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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Presentation to the Federal Govern
ment of the Monument to the Men of
Both Armies Who Fell in the Battle
of Antietem.

Hagerstown, Md, May 30.-Another
link in the chain which binds together
the onc warning factions of the north
and the south was forged today by the
dedication of a erected to
the memory of men who wore the grey
as we'll as those who wore the blue and
who died in mortal combat on the
bloody field at Antietem. This event,
which is probably without a parallel
in the history of the world, was graced
by the presence of the president Of the
United States, accompanied by many
members of his cabinet; a score or
more of United States senators, thrice
as many members of congress, the
governor of Maryland and prominent
men from all parts of the country.
There were also present of
veterans who fought for the Lost
Cause" and thousands who fought for
the side that proved victorious. Sid
by side they stood with uncovered
heads throughout the ceremony con-
veying the from the state
to the national government.
A great crowd of others aided by
their presence the im~pressiveness Of
the ceremony.
The train which brought the presi-
dent, the members of his cabinet and
the congressional party from Wash
ington, reached the battlefield at noon,
where they were welcomed by Gov
ernor John Walter Smith, of Maryland,
and staff, Adjutant General Saunders
and a delegation of the officers of the
Maryland national guard, and several
public of the division of Maryland, to-
gether with members of Herbert Camp
of Confederate Veterans, several camps
of Sons of Veterans Of both armies, n
survivors Of Brockenbrough's Mary
land artillery, which fought with the
confederate troops n distinguished
itself at Antietem.
Besides the organized bodies were
scores Of confederate veterans who had
taken part in the various battles of the
civil war. These were drawn up in
line to greet the president who, to-
gether with Governor Smith, watched
them as they passed in review.
The d~edfcatory ceremonies were
opened by Colonel Benjamin E. Tay-
lor, who introduced General Henry
Kidd Douglas, director Of ceremonies.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. B. F.
Clarkson, who was followed by Gov
ernor John Walter Smith, in an ad-
dress of welcome.
Colonel Taylor, as president of the
Antietem battlefield commission Of
Maryland, then presented the monu-
ment to the national government and
the Hon. Elihu Root, secretary Of war,
in a brief address accepted it on be-
half of the United States.
Then followed short addresses, main
ly of a reminiscent character, by Gen
erals John B. Brooke, James Long
street. Orlando w. Wilcox, ]. E. Dur
wee, Senators Foraker, Burrows, Dan
iel, and others who were prominent on
the opposing sides in the great strug-
gle. These were followed in turn by
Representative George B. Mcclellan.
of New York, and other members of
both houses of congress.
Their the band played Hail to the
Chief and General Douglass intro
duced President Mckinley, who de-
livered the address Of the day,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION.
General Hernandez, the Leader, Cap.
tured-The War About Over.

New York. May 2S.-Gonzales Fs-
lteves, Venezuelan consul in his city,
today received a dispatch from Cen
leral Castro announcing the capture Of
Hernandez, the insurgent leader in
Venezuela, and adding: peace as
sured."
General Castro is not yet president
of Venezuela, but, according to the con-
sui, he has become such a great ia
lvorite with the people that he will be
elected president.
General Castro assumed charge of
affairs las October, after Andrade
fled from the country. Castro wished to
take General Hernandez as a minister
Unto his cabinet, but general Herman
DEE said he would not accept anything
short of the presidency. He had longed
flor that for h past twenty years.
Owing to their disagreement General
ICastro imprisoned General Hernandez.
AT h end of four months General
Hernandez was liberated. General Her
lnandez gathered 1000 men around him
and defied Castro.
With his men Hernandez took to the
mountains and began a war against
Castro in December, 1899. On May 9th
General Ramon Guerra, with 5000 men,
met General Hernandez at Calaboso
and defeated him, taking General Her
nandeZ a prisoner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
AMNESTY IN DREYFUS CASE.
A Proposal to Exclude Ex-Captain
From Its Provisions.

