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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27

New Haven, Conn, November "a
Victory long delayed perched upon the
Blue banner of old Yale today when the
foot ball team of the New Haven uni
versity smothered the Crimson of fair
Harvard in the annual foot ball contest
played at Yale field.
For the first time since 1894, Yale
scored a victory over Harvard, and to-
day she took sweet revenge for Har-
wards merciless performance in New
Haven two years ago, when the Grim
son rejoiced over the Blue by the score
of II to o.
Today Yale administered to Harvard
Waterloo to the tune of % to O. 1t
was Yale from the first kick off and the
warriors of the Blue seemed bent on
Furnishing Harvard to the limit.
In the first half Yale scored two
touchdowns. In the second half she
repeated this performance and in. ad-
dition to tearing Harvard to pieces for
two touchdowns, Sharpe, the Yale half
back, lifted a field goal from the Is
yard line.
| The second half was a killing one for
Captain Daly's men, and it was not
long before they began to give way be-
fore the unprecedented onslaughts of
the Yale men. Burnett had succeeded
Lee just before the first half ended.
Shortly after the kick off of the second
period the Crimson supporters were
thrown into a panic when DAILY, who
had been limping, went to the side
lines and Harvard had lost her cap
tain.
In rapid succession Harvard's men
surrendered, and before the game was
over the Crimson team had played
twenty men. The only Yale man to
leave was Olcott, the center, who, with
five minutes to play, had sustained a
blow on the head and Holt took his
| place. The scoring of the second half
was of the spectacular order.
Yale's goal was never in danger,
| Harvard not once reaching a point
nearer than the Yale 80 yard line.
Throughout the game retained
possession of the ball three-quarters
of the time, and when it fell to Harv-
| ards lot on infrequent occasions to try
an advance, her line plays and end for
| nations were thrown back.
| The experts at the best points of OBJ
| servation ascribed the victory to Yale's
| magnificent team work and the superb
physical condition of her men.
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THE ISL AND OF CURACOA
It's Cession to Germany by Holland
Again Subject to Discussion

Washington. November 4.-OnIciaIs
familiar with South American affairs
state that attention is agaIn being given
III Venezuela TO the project of the trans
fer Of the island of Curacao. belonging
to Dutch Guiana and lying of the
coast Of Venezuela. to Germany The
islands come TO notice during the Span
ish-Ameican war, as It. was the point
chosen by Admiral Cervera for making
to Santiago. 1t Is understood that II G
acquisition has been discussed from
time to time in Germany. meeting with
considerable favor. being considered a.
transfer which could be made by ces-
sion from one European government te
another.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27

Washington, November "a. The
Turkish authorities having refused TO
grant an exequatur to Dr. Thomas H.
Norton to act as United States consul
at Harpoot, the indications point to
some retaliatory measures on the part
of our government in the near future.
The Turkish contention now is that
they permitted a United States consul
late to be Established at Erzeroum un-
der an implied understanding that the
United States would abandon its claim
to consulate at Harpoot.
That there was some shadow of foun-
dation for this understanding is ad-
mftted; but it is still the purpose of the
United States to establish this consul
late because the British government
has since been permitted to locate a
consul at Harpoot and. under the IA
yored nation clause of our treaty with
Turkey, the United States government
claims the same commercial privileges
as Great Britain. There is, beside,
peculiarly potent reason for the pres
ence of a United States representative
at Harpoot, for at that point is To-
Gated some of the most important and
f1ourishing American missionary and
educational interests in Turkey. More
over, being located in the Armenian
district, where so many Outrages upon
Christians have occurred. it is extreme
ly desirable that our government
should have some impartial represen-
tative to watch over the. interests of
American citizens there.
The last adverse decision of the Turk
ish government in this matter has not
modified the orders to the big battle
ship Kentucky to proceed from Naples
| to Smyrna. She sailed today and
should arrive at Smyrna. in the ordi-
nary course, Monday or Tuesday next.
| 1t is, of course, not expected that the
| ship is to make war single-handed on
| Turkey, but it is thought that the
| moral influence of this exhibition of
| American naval power may be bene-
| ficial in settling the question of the
| eXequatur, as we'll as the long pending
missionary claims against Turkey
! Constantinop1e, Friday. November %.
United States Charge d'Affaires Fris-
| com called upon Tewfik PaSha, MIN
lister for foreign affairs, yesterday to
| urge a settlement of the difficulty in
! relation to the granting of an eXepuator
! ito DR.. Thomas H. Norton, who some
| time ago was appointed by President
| Mckinley ito establish a consulate at
| Harpoot. The porte, however, is firm in
| it's refusal to grant the request for an
/ eXeQuatur.
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THE CRIMINAL COURT
THE NOVEMBER TERM CAME TO AN
1E END YESTERDAY
The Grand Jury Made It's Report and
Was Discharged--A Jury Stays Out
All NiRht-Several Convictions Yes
terday.

