroration he invoked the blessing
preroration he invoked the blessing
and help of the Almighty.
The proceedings terminated with I'm.
usually impressive speeches and
prayers. Fifty out of a total of sixty
legislators We're present, several OF
them still suffering from wounds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
BAKER WIFE SHOOTING CASE
Mrs. Baker Declines to Testify and
Her Husband is Released No Reply
from Holton as to Joint Canvass.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., May S.-A. D. Baker
was given a hearing today and his
wife refusing to say he shot her. he
was released on merely nominal bond.
The treasurer today made demand
on the Wake county commissioners for
$500. the amount allowed since 1892
to the register of deeds out of state
money to pay MIN for making out lists
The treasurer says he asked the chair
mar or n commissioners If there
was any law for this allowance and
that h chairman replied if there was
not there ought to be.
AS yet no reply has come to Chair
man Simmons invitation to Chairman
Holton for a joint canvass. The sec
rotary OF state requests that county
election boards will send in at once
acquisitions for the election law and
blanks, poll books and registration
books.
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A Battle Between Union and Nom
Union MinerstMore Trouble Feared.

Cumberland, Nd, May S.-About
1000 of the Georges Creek miners, who
have been or strike several weeks. and
who had determined TO resume work
today. were met this morning by an
equal number of union men at ocean
mine No. 1 and a serious clash occur
red. One of the men, John Davidson,
who persisted in entering. the mines
against the protests of the union men
was assaulted and badly beaten. Sew
eral others were beaten and seriously
injured. Only about fifty Miners sue
e in entering the mines.
Homecoming is reported to be in pos
session Of a bowling mob. Sheriff
Martin and deputies have gone to the
scene. The ugly feeling between the
union and non-union men Is growing
n 1t is feared that the militia will
be dhlled out to quell the disturbances
in the several towns in the region.
United Mine Workers Organizer
Warner is personally leading the union
men. Meetings are being held at
Reckhart and Midland, by the organ
ization men AND intense excitement
prevails.
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Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh. y. c.. May S.

TS1fciSu. ~ -, MAY O.
Tn decision of President Alderman.
Of the state university, to accept the
presidency OF Tulane university, at
New Orleans. was by 40 means unex-
pected, but causes great regret all
over North Carolina. 1t viii be very
difficult to find his successor.
The supreme court today heard ar
gument in the appeal in the case OF the
State VS.. Newman, from Greensboro,
this being the last On the docket. New
man is charged with violating the dis
pensary law.
Rev. John E. White asks for ten days
time in which to consider whether he
will accept the presidency of the Bap-
fist female university. He is also ten
dered the presidency of a Baptist in
stitution in Georgia.
The farmers Of Rowan county make
a new departure. They are building a
cooperative cotton mill at China
Grove, to be known as the Linn mill.
around the base of the Vance statue
in the CAPITOL SQUARE began today. 1t
was yesterday decided to have UGH a
mound, and not a terrace, and the
change is in excellent taste.
Governor Russell, who is furious at
the treatment the late republican state
convention gave him by ignoring him,
empties the walls of his wrath upon eX-
Congressman Richmond Pearson, who
is seeking, he says, to defraud Con-
gresham Crawford out of a seat. 1t
was Pearson who openly led The move
ment to snub the governor. The repub-
licans detest the governor and point
with pride 10 the fact that two state
conventions have ignored him."
B. H. Moore, the swindler who acted
as agent, OIL rather pretended to be the
agent, of a bogus affair, known as the
Alaska-Klondyke Improvement and
Mining Company, which he claimed
had a North Carolina charter, is in
Jail at Kansas City. He was tried
there last week for the second time
and was given a three years sentence
to the penitentiary. He appealed, but
got no further, as a 1000 bond was
demanded.
Major w. a. Guthrie, of Durham.
appeals from Judge Simonton's deci-
sion in favor Of the American Tobacco
Company in the matter of the sale of
the Blackwell Durham Tobacco Com
pany. This is the case in which the
judge appointed a permanent receiver
and ordered the property of the Black
we'll Company sold.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
MAXTON
Correspondence of the M~essenger.D
Maxton. y. C. May \.

