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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
NEW LIGHT ON THAT TREATY

NEW LIGHT ON THAT TRt1ATa-
1t now appears that the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty was not based upon the
Suez canal convention at all-at cas-
not in the one important and vital par
ticular which gives IL character and
vitality. Ii revives the features which
serve ESngiand's purpose IN the Mica
ragua matter, but carefully omits the
features which serve E~.ngland's pur-
pose in the Suez matter It omits. in
fact. the very life of h convention
We followed n Suez compact faith
fully I'D TO the point At which the
rights OF the United States would have
been secured. and there we stopped
Section 10, which gave England author
ity TO close the canal to the vessels
Of a hostile nation, practically at her
discretion, seems to have been over
looked entirely.
II was an oversight, no doubt, but =
very important one, since the ratinca-
ton OF the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
would have left the United States alb
solutely poweriess to protect itself in
case OF war. while the Suez
upon which ours Is supposed to be
modelled, gives England the largest
freedom in hat respect. We congrat-
ulate h country. therefore, upon n
very opportune discovery in question
and we offer our compliments to- Sen
ator Davis. and those members OF the
committee who are acting with him.
on the score OF their patriotic and. let
US add, much needed vigilance. OF
course. the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
cannot, in its present form. be- ratified
II turns out that the Instincts and
perceptions Of the American people
were truer and more intelligent than
the processes OF our diplomacy. The
practically universal protest Of the
country against the provision which
barred us from any and every measure
of self-defense has been abundantly
indicated by these remarkable dis
closures. IL is now clear that the Nj
caragua convention binds the United
States in the n vital respect in which
the Suez convention leaves England
absolutely free. In other words, we
protection n power which we humbly
~relinquished for ourselves.
We have never believed. and we do
not now believe. that this government
should consult England. or consider
England, even in the slightest way,
concerning any matter relating tn the
western hemisphere. We are nauseat-
ed-and the American people west OF
Hoboken share the sensation-by this
eternal and humiliatinG tadyism- In
our opinion. the United States should
e upon the way Of it's destiny ard
duty without regard to any European
power. Our strength in the past has
resided in this philosophy. Our weak
ness n our peril in the future will
consist in a departure from II. But
if the administration, backed by a Gem
placent congress, must for its peace of
mind consult foreign approval at every
step. let Us at least save what we may
of dignity and self-hespect-Wasnmr
ton Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
WANT THE 1901 CONVENTION.
Cape Fear Chapter, Daughters of the
Confederacy. Held an Important
Meeting Yesterday.

The Cape Fear Chapter, Daughters
of the C~onfederacy, are anxious to Sc
cure the holding Of the 1901 conven-
ton of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy in this city. The matter
was informally discussed at the regu-
lar March meeting of the chapter held
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock in
the assembly room of the Wilmington
Light Infantry Armory. OF course, it
is too early as yet for any definite &C
ton to be taken in the premises, but
it is necessary for the chapter to de-
eide upon making the effort and as
certain just what car be offered in the
way Of entertainment before the dele
gates go to the 1900 convention which
will be held in Montgomery, Ala. The
enterprise of the ladies of the Cape
Fea Chapter is to be most heartily
commended and the people Of the city
should give them the o cordial
support in their efforts to attract the
convention this way.
At the meeting of the chapter yes
terday Mrs. w. NJ. Parsley, the presi-
dent. presided and Miss Kate Harlow
was secretary. y feature of the meet
ing which proved especially interesting
to the members was a report OF tht
| recent convention in Richmond, writ,
| ten and read by Mrs. r. w. Hicks. II
was a beautiful and complete resume
Of the social and business features o
the convention and was very great!
appreciated by the chapter. Two new
members We're elected by the Chapter
Mrs. w. G.. Pulliam. The various re
ports of committees and officers show
ed the chapter to be in quite a flourish
ing condition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS.
OF Their Service In the Confed-
crate Army-More Factories Char
tered.
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh. ". c.. March IS.
The state charters the Reid Brick
Company. of Charlotte, capital SIS. 600.
also the Southern Machinery Company,
OF the same place. Frank II. Reid and
others being the stockholders In both.
The brick company has closed con-
tracts TO furnish o,0o1,uT prick. main
iy Ter use IN building cotton mills.
Raleigh escaped q snowfall yeSter-
day and asst night, but this morning
there vas a sleet, which did no dam
age. So far the fruit crop is all right,
having escaTed injury.
At Shaw University (colored) here
yesterday, there were thirteen Gradu-
ates in medicine. six in pharmacy and
two in law. President Meserve warn
ed the negroes TO beware Of politics.
saying the only things that race has
gained by politics in North Carolina
are the Jim Cro cars and disfran-
chisement, and that professional poll
tics TO the negro means ruin.
The history OF the North Carolina
troops in the confederate service is
now in the printers hands here. II
is. compiled by Justice Walter Clark,
There are 300 ~engravings, nearly all OF
individuals. There will be a complete
history Of each organization in service.
Democratic State Chairman Simmons
says the number OF speakers to be put
in the field this yea will exceed an
ever sent out before. They will sweep
the state from sea to mountains.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
GERMANY READY TO MEDIATE
When Both Parties to the T~ransvaal
War Desire Mediation.