Pursuant to adjournment for recess
on Friday evening, the circuit criminal
court of New Hanover county met yes
terday morning at $50 o'clock. Judge
Augustus NJ. Moore was on the bench
and Solicitor Rodolf Duffy prosecuted.
The grand jury having completed the
business laid before it, made the fol-
lowing report and was discharged:
ITO the Hon. Judge Augustus NJ.
Moore:
1--WE, the following grand jury for the
November term of the court, make the
following report:
I'VE have acted upon 49 bills and
found A true bills. and found not
true bills.
I'VE have visited the county Jail and
found the Jail in good condition and
kept well by Jailer Mills. We would
recommend that the water pipe be look
ed after and the ventilator in the tor
of the building be repaired by having
iron bars put on the ventilators; also
that two cuspidors be placed in the jail
near the heater.
I'VE have visited the county home
and find it in good condition and the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27
THE GATTIS-KILGO CASE
Many Witnesses Observation-Disclosures
to Close Thursday-New Points for
Plaintiff.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Especial to the Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., November 24.-Rapid
progress is being made in the Gattis-
Kilgo 100000 libel case at Oxford to-
day. Examination of PLAINTIFFS wit
nesses was resumed. OF the number
examined were many character Yitnes-
es, among them Rev. F. D. Swindell
of Goldsboro, ]. H. Southgate, Viginius
Ballard and r. L. Flowers. Durham
attorneys say the plaintiff will proba-
bly, rest his case Monday afternoon. II
is now thought the evidence will be
concluded Thursday night. The exam
ination of witnesses today made several
new points in favor of Gattis. Judge
Hoke admitted the evidence of Judge
Shuford as to Kilgo's character ir
South Carolina
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Philadelphia. November 2i.-Presi-
dent Mckinley was tonight the guest OF
honor at the Founders day banquet
of the Union League. one of the oldest
and most influential republican organi-
cations in the country. In addition TO
Mr.. Mckinley there were present Theo-
dore Roosevelt, vice president eject:
the members OF the cabinet. with the
exception of Secretary OF War Root
who is in Cuba. and Senators Lodge
and Wolcott.
Raw, cloudy weather greeted the
president on his arrival. but these in
clement Conditions did not dampen the
ardor of the patriotic public. which
turned out in force to gree; the re-
elected chief executive.
President McKinley's reception was
most enthusiastic and much impor-
tance was attached to his address. as
it was his first public utterance since
his recent victory.
The presidents time was fully occu-
pied from his arrival until his depart
ure late tonight. After driving through
several of the principal streets in the
center of the city, he was entertained
| at the residence of E. T. Stotesbury.
| prominent financier OF this city.
Following this, Mr.. Mckinley was es-
corted to the Union League where he
held an informal reception and sat a.
| the banqueting board. At the conclu-
sion of the dinner the president held a
reception when the members Of the
Union League individually paid their
respects to him. At midnight the pres
| ident left for Washington
| Numerous speeches We're made during
the evening and those second in impor-
| tance 20 that Of the president were de-
| livered by Governor Roosevelt and
| Senators Lodge ard Wolcott
CnNTINTRn
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27