~ Va NHN RANC1tIktAsl
Maxton, y. c.. May 5.
The municipal election passed of
very quietly Monday. There was very
little interest taken, there being no
political issues or otherwise. John IL.
Esq. was elected mayor Messrs.
John Leach. T. j. Wocten. N. G.. Nc
IKenzie and J. G. Parish commission
IeTs.
Mrs. Thomas b. Russell was carried
last week by her husband To the hos
Ipital in Wilmington for treatment.
She has been III for some lime and
very little hope is entertained by her
for her recovery.
Mr.. A. J.. McKinnon Is erecting a
large livery and sales stables on East
Main street.
The labor problem is getting to be
IA serious question among the farmers
as well as among the housekeepers in
our villages and towns. There seems
to be a constant eXodus of servant girls
going north, and the saw mills. tur-
distilleries and railroads are
offering good wages to the men. Some
farmers are offering as high as $3.50
iper month. Ii the movement is gen.
leral over the south, as APPARENTLY IL is.
lit must effect very materially the pro-
lduction of cotton The cotton factor
lies are also securing the woods" for
1.-THE white tenants to work in the fac
tories.
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AMERICAN GARRISON ATTACKED.
Surrounded by Overwhelming Force
of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. After Two
Days.

Manila, May S.-A force Of rebels
May End attacked twenty men OF Com
'pany /. Forty-fourth regiment, sta
toned at Barotac. Iloilo province. on
the island Of Panay. Three of the
Americans were killed and seven were
wounded.
The enemy, estimated to number 400
men, surrounded Barotac and attacked
the place on all sides. After two men
been killed and four the
commander sen -four men to
try and get through III communicate
with the remainder Of the company at
IDumangas. OF the Jour men. one was
killed and three were wounded. The
latter managed TO return to Barotac.
Ia friendly native finally brought news
lof the fight to a company OF the Tween
lty-sixth, who succored the garrison OF
lBarotac on the night Of May Bird. The
Ienemy's losses were heavy.
A court-martial, composed OF Gen
Ieral Hall, presiding. General Grant and
several colonies, convened today at
Manila to try Colonel Petit on the
charge of delivering a Filipino prison.
er to the local authorities at Gam
Iboangan with the result that the prfs-
loner was Immediately killed
Pedro Palermo, the former president
of the so-called Filipino cabinet. who
was recently captured I'm the mountains
lof Trinidad, has arrived here and has
been placed incommunicado I'm the po-
ilitical Jail. He is suffering greatly
from sickness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11

Montgomery, Ala, May S.-The con-
problem in the south was opened at
the new auditorium tonight. Among
those on the stage who were faced by
the large crowds gathered to hear the
addresses were Governor Johnson,
Hon.. Hilary a. Herbert, Ex-Governor
McCorkIe. of West Virginia.; Mayor
Josephs. of Montgomery, and many
others prominent in public life.
The welcome of the state was eX-
tended by Governor Johnson, and
Mayor Josephs rendered the freedom
of Montgomery. Hon. John B. CASTOR,
of Montgomery, who acted as temper
airy chairman, spoke on the Idea and
History of the Conference
Ex-Secretary of the Navy Herbert,
who was introduced by Mr.. CASTOR,
was the next speaker. His subject was:
Problems that Present Themselves
The promoters of the conference have
made the following statement:
We wish to create a perfectly free
arena for the expression of every seri-
Gus phase of southern opinion. We
Shall not expect the speakers in this
conference to agree, for We are not
agreed ourselves on the various queS-
tons to be presented. We believe,
in discussion. Through the
conflict OF opinion and the courteous
expression of honest differences, we
believe that we shall advance the ed
ncation of the public mind north and
south. If most of the debates revolve
about the negro, it is not because we
are solely bent upon his special vel
fare Our interest is primarily for the
people of the south as a whole. We are
concerned in the broadest sense for the
prosperity and happiness OF our south
ern country. We shall not forget the
neglected elements of our white pop
ulation. In u general situation, how
ever. the negro is an important factor
industrially. as we'll as in other ways
and we feel that the difficulties OF tn
situation cannot be dissipated by
policy of silence"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