Pretoria, March IA, via Lourenzo
Marques, Thursday, March 1.-THE
German consul has handed the follow
ing dispatch to President Kruger:
"The government OF Germany and
the emperor will be glad and ready to
assist in friendly mediation as soon as
the fundamental condition to Such are
apparent, as oon as it is demonstrated
that both opponents desire mediation.
Whether the desire already exists on
the British side can be found by the
republics OF direct inquiry at London
or through the good offices of a third
government which has no important in
tereSts Of is own to consider in South
Africa. The latter assumption is quail
flied by the numbe of natives in and
outside Europe, but not with Germany.
Any such step on the part Of the Ger
man government would awake suspi-
cions and have other than a humani-
tartan view. The increased miStrust
thereby engendered would not promote
a peaceable settlement. The request
of the republics to transmit their ap-
peal for mediation to the Austro-Hnn-
garian governments whose interests
are watched by the German consulate,
has been Immediately fulfilled"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

Captain ". s. Warrock is dead,
This was the sad news which spread
over the city last night casting a veil
Of sadness over the hearts Of a host
of people who by long association had
learned to admire aye owe him for his
beautiful Christian character and in
Vulnerable noble traits.
The news OF his death, While by no
means unexpected for ne had been
critically i'll for many weeks and ex-
pected to die at anv hour for several
days, was none the less a sad shock,
for il meant the loss of a man who
was invaluable in all the relations of
life. One who, since the early sixties,
had gone in and out before the peO-
pie OF this city exempiifying the beau
ties of Christian living-a devoted
husband. faithful in all his business
relations, Jealous in the work OF the
church of his choice. active in various
benevolent organizations and giving
freely both Of his means and rich store
Of wise cOunciling for he promotion
Of every worthy cause.
Captain WaTTOck died at $40 O'ciOcr
last night at his tOme, No. 309 Seul..
Second street, after an illness of prob
ably three months. At his bedside
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

His Horse Fell with Him and severely
strained His shoulder.

Mr.. Edward P. Bailey sustained
very painful injuries yesterday after
noon about 3 o'clock near the corner
of Front and Red Cross streets, while
riding on horse back, by his horse
slipping IN the pavement and falling
upon him.
Mr.. Bailey was riding along leisurely
when his horse became frightened and
ran on the sidewalk and in So doing
slipped and fell. Mr.. Bailey was not
able to free himself from the Stirrups
and tbs animal fell partially upon him,
and severely strained his shoulder, but
fortunately no bones were broken.
He was carried to the Wilmington
Iron Works and afterwards to his
home at 313 Ann street, where DR.. w.
E. Storm rendered the necessary medi-
cal assistance.
Mr.. Bailey was resting easily last
night and although his enquiries are
not very serious, they are exceedingly
painful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
THE ANT1-FoREIGN PARTY
In the Chinese Government Rapidly
Gaining the Ascendency-

