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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-14

Help is needed at once when a per-
sons life fs In danger. A neglected
cough or cold may coon become ser1-.
Gus and should be stopped at once. One
Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cases
Of Group. bronchitis. grippe and other
throat and lung troubles. R. p. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-14
A steamer Posted as Overdue.

London, December 1.-THE British
steamer Falls OF Inversnaid. Captain
Smith, from Newport News. October
4th, for Buenos Ayres. which has not
been heard from since she sailed, has
been posted at Lloyds as overdue.
The Falls of Inversnaid is a steel
steamer. built at Greenock in 1883, of
2,669 tons gross and 1.702 tons net, and
halls from Glasgow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-14

Now is the time when Group and
lung troubles prove rapidly fatal The
only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results is One Minute Cough
Cure. It is very pleasant to take and
can be relied upon TO quickly cure
coughs. colds and all lung diseases. 1t
VIII prevent consumption. R r. Bel
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-12-14

DeWitt'e Little Early Risers- are
dainty little pills. but they never fail
to cleanse the liver, remove obstruc-
tions and ipyigorate the system. r. r.
Bellamy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
DISTRICT BILLS REPORTED.
Measures Of Local Interest Referred
TO the House for Action.

The House District Committee yesterday
ordered the following resolutions reported
favorably:
House joint resolution 1l9, ian act to
extend Rhode Island Avenue" amended
by adding to section 6 the proyiso, that
no appeal by any interested party from any
decision of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia confirming said assess
ment or assessments shall delay or pre-
vent the payment OF said awards In respect
TO the property condemned"
The time for entering protest against the
award OF the marshsl's jury expires to-
day
Senate joint resolution 81, directing the
Commissioners of the District, within
thirty days after the dedication to the
District of as per centum of the lands lying
within the lines OF Sixteenth Street north
west, between Piney Branch and the
Blagden Mil Road, and also between the
Military Road and the District of Column
bia boundary line, to institute proceedings
10 condemn the land necessary for the ex
tension Of Sixteenth Street. from Morris
Stree; TO the District of Columbia boun-
dairy line with a uniform width of 16O
feet under the terms and provisions OF an
act entitled 'an act to extend s Street in
the District of Columbia and for other
purposes"
A resolution calling on the District Com
missioners for information relative to the
right and title OF any person or corpora
tion TO occupy and use Government ground
in the District, and what rental, If any, is
paid for such use.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.
Extended improvements Rapidly Be-
ing Completed mt the New salt
Water Resort

II is safe to say that 80 per cent OF the in
habitants OF Washington not aware that
within an hours ride OF the city IS being prepared
a resort and amusement grounds that have been
a long-felt need. The place is reached by the
Chesapeake Beach Railway. a steam road running
in a southcastcrly direction from the District for
a distance OF thirty miles. and having its ter
minus on the bay. Chesapeake Beach. As this
new place is called, has been greatly favored by
nature toward making a beautiful resort. The
bay at this point is twenty miles wide. and the
smooth. sandy beach is 50 extended as to allow
thousands OF bathcrs 10 enjoy the salty waves.
A large and commodous refreshment pavilion,
with kitchen and other equipment thoroughly up
TO date is completed, 4 board walk built over
the water and extending for a distance OF 5000
feet is nearly finished; large pier reaches 2.i11
feet out into the bay; artesiau wells have been
sunk. and powerful electric light and water
works plant Is being installed. Hotels and cot
tlEes are being erected. and various amiisements.
such as merry go round, scenic railway, Ferris
wheel. photograph galleries. theatre. pleasure
boats, music pavilion. etc, are now under way,
and others contracted for. The equipment OF the
railway, both locomotives and cars, is of the
latest pattern. and trip to and from the beach
in the cool, rattan. upholstered coaches will be
delightful instead OF tiresOmc. Connection is
now and will be made with the cars OF thc Co.
lumbia Street Railway. TO which all OF the syn
dicatc lines transfer. and also by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad.
The season excursion rate is to be 20 cents for
the round trip. and special inducements will be
made to sunday schools. societies. orders. etc.
who wish to contract for their season excursions.
Parties wishing to visit the beach now may do
so any sunday hy taking the train which leaves
Chesapeake function at 1890 a. H. at SOC for
the round trip.
ANY information as to excursion rates. etc,
may be obtained by calling upon or addressing
A. H. Lewis General Passenger Agent, li2O View
York Avenue northwest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
AN AGENT FOR KRUGER.
Montague White. on n Mission for
the Boers. Coming Here.