Paris. May 2S.-The senate reassem-
bled today and NJ. Eugene Guerin pre-
scented a report on the amnesty bill.
The provisions Of this bill are designed
to prevent further criminal proceedings
arising out of recriminations in the
Dreyfus case.
In accordance with the wishes Of the
government M. Guerin asked for a dis
cuSsion of the measure next Fridav to
which h senate agreed. The report
says that e~x-Captain Dreyfus should
be excluded from the amnesty owing
to the serious double objection that
amnesty, in enacing all trace of the
condemnation and crime itself, would
have as a consequence the ~reinstate-
ment OF Dreyfus in all his rights, W
on the other hand it would deprive him
Of the right to seek a revision OF his
case The bill would have the effect Of
removing suits from the criminal courts
to civil jurisdiction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
Washington, February 16, 1884.
SENTENCED TO SING SING.
Schroeder, the Virginia State Bond
Forger, Gets Twelve Years.

New York, May 29.-Judge Newburg-
er, in the court of general sessions to-
day, sentenced Julius Schroeder to
twelve years and six months in Sing
Sing prison for passing forged bonds
Iof the state of Virginia on Ladenburg,
Thalmann & Co. Schroeder was con
victed on April 9th, but his case has
been remanded from time to time since
as the police hoped to get from him
information hat might cad to the de-
lection of his associates. Schroeder,
however, gave no information. Counsel
for Schroeder appealed for clemency,
but Judge Newburger said that he r
studied the case thoroughly n had
not found one mitigating circumstance.
Ladenburg. Thalman & Co.. plIced
their loss through S~chroeter's forgeries
lat S3S, 500, and other banks were swim
died put of various sums, so that the
total sum secured on the bonds was
s110, 900.
Schroeder is 43 years old and was at
one time a prosperous manufacturer in
Forest Hill, n. j. He has five chill
dren living and two of them were in
court today when their father was sem
Itenced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
CUBAN POSTAL FRAUDS
Former Inspectors Under Neely's
Another Oficial I'm the
Steal-Bristow Cutting Down Ex-
penses.

havana, May 31.-Acting Director
Of Posts Bristow says that Inspectors
Siebold and Neal, who reported April
2Srd, that Neely's accounts were cor
rect did so because they took the re-
port of Reeves as a basis of judgment.
a system regularly observed. Mr.. Bris-
tow declares. however, that no man
could have inspected Neely's office
without being t~hc-cu-+,- convinced
that the gravest irregularities were
being committed. In his opinion Sic
bold and Neal were completely under
the influence of Nicely. who seems TO
have dominated the whole department
OF posts. They have not Yet been dis
charged as they may be able TO render
valuable assistance.
Corydon Rich, as we'll as Reeves.
says that another ma profited to the
extent of at least Sic, 200, as an investi-
cation of mortgages paid of and OF
other expenditures would rove. but al
present. absolute proof of this is want
ing, neither Rich or Reeves swearing
that he saw he individual in question
receive the money. Both base their
convictions Upon hearsay and circum-
Stantia1 evidence.
Mr.. Bristow issued an order more
sweeping than any of its predecessors,
an order practically completing the re-
organization of postal headquarters.
Today's financial reductions aggre-
gate s23, 300,' making a total reduction
OF expenditures at headquarters of
more than s42,0 600. The special agents,
eleven in number, who have been get
ting 5000 each, are cut down TO six
and their clerical force is correspond
ingly diminished, the salary of the
chief clerk Of the bureau being reduced
from 1900 $1,000. The bureau of
transportation loses the services of one
81, 200 clerk; the translation bureau
loses one 81, 400 clerk, the salary of the
chief clerk being reduced $500, =
bureau o dead letters is treated in the
same way, losing a clerk, while the
salary of it's chief clerk is reduced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
THE ECLIPSE
Peculiarities Seen In Different Parts OF
the World