Paris November 24.-The city of
Paris welcomed Mr.. Kruger today in a
whole-hearted manner. according him
sincere reception at the railroad station
and showing by the cheering of the
crowds along the route that he was
cordially welcomed and had the sym
pathy of the populace. The thorough
fares through which Mr.. Kruger pass
ed were not 1avishly decorated, but a
few flags were flying and the hotel was
nicely decorated, while from early
morning the street hawkers did not
permit the pedestrians to forget that it
was Kruger day. All sorts Of insignia
were offered for sale. Small Boer flags,
badges of the Boer colors. and scarf
pins of the same character were called
out on the boulevards. and lucky were
the statesmen, for almost every one
wore a Boer emblem.
By 10 o'clock the sidewalks began to
fill, while in the vicinity of the rail-
road station and about the Hotel
Scribe the crowds constantly increased
III SIZE VI
guards, on foot and mounted. werS
continually passing, evidence of the fact
that the government was taking strin-
gent precautions to prevent trouble.
On the Place de la Bastille a few ma
ltionalist groups collected, but they
ere soon dispersed.
Icy the time the train was due to ar
~ . oh rloo
railroad station and the hotel were
packed for the distance of about a
block.
Among those gathered at the railroad
r station were Count Boni de Castellane
and several other well-known nation
alist deputies and Miss Maude Come
and party Of the Irish delegation.
The crowd on the platform pressed
so closely about Mr.. Krugers saloon
ear that for time he was unable to
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27
ALL PARIS ENTHUSED.
Its Enthusiastic Welcome to the
Former President Of the South
Africa Republic.

alipht and stood on the foot board,
bareheaded, acknowledging the plau-
dts of his admirers.
Mr.. Crozier, chief Of. the protocol, de-
partment of the foreign office, to which
is entrusted questions Of etiquette and
the receptions of diplomats and others,
advanced and bid Mr.. Kruger welcome
in the name of President Loubet and
the French government. Mr.. Kruger
bowed his thanks.
Mayor Grebauval then greeted Mr..
Kruger in behalf or the municipality Of
Paris and the president of the pro-Boer
committee and others presented the
aged traveller with addresses of well
come, to which he replied that he was
extremely happy to again find himself
in the beautiful city OF Paris and as
serted that he was touched to the bot
tom of his heart by the welcome he had
received and could not find words to
express his appreciation of the sympa-
thy Frenchmen We're displaying toward
his country. He concluded with saying
he had faith in the Boer nation, which
IenpSSl-lOSS0U WOulQ Keep
afioat and never sink.
Over the entire route from the stat tion
to the hotel enthusiastic cries greet
ed Mr.. Kruger. Shout after shout arose
until there was a continuous roar Of
cheering. When the Boer president en-
tered the cleared area il. front of the
hotel, the demonstration was uproari-
Gus. Mr.. Kruger, bareheaded, bowed
on all sides, while the air was rent
with cries of "Vive Kruger "Vive les
Beers" Mr.. Kruger quickly alighteo
from his carriage and entered the ho-
tel, but the mass of spectators was not
satisfied and the people shouted, yellad
and clapped their hands in chorus un
til a window on the balcony was open
ed and Mr.. Kruger appeared. Then
hats were again thrown into the al,
and the shouting was resumed with re-
newed vigor. Handkerchiefs and flags
were waved and the greatest enthus,-
asm prevailed. The scene before the
hotel continued for overs an hour. A
body of students bearing flags, at
tempted to march past the hotel, but
were stopped. Nothing daunted, the
students broke into cries and songs un
til MIR. Kruger again appeared in re-
sponse to their demonstration, after
which he retired for luncheon.
A sight which stirred the feelings OF
the crowd to the utmost was the ap
pearance on the balcony of the great
grandchildren of Mr.. Kruger, waving
Boer flag The little ones were cheer
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27
BRYAN'S GREAT MISTAKE
AS To PARTY ISSUES
His Determination to Adhere Strictly to the Chicago
Platform Criticised Free Silver No Longer
an Issue Under Changed Conditions