Pekin. March 1s--The ascendency OF
the a~nti-foreign party is becoming
more pronounced daily. The dowager
empress appears unable to sufficiently
reward the officials who exhibit mark
ed hostility to everything not Chinese.
Hen Tung. probably the most bitterly
anti-foreign official Of the empire. has
been decorated with the three-eyed
peacock. which has not been conferred
for eighty years; the notorious Ii Peng
Hing. who was dismissed from ms gov
ernorship OF Shan Tung on the German
demand, has been advanced to the first
rank and the former Governor u
Sen. OF Shan Tung, has been appointed
governor OF the Shan So district, a
snub to the powers interested n like
~ To prejudice interests in the prov
ince, as the powers believe his NAL
administration is the cause of the
present state OF affairs in Shan Tung.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
THE PRISONERS IN FRANKFORT.
The Four Men Arrested for the Goebel
Murder brought to Frankfort-The
Prisoners ..Arraigned.

Frankfort. KY, March 6.-Secretary
of State Powers, Captain John w. Da-
Wis. w. H. Culton and Harland Whit
taker, the four prisoners who are held
as alleged accessories to the assassina-
ton of Governor Goebel, We're
brought here from Louisville today in
charge of Sheriff Suter and deputies.
A special detail of police and deputy
sherins met them at the train and
they were marched to the Jail through
the streets, which were lined with peo-
pie who anticipated their coming.
There was no disorder, and the prison
ers greeted their friends pleasantly as
they went to Jail.
The prisoners were arraigned before
County Judge Moore at IL o'clock and
after some argument between the at
tOrneys, HaZelep was released on 81, 06G
bond. Judge Moore set the trials for
Monday. A continuance Of two days
may be asked.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
LADIES IN THE CAMPAIGN.
An Association to Raise FundS-Anoth.
err Cotton Factory Chartered.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., March ia number
of ladies here, wives of leading demo-
Gratis, today made a new departure by
forming an association to work active
ly to raise funds to circulate demo-
cratic literature during the coming
campaign prior to the August election.
Among those who will thus assist the
party are Mesdames F. NJ. Simmons,
Josephus Daniels, c. NJ. BuSbee, R.
M. Furman, James E. Shepherd, t. B.
Womack, James H. Pou, Armistead
Jones, JOIN w. Thompson, N. B.
Broughton and A. NJ. Powell. 1t is
decided to use the endless chain sys-
tenn and ask for 25-cent contributions.
The state charters the Vivian cotton
mill at C~herryville, CASTOR county,
and authorizes it to have as much as
81, 000, 600 capital.
The adjutant general consents that
another military company be organic
ed here, to be Company K, First regi-
ment, and to equip it by July.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
THE SMOKER, TONIGHT.
w. l.. 1. Armory Prettily Decorated
for the Veterans Entertainment.

The members of the Wilmington
Light Infantry and their invited
guests, the members of Cape Fear
Camp, y. c. ", are looking Onward
with great pleasure to the stag
smoker" which will be given at the
armory tonight.
The committee of arrangements have
completed the decorations and other
preliminary arrangements for the Oc-
casion-
The committee extends an invitation
to the ladies to visit the armory this
morning and inspect the decorations
and the appearance of the hall and
rooms.
Every member of the Cape Fear
Camp is urged to be present tonight.
Commander Nets has issued an order
for the camp to assemble at the ar
mory at Sis o'clock, and for as many
as can, to wear uniforms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
BLOOD POISON CURED BY b. b. B
Bottle Free to Sufferers.

Bottle Free to Sufferers.
DeeD-seAted. obstinate cases, the kind
that have resisted doctors, no springs
and patent medicine treatment. qzck-
ly yield to B. B. B. BOTANIC Blood
Baim). thoroughly tested for 30 years.
B. B. B. has cured such indications as
mucuou patches in the mouth, sore
throat, ~eruptions. eating sores, bone
pains. itching skin, swollen glands. stiff
joints. copper spots, chancres, ulcera-
ton on the body, and In hundreds Of
cases where the hair and eyebrows
have fallen out and the whole skin
was a mass OF boils, pfmples and III
GERS this wonderful specific has COM
pletely changed the whole body into
a clean. perfect condition, free from
eruptions, and skin smooth with the
glow Of perfect health. B.. B. B.. is the
only perfect cure for blood poison. So
sufferers may test B. B. B. n kDow
for themselves hat it cures, a trial bot
tie will be sem free Of charge.
B. &. B. for sale by druggists at 81
per large bottle, or 6 large bottles ful
treeimeHt) IS. Fer trial bottle, address
BLOOD BALM CO., . Mitchell street.
Atlanta, Ca
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
How's This !.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any caSe Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable n all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any
made by their firm
WEST & TRAUX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. ..
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
N mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle dc by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