London. May 2s.-A dispatch to The
gai.
There was a distinct rainbow. about
l. degrees Z 20 degrees in diameter.
right across and above. almost In the
zenith. Just before the total eclipse OF
the sun here. The unearthly light that
ollowe urned to a sickly yellow
haze all around the horizon.
1T was not very dark during the
eclipse and animals were not greatly
perturbed. Swallows flew and sung
during the whole period"
Madrid. May 29.-The eclipse OF the
sun yesterday was complete at Cadiz
at 4 p. m.
The sur lost all power. There was 4
cold wind and twilight The
ture rose ] degree centigade and the
planet Venus was visible to the naked
eye.
At T1icante the total eclipse lasted a
minute. The stars shone brightly and
the temperature fell 10 - degrees cen
tigrade. &.
Especial to Baltimore SUM-
Mexico City, Mexico. May 29.-The
eclipse of the sun. which was partial
in this city yesterday, began at 5:Ss
a m The middle point was $40 n
the end al 7:45 o'clock.
The sky was cloudleSS. The eclipse
was observed at the observatory Of
the Chapultepec National School OF
Engineers.
a party from the national
ical observatory, headed by Professor
Del Vale and accompanied by the
minister Of education. Fernandez Leal,
observed the eclipse at San Juan Ne
nOmllSanso near Santa Elana in the
state of Coahuila. The observation
was was perfect. Successful photo
graphs We're made. The eclipse was
total there at SAP o'clock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
NO MORE HALF VOTES.
Especial to Baltimore Sum-

washington, May 2s.-There IS small
according to a member OF
the republican national COMMITTEES and
Of the snb-committee on the Philadel-
phia convention, Of there being n
half seats in the convention Tor dele
gates. For years 1t has been custom
airy for disappointed canoioates 10
present themselves in contesting the
seats of the regular delegates. n
rather than put them aside altogether
the convention grants them a a
vote and the contestees half a vote.
Such cases usually come from southern
states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
MAGINNIS IN THE SENATE.

Washington, May 29-Mr. Chandler
chairman OF tie committee on priv
lleges and elections. in the senate today
asked unanimous consent that Martin
lMaginnis, the appointee Of Governor
Smith, Of Montana, be admitted t the
privileges OF the floor OF the senate
pending the decision in the case.
Does that include the other man
Mr.. Clark" asked Mr.. Tilinan-
why, Mr.. Clark has mat privilege
|as q former SENATOR" said Mr.. Chan
ld1er.
The motion was agreed to and Mr.
|Maginnis spent about an hour on the
greeting the senators to whom he
was introduced by Mr.. Carter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
A STEAMER ASHORE.

New Orleans, May 2s.-The Morgan
Line steamer Ell Sud. from New York.
May 24th, reports May 9th at IL
a m, forty-five miles south OF
Jupiter she passed a British steamship
ashore, believed to be the Copenhagen,
or the Muncon Line, from Philadelphia
for Havana She signaled that she
WANTED immediate assistance, was high
out Of the water forward. but very
deep aft.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
Editors Awful Plight.

F. NJ. Higgins, Editor Seneca, Oils
News, was afflicted for years with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
until he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
He writes two boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only Is cents. Sold by r. r.
BellRmy, Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
A MILITARY SCANDAL

Belgrade, May 30.-A huge military
scandal has been revealed by the issu-
Inc Of an order for the mobilization
of the Servian reserves. Scarcely a
uniform was found in the magazines.
The accounts Of the war Office, howev-
er, show a large expenditure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
v~ENEZUELANs REJOICING.

Caracas, Venezuela, May 30.-The
country is repoicing over the capture
OF Hernandez. Some French bankers
have offered advance $40, 600, 900 TO
the government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17
A WALL OF ANGUISH.

Another wall anguish from the Journal 1t has dis
signs little money and mysterious offers of CASH to
eseeced candidate FOR mayo-Dane Larned Davis
Granger generally accepted political axiom that when the
of Opening barrel made the has been driven
defeat The wall of the Journal may
therefore safely taken proof that longer hopes
ere prompted by spteu against exposed
mpudent scheme and made its accomplishment impossible
Many times Granger this
should be and dsned municipal campaign and they
who have abuse and
opponent Mr. Granges candidacy has questioned that gentleman
personal worth denied the efficiency of his public service He
has been criticised solely
method by which he
mayoray dangerous holds
the vital question of finance
Far different has been the of the Granger boomers They
have dared defend their monsrou brazen usupao
functions deny that fat money unfit
OF sound city, Instead they have
falsehood Mr. K Perkins upright and
honorable citizen there the Democratic party
rdculed bowbeaen and malgnd shameless attempt
him from the field Democratic nomina
ion To Mr. Perkins credit recorded that he
purpose nomination by honorable straightforward
and legitimate
That his courage will certain unless the rank and
honor and willing submit the dcaon designing CLIQUE
Mr. Perkins election probable but he nomna
ton he is seeking be will vastly larger than would be
given Mr. Granger because it he puppet of
faction the preacher OF fiat money principles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17
Ohat the Women Think About.
A WONDERFUL SEASON FOR FURs.