Washington, May S.-The agricuI-
Itural departments weekly o bull
Iletin issued today shows the following
summary of crop conditions:
Rain is now very generally needed
north of the Missouri and Ohio rivers.
1.-THE lack OF moisture being most seri-
lously felt in Michigan n portions OF
wisconsin, Minnesota and North Da-
lkota, while a part Of Texas continues
TO suffer from the effects OF the excess
sive rains of the W preceding weeks.
IPhenomenaliy heavy rains occurred In
california, being. oil the whole. greatly
beneficial. In the lake region. Ohio
VALLEY, the middle Atlantic states and
New England, frequent frosts were
more or less destructive.
The cool dry weather has retarded
corn planting in the states OF h Ohio
and Mississippi valleys and lax re-
lgion. but very favorable progress has
been made in the middle Atlantic and
missouri valley states. except Iowa and
Nebraska In the seven states the re-
ports concerning corn are generally
favorable, except in Texas and Flor
ida
Owing to low temperatures and lack
lof rain winter wheat has made slow
progress in the states Of the Ohio val
ley. and complaints of serious injury
Iby flies in Tennessee and rust in South
FCdroiiEd anu georgia are reported In
1.-THE middle Atlantic states and gener-
ally to the west CT the Mississippi the
crop has made good progress.
Cool nights have been unfavorabIe
to cotton over the northern portions
Iof n eastern half Of the cotton belt.
and the heavy rains of the previous
weeks In Florida and Texas has ne
fcessitated extensive replanting. Gener-
ally, however, the crop has done well
Goods stands are reported. except IA
the flooded portions OF Florida and
Texas. In h last named state plant
ing a been vigorously pushed where
practicable and Is well advanced In thu
tnorthern portion. but Ia much behind r.
1.-THE middle portions. where In place
tine third planting a been rendered
necessary by the floods.
ToDacco plants continue plentiful
and are large enough for trans-nlanf
ling in Virginia and Tennessee. ~.
bulk OF b crop has been : !,
lSo9th Carolina =
Fruit reports generally are encour
laying. - 49,
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BILLS BEFORE CONGRESS.

Washington, May s.-Bnls have been
introduced as follows: By Senator TILL
man, Of South Carolina, providing for
the settlement Of standing accounts
between South Carolina and the Unit
ed States growing out OF the war Of
1872. the Florida wars, etc; by Senator
Martin, Of Virginia, for a survey, FIX
ing the boundary between Virginia
and Tennessee.
A bill giving the widow at the late
Major General Henry Lawton q pen
sion Of $50 per month was today Ia
vorably reported to the senate from
the committee on pensions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
NO FREE SUGAR AND MoLAssEs

Washington. May 9.-The ways and
means committee today voted adversely
on the joint resolution of Representa-
tive Richardson, of Tennessee, to ad-
nit sugar, molasseS and materials en-
tering into the manufacture of sugars
duty free from Cuba and Porto Rico
The report was IN party lines, the
minority voting with Mr.. Richardson
in support of the resolution, which will
be reported with a recommendation
that It lie on the table.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11

There is no little enemy" Little
impurities in the blood Are sources OF
great danger and should be expelled
by Hoods S~arsaparilla-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
A COOPERATIVE COTTON sMILL

To be Built by Farmers-negrets at
designation of DIR. Alderman-Rus-
sci Furious at the Suu bling by His
Party-His D-enunciation OF Rich
mond Pearson-Major Guthrie APP
peals I'm the Blackwell Factory Case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
kRM0R PLATE PIERCERS
NEW SHELL INVENTED BY AN AMERI-
CAN NAVAL OFFICER,
KRUPP ARM0R PLATES PIERCE

As Easily as Green Wood by Krae-
J~orgensen Rifle B~aIIs-Tested at In
any Navy of the World able to
Withstand Them-The Krupp Plates
Pierced and split From the Point of
Impact.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-11
THE MONTGOMERY CONFERENCE

Address Statement of the Pro-
motors.
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FREE STATE CAPITAL MOVED.