Atlanta, Ga, November. 24.-Hon.
rior during President Cleveland's sec
ond term said today in reference to Mr..
Bryan's expressed intention of adher-
ing to the principles of the Chicago
platform:
IT regret that Colonel Bryan deems
it proper to continue al this time to de-
fend the principles of the Chicago plat
form.
He has twice received as the nomi-
nee of the democratic party the loyal
support of the democrats of the south
The last time he met with no opposi-
iton in the south. even for the nomina-
ton.
Il disapproved the suggested reor-
ganization for the party by certain per-
sons in the east, and I think Colonel
Bryan is making a mistake equal to
that which would have resulted from
any serious movement toward eastern
reorganization.
The democratic party should stand
between the plutocrat and socialist as
the party Of the constitution and of the
people, should defend the rights of
persons.and OF property and not be led
Into attack upon either.
The south alone mas remained stead
fast to the party, and our senators. con-
gressmen and people should assert
their right for the present to speak for
the party.
The party must regain confidence OF
the majority of the voters in New
York, Connecticut. New Jersey, Mary
land, Indiana and other states by con-
vincing them that its policies will be
wise and conservative. protecting not
only personal rights Dut also property
rights.
"I do not believe Colonel Bryan will
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27
SIXTEEN LIVES LOST
BY WRECK OF 4 STEAMER
Passenger Steamer on the St. Lawrence River
Strikes Rock and Goes BOwn-NOt
Life on Board Saved.

Quebec, November 24.-News reached
steamer St. Olaf which has been coast
ing between this port and Point Aux
for the last two years, had become a
total wreck off Seven Islands and that
her crew was entirely lost. Captain
Lemaistre in command of the steamer,
and several of his officers and crew
&slenged to this city. The first dispatch
tom Seven Islands brought but very
meagre news and it was only late in
the afternoon that Messrs. A. Frazer
& Co., owners of the steamer were in
lformed of the extent of the disaster.
Besides the nineteen men of the steam
er's crew, it was learned that seven
passengers had Also perished.
The ST Olaf was an iron steamer of
sos tons and was built on the Clyde at
Port Glasgow in 1882.
The ST. Olaf left here on Sunday
morning last on her last trip to Esqui-
maux Point, carrying government
mails, passengers and a large cargo.
All apparently went we'll on the way
down and the steamer left Immediately
on her return trip to this port. The
last news heard of her until this morn
ing was that she had left Sheldrake on
Wednesday afternoon, and shortly af-
ter this the signal station dispatcher
reported rough weather with gales Of
wind and snow and it is supposed that
during one of these gales she ran
ashore on one of the rocks at the
Seven Islands, as the dispatch states
that she was wrecked on Boule island.
captain Lemaistre was we'll and IA
.tvorably known as a careful and skillful
navigator and has been a resi-
asnYof this city for some years.
The body of a woman has been found.
AS soon as the news of the wreck
,rsAched Seven Islands. searching par
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-11-27
REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
President Mckinley Speaks of the
Causes Which Aided in Its
Accomplishment.