a few weeks and expecting almost
hourly the death Of her mother.
The funeral of Captain Warrock viii
be conducted from the First Presbyte-
rian church at IL o'clock this morning.
The elders Of the church will serve as
pallbearers and the services v..ll be
conducted by DR.. Joseph r. Wilson,
d. D.. who vas the pastor Of the First
church when the deceased was received
as a member. It was the especial re-
quest of Captain Warrock that DR..
Wilson conduct the funeral. The inter-
ment Will be in Oakdale cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
Volcanic Eruptions

Are grand. but Skin EruptIr-- rob
life of Joy. Bucklen's Arnica SaIve,
cures them: also Old. Running and
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils. FeIons.
Corns. Warts. Cuts, Bruises. BURNS.
Scalds, Chapped Hands. Chilhlains-
Best piles cure on earth. Drives ost
Pains and Aches. Only Is cts. a box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by r. + B"l'nr
my. Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
4 Powder Mill Explosion

drastic mineral pills. but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery of your body with
calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, which are
gentle as a summer breeze, do the
work perfectly. Cures Headache, Con-
stipation. Only % cents at p. r. Bel
lamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
Special House Committee on Trusts

Washington, March 16.-Chairman
Ray, Of the house judiciary committee,
today appointed the following special
committee on trusts: MesSrs, Ray,
republican, OF New York; Jenkins, re-
publican, of Wisconsin; Overstreet, re-
publican, of Indiana; Littlefield, re-
publican, of Maine; Terry, democrat,
of Arkansas: Lanham, democrat, of
Texas, and Elliott, democrat, OF South
Carolina. This special committee will
consider all bills and resolutions re-
latinU to trusts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

From the reports Of the dealers in
this city. We think no proprietary med
icine has a larger sale than Pain-Kill-
er. Its valuable properties as a speedy
cure for pain can not fail TO be gener-
ally appreciated, in case of accident,
or sudden attack OF dysentery, diar-
rhoea, cholera morbus.-Montreal Star
Avoid substitutes. there is but one
Pain-Killer. Perry Davis. Price CSC
and soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
Worked the screen Goods, Game

New York, March Leicester a.
Malett, a Western Union telegraph
operator who was arrested at Kings
ton, N. Y, on Thursday night on a
bench warrant issued by Commission
er Shields, vas today held in &, 500
bail by Judge Thomas in the United
States circuit court. The prisoner
was indicted here with Henry Law
renee, alias Lewis, and Henry Bernard,
alias Berg, on a charge Of operating a
green goods" game on a Florida man.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
CAPTAIN W. S. WARR0GK DEAD
He DIED, AFTER THREE MONTHS ILL
NESS, AT $40 O'CLOCK
LAST NIGHT.

News of His Death Caused Deep Scr
row Among a Wide Circle OF Admir-
ing Friends-Was a True Man, Patri-
otto Citizen, and a Faithful Chris
tian-The Funeral to Be Held at Ii
O'clock This Morning From First
Presbyterian Church-Interment in
Oakdale Cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
SWEPT BY FIRE.

Montgomery, Ala, March 19.-Ffr
this morning destroyed the business
portion of Prattville, Ala All the build
ings on Main street, with the excep-
ton Of two, were burned The loss
will amount to over $50 900. with $4,000
insurance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
THE SALE OF a RAILROAD

Joplin, Mo-. March 18th K&aszs
City, Pittsburg and Gulf railroad WAS
sold at public auction at the depot
here this afternoon by F.. H. Stiles.
master in chancery. to satisfy a sS3.-
GOO, 900 mortgage. with one years ac-
crued interest. held by the State Truss
Company. of New York. But one bid
was made, that by Silas W. Petti;-
chief counse of the Philadelphia re
organization committee, of s12, zoo, Gao.
the upset price.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