London. May 8. $50 p. NIT is an
nounced in q special dispatch from
Lourenzo Marques hat the government
of the Orange Free States has been
moved from Kroonstad to Hebron
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Grown Patent" and Colorado
Best" brands Of -four are the best
that can be made from wheat. This
-four is made at home. Everytime
you buy sack Of -four in your own
mills you encourage home industries
Ask your grocer for Grown Patent"
or Colorado Best" -four and if he
does not keep these brands go to the
mill and buy them. Every sack is
guaranteed.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12
ely vls.ters.


Miss Adelaide Crossman went 70
Gallon City today. She expects to
visit q ranch near there for while.
Mrs. Mary L. Wood returned yes
terday from the Hot Springs hotel,
Canon City, where she has been visit
ing Mrs. Geo. Prentiss for the last
week.
Mrs. VIM. McFie has returned after
spending a few pleasant days in
Canon. Florence Tribune.
Mrs. Hardin of Canon City is here
for few days the guest Of N. H.
Good and family.
DR.. B. T. Polly returned Thursday
evening to Canon City to look after
his copper mine.-Cripple Greek
Press.
Mrs. Osborn of Portland avenue re-
turned last Monday from visit with
friends in Canon City.-Victor Record.
Q o Q
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Curtis J. Smith returned to Caiion
City Friday morning for the benefit Of
the little lady's health. The many
friends hope for Miss Smith speedy
recovery. Cripple Greek Star.
Mrs. F. A. Rider is visiting friends
in Canon City this week.
Mr.. John Hawkins of Canon City
came up to Buena Vista to spend the
4th.-Buena Vista Republic.
Mrs. Chris Miller and daughter, Miss
Lydia, came up from Canon City Tues
day morning to spend the Fourth
Goldfield Times.
H. L. Short, general manager Of
\
the Rocky Mountain Oil company,
spent Monday in Canon City looking
after business matters.
The United Oil company this morn
ing struck oil in well No. 23l two
and a half miles south Of town at .
depth Of 23O0 feet. Indications are
that q large body of oil hiss been en-
countered. Men are at work today
casing the well and it will be in
pumping condition Sunday.
Mrs. A. H. Smith leaves this even
ing for her home in Canon, after
spending . few pleasant days with
her numerous friends.
Mrs. C. S. Coffman of Canon City,
spent the Fourth in Florence, the
guest Of friends at the st. Elmo.
Mrs. r J. Long, Of Cafon City. and
Miss Della slarovish, Of North Platte,
Nebraska who has been the guest Of
Mrs. C. H. Daley for the last week,
have gone to Cripple Gre * few
days.-Florence Tribune.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12
Beaver Creek Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Curtis celebrat-
ed in Florence, returning after the
rain.
Our friend, Judge McGowen the
only genuine Omaha platform states
man on Beaver, was orator Of the
day a. the celebration at Old Glen
dale where to tore the feathers from
the Eagles tail. Favored expansion
and protection and whooped her up
for Dom Paul, but where he will stand
in November Is question. We think
he will join the Rough Riders as it
will be the most comfortable for his
patriotic disposition.
Dick Palmer says there is large
band of antelope feeding out ON
Turkey creek.
Mr.. John Huber and Miss Lizzie
Pierce visited friends and celebrated
in Cripple Creek the Fourth. They
report pleasant time.
The Beaver sports have the race
horse fraternity at Florence bluffed
out. Our sports tried for several
weeks to get up horse race with
Florence on the Fourth, but Florence
could not find q horse to match
against the little mare Of Beaver.
II you Canon City people have any
thing that can run and want q race
inform the RECORD and we will ar
range for it.
The people Of Beaver had a very
nice display Of fire works on the night
of the Fourth from the high hill back
Of the depot. ~
The heavy rain on the afternoon Of
the Fourth did considerable damage
to the D. 4 R. G. track east Of Deav-
er. Rain came down in torrents, in
fact it was regular cloud burst.
Some parties from Pueblo are
opening stone quarry on the Elwell
ranch east Of Beaver. The Rio Grande
will put in ) spur track soon as posi-
bic.
The cement works at Portland are
running at full force and It Il aid
they are making very fine quality
Of cement. Several cars have already
been shipped and seems to Be giving
general sstisfsction.
Garden truck on Beaver u looking
tine, plenty of Kind and quality i ans.
The ranchmea are enjcying . very
prosperous yeaf.
GsAr EAoLn.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12
os.ery.s Aalnal Actors.