Happy the woman who can indulge her
taste In the selection OF furs this winter
Such regal, magnificent fur garments az
one sees displayed at the openings and in
the shop window, Ii seems as though
every species OF animal in the furry
Kingdom has added his quota of glory TO
the scene. just think OF how many ami
mails have laid down their lives for this
caprice OF woman.
There have been other fur seasons, but
IL has been good long time since we
have had anything like this i'm the way OF
variety and abundance. Fur seems 10
touch everything, from the long coat and
Jackets To our tailor-made gowns. eve
ming toilettes. hats, and now the newest
Partisan fancy touches off our evening
slippers.
The furs most In evidence are nearseal
and electric seal, otter, utria, beaver,
broadtail, Persian lamb and sealskin;
this last, however, Is used sparingly, ow-
ing TO the scarcity and the extravaganza
ly high prices asked. Combinations OF
Inherent furs are particularly fashiona-
BILE, and are found on the smartest gar
ments.
Persian lamb is a reigning favorite, and
adds much 10 any garment that II
touches; its richness is supreme. IL Is
employed for long coats, three-quarter,
snug hitting Jackets Etons, as collars
and revers, muffs. and as a trimming
and occasionally plays part on toques
Being black IL harmonizes we'll with the
majority OF furs. In combination with
ermine chinchlla. mink. seal and broad
tail the effect Is particularly good.
The furs just mentioned are usually en-
ployed as collars and revers. and fronts
Persian lamb Is very seldom used in this
manner except on cloths. An exceeding
~ handsome automobile coat or sleighing
coat displayed the other day i'm one OF
the store windows was of very high lus-
ire broadtail 40 inches long and had revers
ana collar of chnchilla. The sleeves
We're cut I'm one piece, with the shoulders
giving a raglan effect, and the sleeves
had turnbacks also OF chinchilIa
Persian lamb. chinchilla and mink are
the leading furs for neck pieces and
scarfs, which again. as I'm former years
are trimmed with profusion OF tails
They are frequently noticed I'm rows
starting with two at the neck and end
ing with six at the bottom. The maiori.
~ OF neck pieces are in the shape of
storm collar, with a six to eight-lnch
flare.
Collarettes just covering the shoulder
are not worn, Boas two yards long. made
OF pointed fur, are extremely stylish
Muffs are moderately large and are
trimmed with tails and rows of tiny heads
placed side by side the entire width of
the mum. These are particularly "chic
| noticed number of large Directoire
muffs In sealskn. chinchilla and i'm blue
and silver fox, but OF course. this IL an
extreme fashion and can only be INDUCED
i'm by women who can afford To change
a set OF flws every few years.
An attractive novelty just over from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17

tiftzfrft, stale bre1t7 II made right
are very delicate. To make them soak
one cupful OF stale bread crumbs I'm one
cupful Of milk for thirty minutes. Then
aud to the mixture the beaten yollS Of one
egg, one-half tablespoonful of melted but
ter one-half teaspoonful OF salt and
ihree-quarters cupful OF flour. Beat until
smooth and fold IN carefully one tea
spoonful OF salt and three-quarters cupful
OF Hour. Beat until smooth and fold i'm
carefully one teaspoonful of baking pow
der and the stifiiy beaten white OF the egg.
Bake In gem pans for half an hour. The
oven should be quick
Stewed dates, served with or without
cream make delicious dessert and are
always hailed with delight by the child
ren. Wash pound OF new dates thor
oughly and remove the stones Put them
into stewpan, cover them with two cup-
tuls OF cold water and let them boil ten
minutes. Add To them the juice OF one
lemon and half a cupful of SUGAR s.f4el +,e,ft
hve minutes longer Strain the fruit from
the syrup and boil the latter alone for
ten minutes. Put the dates into pud-
ding dish and turn the syrup over them.
one-half cupful OF finely chopped almonns
English walnuts or pecan nuts may bo
added to the syrup,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17
SOME HOUSEHOLD HINTS