NEW YORK. Jan. f7.-Mr. Montague
White. who was until recently Consul
General of the South African Republic in
London. is now in New York. Mr.. White
arrived on the Lucania nearly week ago,
but so desirous was he to keep his pres
ence here from being made public for a
time that he remained incog until today
He will remain in the city until Sunday or
Monday. when he will go TO Washington to
stay for several days. Just what he will
do after that has not been decided. He
VIII remain in the United States for some
time. but whether he will stay in Wash
ington, return TO New York. or go South
will depend on the result of his Washing
ton visit
IL was learned today that Mr. Whitl IL
among those who desire from this or any
ether OF the great powers not so much eN-
pressions of sympathy for the Boer re-
publics and contributions of money for this
or that specific purpose but something to
bring to an end what he looks upon as
an unnecessary and foolish war. before the
contending armies lay waste the land OF
the Afrikander. II is said that he firmly
believes that this may be done by some
nation in such a way as will not be con-
sidered unseemly Interference.
Several attempts were made today to
interview Mr.. White, but he resolutely de-
clined to see anyone. 81
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
Nelson A. Miles Cnmp Mustered Into
the National Organization.

n.
the National Organizations.
Gen. Nelson q. Miles Camp. No. 1.
Spanish War Veterans. was mustered into
the national organization of Spanish War
Veterans last night at Schmidt's Hall. 9i6
Ninth Street northwest. with much en-
thusiasm. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Comman-
derln-Chief of the Army, was there, as
we're General Dyrenforth, Commander-in-
Chief of the Union Veteran Legion; General
Farnsworth Commander in Chief of the G.
A. R.; Gen. George II. Harries. OF the
District of Columbia National Guard: Col.
Emmett Urell, Department Commander OF
the Spanish War Veterans, and numbers
Of others interested in the progress OF the
organization.
1t was nearly o'clock when Gen. George
II. Harries called the meeting to order.
Immediately thereafter introducing General
Farnsworth, who adressed the gathering.
General Farnsworth said he was glad to
see so many veterans present, and the
large attendance of the Nelson A. Miles
Camp was ample evidence of the great
interest taken in the movement for per-
manent organization. He said that the
Grand Army OF the Republic always stood
ready to answer the call of the Spanish
War Veterans. whether it be for social
or for sterner duty
Col. Emmett Urell who followed General
Farnsworth was enthusiastically received
He spoke of the success so far attained by
the local department of the Spanish War
Veterans; of the advantage TO be gained
by closer association with the national
organization, and closed with a brief re-
view Of the history of the local commands
up to the present time.
Major Hodgson and Captain Chisholm.
both connected with local Spanish War
Veterans. spoke In behalf of united action
in all matters affecting the interests OF
the organization. Major Hodgson, was glad
that the District of Columbia had finally
obtained recognition from the national
body of Spanish War Veterans, and he
demonstrated the fact that $50 members
OF the local command were present to ae-
eept the duties and obligations imposed
by the national body.
After other speeches, the election of
camp officers was taken up with the fol-
lowing result: Captain James Parker.
commander; Lieutenant Ulrich. of the
Regular United States Army. first lieu
tenant: Lieutenant Howe, of the First
District Volunteer Regiment. second lieu
tenant and Lieutenant Dwyer. of the First
District Volunteer Regiment. chaplain.
Nearly 500 were present at the meeting,
including the Ladies Relief Corps, G.. A.
R., which attended in a body. Refresh
ments were served at late hour.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
SOLD THE EVIDENCE.
Two Witnesses in the MoIineux Case
Tell of Queer Bargains