The coming Of Gsntry's dog and
pony show may b looked forward TO
this year with greater pleasure than
ever before, for Il u stated on good
authority that the performance y all
new and strictly up-to-dsts. This At
traction has always been . great
favorite here and the engagement
should, and doubtless will be q profit
able one.
Professor Gentry has always pro-
vided good entertainments for his
patrons, and this season be has
sclipsed al Of his former efforts In .
most marvellous bit Of training that
closes the entertainment In place Of
the old pyramid Of dogs and ponies.
It d . highly exciting fire scene. lib
orally set Of by the comical efforts
Of the dog and monkey aremen while
saving the life and property Of the
inmates Of the burning mansion.
The Professor is booked TO appear
under large water proof tent ct
Eleventh and Main streets Monday,
July 18th, afternoon and evening.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12
The Beat 3 AIwsy. CAeape.t

Take advantage Of tho quickest time
superb equipment and low excursion
rates offered By the Unien Pacific. One
faro plus $500 for round trip TO Chics-
60, Milwaukee. st. Paul. Duluth. ".
Louis. Kansas City Omaha intermediate
aud many other points. Tickets on
sale July 10, 20. aud August I. iinai
limit October 81. $50 your local agent
or address E. Il. Grimm. General Agent,
Denver. 6s.--sSt2
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Henry Harrison, wife and children
returned from their extended eastern
visit Monday. A most enjoyable time
is reported. Their visit embraced
Chicago, Washington and Pniladel-
phia. While in Philadelphia Mr..
Harrison attended the national Re-
publican convention and saw many
of the prominent politicians of the
United States-Wolcott, Hanna and
Depew among the number. Mr.. Har-
rison states that Senator Wolcott is
held in yery high esteem in the East
not only for his ability as an orator,
but as statesman, and one might
easily believe that Mr.. Harrison does
not agree with such expressions.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Mrs. NJ. S. Bailey and three child
rem left Sunday afternoon for
Hooper (San Luis Valley where she
will remain for two or three weeks
the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. ].
Johnston.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

0. P. Whipple, the gentleman who
recently purchased sixteen or more
lots in the new Virginia Park addi-
tion to this city, hasalreody substan-
TALLY completed one very neat stone
residence building on Walnut and
Eleventh. He also has the material
on the ground near Eleventh street
and Forest avenue for a commodious
hrick residence. Mr.. Whipple also
has the plans for four other houses
ready, and upon these he will begin
operations as soon as he can finish
up some contracts which be has on
hand at present.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Cahon City Hospital 9th.. 4 Green
wood. Open TO patients Of any reput.
able physician Trained nursing. board
and room, $500 per week.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Miss Helen E. Briggs, the popular
piano teacher left this morning for
Albert Lea, Minnesota, where she will
visit with relatives and take much
needed rest. Miss Briggs will return
in September to her class.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

sDr. W. D. Howe is having a neat
yet substantial stone wall put irplsce
around his property, corner Of 9th
and Greenwood. The wall will pre-
sent neat appearance.
Cañon City record., 1900-07-12

Mr.andMrs. .EmoryE. Allen of Cripple
Creek, are in the city, guests of dea-
con and Mrs J. J. Phelps, corner of
Macon and Tenth, and it is probable
that they will make their home in
Canon City. Mrs. Allen is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Phelps. sisxa