inmates we'll cared for. We recommend
that glass be put 1.-THE windows where
out.
I'VE have also visited the quarters OF
the county prisoners at Castle Haynes
and find the camp in good condition
and the prisoners we'll cared for We
would recommend that a boiled dinner
be given the prisoners twice week
We have had a great deal of trouble
in getting witnesses.
&C. r. BRANCH,
81. VI. WOOD, Foreman.
Clerk
Shortly after the court met the jury
which stayed out all night in the case
of George Cole. colored, charged with
stealing a lap robe from the livery
stable of the S. p. Cowan Company.
came in for further instructions. At
ter the judge instructed them. the jury
returned a verdict of guilty. The con-
vict was sentenced TO a term of six
months in the county Jail, with leave
to the county commissioners to hire
him out
A case against Marshall Hany, COL
ored, charged with larceny, was mol
| pressed with leave, as the witnesses
could not be secured.
]. H. Armstrong, colored. who was
tried and acquitted on Friday
on a charge of assault and bat
| terry with deadly weapon, was put on
| trial for carrying a concealed weapon.
He submitted and judment was sus-
pended an payment of the costs.
William Brown, colored, charged with
failure to support his family, SUBMIT
payment of the costs.
| Wesley Nixon. charged with stealing
a shirt, submitted and was sentenced
to work six months on the county roads.
| A test case against the Wilmington
Compress and Warehouse Company for
| failure to pay the state tax
on its volume of business was
decision. The company was represent
ed by Junius Davis. Esq, and E. K
| Bryan, Esq, the contention of the de-
PENDANTS being that the compress COM
pany pays taxes on it's plant and is not
4 Liable for tax to do business. There
is a similar case against the Champion
Compress and Warehouse Company.
All other cases on the docket were
continued. Z
| At II m. the court took a recess and
did not meet again in the afternoon, 50
the term expired by limitation at IL
| o'clock last night.
Judge Moore will leave today for
Charlotte to preside at the term of the
| Mecklenburg criminal court which con-
VeIeS tomorrow.
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ty went out to attempt to rescue any
of the shipwrecked people if possible
but this was impossible as every one
aboard the vessel seems to have been
lost.
News has been received here that the
st. Olaf is lying on a rock and at low
tide two feet Of her hull can be seen
out of water.
The residents of Seven Islands are
searching the shore for bodies but have
not returned up to o'clock this even
ing. The place where the steamer was
wrecked is about seven miles off Seven
Islands and 800 miles from this port.
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A Sincere Welcome Given Him at the
Railway Station - Cheering Crowds
Throng the Streets Leading to His
Hotel - Everybody Decorated With
the Boer CoIors-Police Precautions
Against Improper Demonstrations
Prove Unnecessary - The President
led by the Mayor of the City.
- ken to the EIysee to Pay His Re
spects to the President-The Formal
Visit Returned by That Ofncial
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His Speech Before the Union League,
of Philadelphia-He Acknowledges
Obligation for Success to a Certain
Glass of Democrats-A Matter OF Re-
joiclng That the Result Was Decisive
Beyond Dispute rs to the Sentimen ts
of the Voting Body - Far-Reachi ng
Consequences OF the Result nques-
toned Endorsement OF the Gold Str n
dard. ofthe Administrations Foreign
Policy and It's Treatment OF tho Phil
fppiue Question.
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Washington. November 24.-Briea-
der General Hughes. commanding the
department. Of the visayas. Phflfprine
Islands. has issued an order directing
that all prisoners captured within the
ssoefapnicai units Of his department.,
who are in armed insurrection against
the United States or who are aiding
those In insurrection. be held In strict
confinement as prisoners OF war.
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find any considerable number OF south.
ern states with him again.
Any effort to press him or his views
upon the country will meet determined
opposition.
Colonel Bryan is beloved for his hon.
est Intentions, but as a party leader he
has not been a success"
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RETALIAT0RY MEASURES
TO BE TAKEN BY OUR GOVERNMENT
AGAINST TURKEY

The Refusal to Allow q Consul at Har-
poot Breach of Treaty Rights-The
Importance ofa Government Repre-
sentative at That Point-The Visit of
the Kentucky to Smyrna in Conse-
quence of This Refusal, as Wen as to
Force the Indemnity Payment.
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Fragrant as ripe fruit-Pure as a
mountain spring-Hoary with age and
blessing to men when rightly used
that's HARPER'S WHISKEY. SOLD
by all leading dealers.
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YALE'S REVENGE
SHE GIVES HARVARD A TERRIBLE DRUB-
BING AT FOOT BALL

The Harvard Team Goes Down Before
Work and Superb Physical Condition
of the Yale Men-YaIe's Goal Never
in Danger-It Was Yale's Game From
the Beginning.
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