NEW YORK. Jan. 1I.-Several newspa-
pers have from tine TO time been MENTION
ed as paying large sums OF money 10 per-
sons who have afterward become witnesses
in the Molineuz case But the extent TO
which they have gone was not known until
today. when 1t was disclosed that one wit
ness. at least. was actually waiting for
his money, the paper. he said, having
avoided paying him so that there would
be no possibility of his testimony In the
case being Influenced.
The entire day was taken up with the
examination of two men who conducted
private letter box establishments and who
both confessed TO transactions with the
World" and journal" A." involving payment
for their information. in one case before
even the police were let into the facts.
Joseph J. Koch and Nicholas Hickman
were the men. Koch had the letter boxes
at 1920 Broadway, where one was hired
in the name OF II. Cornish. Hickman kept
letter boxes at 257 West Forty second
Street, and II was at his place, six months
before the Cornish incident, that box
was rented In the name of II. c. Barnet.
Koch identified MOlineux as the man who
had arranged for hiring the private letter
box in the name OF II. Cornish. but said
Molineux had not finally rented it. Heck
man positively identified Molineux as the
man who rented a box in his place in the
name OF II. e. Barnet Hickman confessed
that after he had become convinced that
Molineux was the man he had kept the in-
formation from the police un.il at last
his conscience troubled him SO much that
he could hold il no longer.
koch's cross examination began today.
ha nj bnu
with him about the lease Of box for a
friend in December. 1898. He also testi
fed about the friend" that called later
and hired the box, giving the name OF II.
Cornish. lie was positive about Molineux.
but said that he had never since been able
TO identify any one as the other person.
Then came Nicholas Hickman. who tes-
tilted that he had known Molineux by sight
for five years, but that he did not know his
name. He said that on May 81. 1898, Moli-
neux entered his place and hired letter
box under the name of II. c. Barnet, and
that after this he had called many times
for his mail. Most of the mail. be said.
consisted OF patent medicine packages.
Heckman's condition at the end of his
cross-examination however. was such that
the recorder deemed II Incumbent on him.
self TO pull things together. and In a few
short sentences he impressed upon Heck
man the Importance Of his testimony.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
CAPTAIN sHUFELDT,s TRIAL.
senator Daniel Examined as an EI-
pert In statutory Law.

The court-martial proceedings in the
case of Capt. Robert W. Shufeldt, Z. 5. A..
retired. who is charged with conduct un-
becoming an officer and gentleman. were
continued yesterday morning at the Wash
ington Barracks. The defence placed
three witnesses on the stand. Senator
John W. Daniel of Virginia. Samuel ID.
Waters. who conducted a grocery store at
Takoma Park at the time of Captain shu-
feldt's residence there. and Percy Shu-
feldt, a son OF the defendant.
Senator Daniel was called as an expert
In statutory law to show the validity OF an
oath administered in Maryland having pri-
ority over an order from Federal court
in the District. One OF the specific
charges against Captain Shufeldt is that
he perjured himself in Maryland court
by not fulfilling an agreement entered
into under its jurisdiction. The defence
asserts in opposition to this that the or
der OF the Maryland court became void by
reason OF a subsequent order issued by
Federal court In the District. Senator
Daniels testimony was more in the ma
ture of a technical argument. During his
testimony objections were entered which
necessitsted the court room being cleared
to enable the officers TO decide some point
of law
Senator Daniel rehearsed the points of
law involved in the bond givel by Captain
Shufeldt and the issuance OF a writ OF ne
exeat. He touched upon the moral phase
of the case as well as upon its aspect
from the standpoint Of honor. Mr.. Daniel
expressed the opinion that the oath taken
by Captain Shufeldt was not valid under
the conditions admitted.
Samuel d. Waters testified as to the ex-
cellent character borne by the defendant
in the community of Takoma Park. and
said further that Captain Shufeldt was
always prompt in the payment OF bills.
The testimony Of Captain Shufeldt's son
was upon unimportant details.
The counsel for the defence announced
that they were ready to place the defend
ant on the stand Court was then ad-
journed until Friday morning at 10 30,
when Captain Shufeldt will take the stand.
1t is expected that all the evidence will be
before the court by Saturday morning
when the arguments Of counsel will be
heard.
Alexander Wolf, one OF Captain Shu-
feldt's attorneys, said that his remarks
would be brief and that verdict would
probably be given Saturday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