PfttsbOro Record: The friends of
Mr.. Walter Farrell will be grieved to
hear of the death Of his wife at Bynum
on last Friday night. About three
months ago she had a presentment
that she would soon die n made her
burial cloths. When she was taken
sick she told her husband that she
would die and gave full directions as
to her burial.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
PHOSPHATE MINES START UP

Ocala. Fla. March 19.-Opera riouz
were esumed at the phosphate plants
near Juliette. of Hood & Hubbard and
J. Y. Burke, giving employment 10
about 400 men. The latter received
several weeks arrcarage in wagts. II
G.. Hazard expects 20 start up a mine:
or two this week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
FRUIT CROP NOT MUCH HURT.

Atlanta, Ga, March 17.-Few reports
have been received at the agricultural
department in the hast few days re-
garding the effect Of the cold weather
on the fruit crop of the state. but It
is not believed that a considerable
damage has been done
While the cold in some localities has
been sever it 10 not thought that the
crop was far enough advanced to ma
terially injure the early buds unless
the low temperature continues for sew
eral days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

NO CHINESE AS LITTER BEARERS
Washington, March 17.-General Otis
has rescinded instructions heretofore
issued from the headquarters of the
Department of the Pacific permitting
the employment of Chinese as litter
or burden bearers for troops in the
field or on the march.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
DEWEY TO VISIT JACKSONVILLE

Jacksonville, Fla, March 19.-Admir-
al Dewey has accepted the invitation
extended him to visit Jacksonville and
viii be here the latter part Of this
week. The event of the week will be
the reception and banquet next Sat-
urday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23
MILES AT CHARLESTON

HIIIII0 III NTIHTkIF~ IV-N-
Charleston, s. g, March 19.-Gen~
eral Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
United States army, who arrived froda
Washington last night en- route to Sa-
annah inspected the harbor defences
here today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-23

TO INCREASE IT'S CIRCULATION
Macon. Ga, March I9.-The Ameri.
can national bank, Of Macon. has de.
cided to increase its circulation unde,
the new corrency law from $45. 900 te
$3.50, 600.
Evening star., 1900-08-18
AMERICAS CROWN JEWELS
UNCLE SANS QUEENLY DAUGHTERS
AND THEIR GEMS.
Wealth of Precious stones Owned in
This Country and the Con.
slant Additions.
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
When the tide turned in 1899 and the
present era Of phenomenal prosperity set
in. with one impulse the women of this
country held out their jewel cases and
asked to have them filled. For the half
dozen previous years no line Of tradesmen
suffered as keenly as did dealers in pre-
cious stones, and proportionately they felt
the reaction when money was easy and
hearts light. Since that time their hands
have been full cutting, setting and selling
the amazing number of jewels that are
passing along a broad glittering stream
into the possession of American women.
The Queen of Sheba in all of her glory
never conceived of such riches as are pill
ing up today in the hands of Uncle Sans
daughters-wives and children Of citizens
whose names are unknown outside their
own town, are absorbing the largest part
of the output Of the South African diamond
mines. In every part of Europe and Asia
there are agents commissioned to take up
any good rubies, pearls and emeralds that
come their way, and in nine cases out Of
ten the commissions come from Detroit
Cincinnati, San Francisco, etc. The golden
current that now flows from the old coun-
try to the new bears not only art treas
ures and titles on its BOSOM but slowly
and surely the great crown jewels are
coming too. Yet it is doubtful whether the
American woman cares much for such
historical ornaments as for the stones she
selects, and has set according to her indi-
vidual fancy. 1t decidedly the fashion
today when purchase is proposed to ask
her jeweler to submit several designs and
from them make selections. The styles in
variably show as many Old as new treat
ments, and so close is the execution that
no one save an expert could detect the date
of setting.
For the coming winter the art and re-
sources of the modish jewelers. have been
wellnigh exhausted in an effort to supply
the demand for collars and necklaces. The
very general use of long chains has prac-
tically done away with loose strings of
stones made to fall over the bosom, and
neck decorations are confined almost ex-
the throat.
The first collar is f1oriated pattern of