To make fried mullins. mix together one
teaspoonful of baking powder, one salt
spoonful OF salt, two cupfus of -four.
one egg beaten light with one-quarter
cupful OF sugar, three-quarters cupfuI of
milk, and -four 10 make a stiff batter.
Drop by the spoonful into hot fat and fry
to "A golden brown. keeping them turning
constantly These are excellent made
without sugar and served with hot maple
syrup.
For the old-fashioned fiapjack mix to-
gether one cupful of cornmeal. one-half
tablespoonful of salt, one-half teaspoonful
Of sugar and one teaspoonful OF melted
butter. Pour over the mixture sufficient
and let IT stand until cool Then add two
well beaten eggs and cold milk enough To
make a very soft batter. Fry like gridde
cakes
Graham gems with dates give variety
to the breakfast bills of fare and are de-
icious as well as wholesome. Beat the
yolk of one egg with one-half teaspoonful
of salt. Add to this one cupful of milk
one-half cupful OF boiled rice, one and
a half cupfuls of graham meal, and one
half tablespoonful of melted butter Beat
the mixture vigorously. Then add care
fully one-auarter cupful Of chopped dates,
one teaspoonful OF baking powder and the
stifny beaten whites of two eggs. Bake
for half an hour in a quick oven. They
may be made i'm the same way leaving
out the dates and rice.
Bread mullins are an excellent means
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17
DIE D.


CORRIGAN-In this city, 18th inst. Irene
NJ. Corrigan, aged Fl years, 3 months, 4
days.
DoN Elm this city. 18th inst. Daniel
Dove.
GERARD--Tn Riverpoint. 18th inst, Ellen
Mason, wife of Richard Gerard, aged II
years.
HORTON-In South Rehoboth, Mass. 18th
inst, Eliza Horton, Widow of John NJ.
Horton. aged Sc years.
KELLEY-In this city. 18th inst. Martin
Kelley
LANGFORD-In this CITY, 18th inst Jane.
widow of Thomas Langford, aged 70
years.
MORGAN-In East Providence. 18th inst,
Jacob Morgan, aged 76 years
MTIGUE-In this city. 18th inst. Emily
Matilda, wife Of WILLIAM McTigue.
MOTT-Tn this city. 18th inst, Jacob Mott
Jr.. aged 6s years.
sMITH-In this city. 18th inst. Annie G.
Smith.
sToDDARD--Tn this city, 18th inst, Jane
G.. Stoddard.
TOB1N-In this city, 10th inst. James
Tobin.
Gladding Williams. daughter OF Allen
and Martha Waldron, aged 81 years.
WII.SON-In this city. 18th inst, at the
Rhode Island Hospital. Thomas Wilson
aged 81 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-17
JERSEYS WON SILVER CUPS.

A Chippendale table covered with silver
cups won by her Jersey cattle is a uniuue
decoration I'm the dining room Of Mrs
Dring. Of Little Island. near Cork. Ire
land. Mrs. Dring lives alone at Rock
grove. the name OF her estate of six hun
dred acres. she directs all her farming
operations through her steward. and a.
she has more than sixty employees this is
no light task
\ troop "f sixteen dachshuuds ana two
cal44e@ greet every visitor ~ Rockerove.
and az the command or their mistress fol.
Tow him Into the house and establish
themselves in the various chairs cushions
and footstools that are devoted 10 their
use. Twenty beautiful Persian cats and
several families of kittens have "a house
10 themselves whore there .s plcnty of
clean straw bedding ard food MIX fish
and rabbits constitute their chief diet.
In the dairy there arc nearly two hun.