therefore. guilty of firing on their allies. ="
Mr.. Pettigrew spoke in this vein at some
length and at the conclusion of his ad-
dress Mr.. Hoar's resolution was passed
without amendment.
The resolution introduced on Tuesday
by Mr.. Pettigrew calling upon the Secre-
tary of War for information as to opera
tions in Cuba was passed without debate.
The bill from the Committee on Com
merce, relating to Cuban vessels. YVES
taken up and passed. 1t admits Cuban
vessels into ports of the United States on
payment of minimum tonnage and light
dues
At O'Clock the House Currency bill. to
define and fix the standard of value, was
taken up. Mr.. Aldrich OF Rhode Island,
Chairman of the Finance Committee. pro-
posed an agreement that the vote should
be taken on the bill on Thursday, Febru-
airy l. MIR. Jones (Dem.. of Ark said that
there was several Senators on his side
who desired to discuss the bill. but were
not now prepared TO do so. He suggested
Thursday. the 18th of February. as the
day for taking the vote on the bill and all
pending amendments. Mr. Aldrich accept
ed the suggestion and the vote was fixed
for that day.
Mr.. Teller addressed the Senate In an
argument in favor of bimetallism. He
contended that history showed the Amer
lean people TO be favorable to bimetallism.
Both the Republican and Democrat par
ties had until recent years, contended
with each other in their advocacy of that
cause. The pending bill. he said. was
practically caucus measure. 1t was not
the product Of any regular committee of
the House of Representatives, but was the
product OF commission which had ac-
cepted il al the hands of iunta OF ignor-
ant men composing the indianapolis Con-
yention. This. he said. was an abandon
ment of Legislative functions and a sur
render to outside influences. Still he real
ized that the bill would become a law
because its opponents were unable TO re-
sist the influences behind it, As late as
1890 the Republican President had upheld
bimeiallism; and as a member of the
House he had voted for free coinage and
or inc passage of the Bland-Alllson act
over the then Presidents veto.
Silver" MIR. Teller declared, has been
the money of commerce. the money OF the
masses. II is the money of mankind. II
is the money of more than half of the
human race"
Whence, he asked. came the demand for
the bill? Had the toilers and laborers Of
the country demanded It? Without finish
ing his speech Mr.. Teller yielded the floor
and the Senate went irto executive ses-
sion. after which. at 4:05 O'Clock. the Sen
ate adjourned till tomorrow at l o'clock.
The latter hour was adopted on a motion
by Mr. Chandler for the convenience OF
Senators who desire TO be present at the
ceremonies of the unyeillng OF the statue
of Daniel Webster
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

Charles u. Mitchell aud Eula W Marlborough,
both Of Richmond. Va; Jeremiah Scott aud Mat
tie Holmes; Herbert VI. Marten and Catherine A.
Power. Norfolk. Va; Thomas Hughes and
Rachael r. Jennings: Robert &. Gingel Bethesda
Md. and Mary L. Angel, District OF Columbia:
Dclbustus Ketchum and Hattie Cummings; Il.
W. Chilean and Julia Wesley; Benjamin II.
Smart and Ethyan Boodssood: William Camp
bell and Florence Bailey; David Mccullough and
Mary \. Elgert Baltimore; Henry ;. Westmore-
land, Fort Washington, Md, and Nellie Sherman;
Berks Gallon and Mary +. Gray. both Of AleNan-
dril. Ianlcs Ihnml. md Elklheih Pro.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
NEW SENATE OFFICERS.
sherman and Rnnade1I to Succeed
Cox and Bright.

The Republican Caucus Committee ap-
pointed by Mr.. Allison to nominate oandi-
dates for the elective offices Of the Senate,
and to appuftiou the patronage, met yes
terday and agreed to present to the caucus
on Friday the names of James S. Sherman.
now Representative from the Twenty-fifth
New York district. for Secretary of the
Senate. and Daniel y. Rsnsde!l, of Indiana.
formerly United States Marshal for the
District of Columbia, for Sergeant-at-A Arms.
The committee received the acceptance of
MIR Sherman yesterday. and that of Mr..
Ransdell had already been secured.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
DIED.

NEApOR-On Wednesday, January Il, 1900.
NJ G.I5 o'clock a. m. Mrs. ANNE c. MEtDoR,
Wifi, Of Rev. C. C. Meador, eldest daughter OF the
late William C. and Elizabeth Shields. OF Norfolk,
Va. 49,,
on saturday. January 20. at II O'Clock .. m. In
termcnt at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Norfolk, Va, papers please eoPy)
ill7.3t,e EN-
BRUL-On Wednesday, January H. 1900 at
$40 D. m, EVELYN MARIE, infant daughter OF
August and Jennie Brill. aged fourteen months.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
It (NleNlndril, Va. papers please copy)
STEWART Entered into rest at his residence,
II26 23d ST. NV. on January IS. lDOp, at a. M,
DANIEL II. STEW ART, the dearly loved husband
OF Eta B. Moses Stewart.
Angels ever bright and fair.
Take. oh take him to thy care.
Funeral Thursday. January IS, 1900. at 3:I5 p.
m sharp from st. Marie's Episcopal Church,
sd ST.. bet G and II Friends invited Item
DUCKETr-on Tuesday. January ID. 1900 at
$50 A. m. MABEL DuCKETT, aged two years
and six months
Dear little Mabel was our rosebud
Pride Of all cur hearts at home,
But an angel tlme from heaven, and
Took our little rosebud home.
BY HER FATHER AND MOTHER
Funeral from her late residence. 9St kt Il.
ne, Wednesday. Janu-.y IL, at O'Clock p. m.
Item
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

Bv virtue Of deed of trust duly recorded in
reccrtls Of the District Of Columbia and at tue
request OF the holder OF the note secured there
hv the undersigned trustees will ofeT for sale
at public auction in front Of the premises begin
ring at FOUR O'CLOCK T.. VI, WEDNESDAY.
JANUARY 81. 1900. the following described real
estate, situated in the County OF Washin-to IN
the District OF Columbia. 20 wit Bloc Z" bloc,
g. lots l. ., 3, 4, .. s. and D. in block T. Of
Jacob p Clark and Edward d. Cottreli trustees
subdivision Of lot and part ot lot .. OF part Of
White Haven according to the plat or plan OF the
same as recorded in Liber = p. %. Of the records
in the Office Of the Surveyor OF the District OF
Columbia.
Terms OF sale-One- third Of the purchase money
20 be paid in cash and the balance in equal III,
siallments one and two years after the date
Of sale secured by deed Of trust the property
sold with interest upon the deferred payments.
1t the rate OF pei cent per aauum from the date
Of sale until paid or all cash az the option Of
the purchaser. A dcpcst OF SIS will he required
AZ the time Of sale on each Of said lots and a
,leposit Of sIDO on each Of said blocks. Terms Of
sale to be complied with in fifteen DAYS from the
date Of sale or the trustees reserve the right to
rselI at the risk and cost Of the defsulting pur-
chaser or purchasers after five days previous
advertisement 0f such resale All eonveyancing.
recording and revenue stamps at the cost OF the
purchaser or purchasers
EDWIN c. CUTTER.
EDWARD T. FLETCHER.
Trustees.
;,t ,TGd-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18

A bill to place officers OF the army on
an equal footing with officers of the navy.
with respect to retirement, was introduced
yesterday by Representative Harmer OF
Pennsylvania. II provides that any officer
OF the army below the grade of major gen
eral, who served with credit during the
civil and Spanish American wars, may be
retired by the President with the rank and
pay of the next higher grade, and that Of
ficers who served in these wars. and who
are now ON the retired list. may also be ad-
yaneeG to the next higher grade.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
Against Pen-Ionins Former slaves.

The Committee on Pensions OF the Sem
ate has presented an adverse report on
Senate bill 1176. to provide pensions for
freedmen. The bill, which is similar in
terms to others that have been introduced
into both branches of Congress. proposes
to pension former slaves on sliding
scale, according to age, and the commit
tee to which it was referred has reported
that IL the bill were enacted into law it
would take millions OF money from the
public treasury. The committee says in
conclusion that this measure is not de-
serving OF serious consideration by Con-
greSs" "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
SENATORS BY POPULAR VOTE.
The Committee Directs N Favorable
Report on the CorIiss Measure.

The Committee Directs Favorable
Report ON the Corliss Measure.
The House Committee on the Election OF
the President and Vice President yester-
day directed the Chairman. Representative
Corliss OF Michigan TO make favorable
report on his joint resolution, providing
for an amendment 10 the Constitution of
the United States for the election of Sena-
tors by the direct vote of the people. The
proposed amendment provides for the cleo
tion of Senators by the legislature, but
permits the people either in the State
constitution OF by act of legislature to pro-
vide for their election by direct vote. 1t
also permits the State legislature to en-
power the executive to make temporary
appointment whenever vacancies occur
through resignation or otherwise until the
next general election.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-18
FAITH CURIsTs INDICTED.
Charged with Being Responsible for
N Girls Death.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Jan. 1.-THE
grand jury OF this county today returned
two indictments against Rev. S. ]. James.
Of South Omaha. Christian Science heal
er. and one against Mrs. Yates in connec-
tion with the death of Ethel Yates. young
woman of Tabor, Iowa. 1t is claimed the
girl died of appendicitis while the healer
was praying over her.
The authorities propose to make this a
test and wipe out the sect in Iowa known
as Christian Healers. Neither the woman
nor James has been arrested.