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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
THE KHAKI POLITICAL BOOM
Sweeps Great Britain-In City and
Rural Districts The War Party
Overwhelm the Liberals.

London, October 5, 4 a. m.-The
khaki boom has swept h country.
Yesterdays pollings are a tale of in
liberal majorities. The returns from
the rural districts today (FTiday) and
tomorrow may do something to re-
habilitate the liberals, but the results
thus far have fully justified Mr.. Cham
berlain and the party organizers who
are backing the government in their
choice of the moment to dissolve par
lament.
Few will doubt hat an appeal to
the country a month or two earleir
would have produced an even more re-
markable unioniSt OutburSt. Never
theless the miniSterialists may already
congratulate themselves on being re-
turned with an Increased majority.
Yesterday the conservatives gained
twelve seats against three gained by
the liberals.
The workingmen OF the country have
replied in a very decided voice in ia
vor of the war and of the annexation
of the republics. Even liberal Scot
land is at last feeling the full force OF
the shock, the Glasgow tories being as
much astonished as the liberals al
two seats.
London, itself felt the full tide OF the
unionist victory. The liberal represen-
tation from the metropolis will not
amount to more than or eight
out Of sixty-two members Indeed the
isolated liberal successes only serve to
enhance the sweeping nature OF the
unionist triumph. In all directions the
anti-war candidates have been defeat
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Rice,s Strong Box Opened

New York, October 4-Captain Nc
CluSkey, chief of the detective bureau,
announced tonight hat his men had
arrested Lawyer Alder T. Patrick and
the valet, Jones, for forgery in connec-
ton with the case of VIM. Rice, the
Texas millionaire, who died suddenly
in this city a week ago Sunday. Rice's
strong box was opened today. No will
was found, but there were securities
estimated to be worth about 81, 900, 900.
The property will remain in the cuSto-
dy of the safe deposit company until
such time as the company shall feel
authorized to deliver them to some one
beyond doubt entitled to receive them.
The exact charge against Patrick
and Jones is that they forged sigma
lures to checks and assignments draw
by the late millionaire.
The day following the death of Mr..
Rice, Mr.. Patrick took to the banking
house of M. Swenson & Sons a check
in his favor and signed by Mr.. Rice
for s25, 900, another for s65, 900 and two
checks on the Fifth Avenue Trust Com
pany for s25, 900 and s135, 900 respective
ly. All these checks were submitted
separately to handwriting experts.
They all examined the checks sepa-
rately and agreed in the conclusion that
the signatures were forged.
The experts found that an assign
NHOAI ~ nav DCCh SIT
by Mr.. Rice was a forgery. On the
findings OF the experts, the arrests were
made. n was arrested in his room.
Patrick was arrested in the office of the
New York Safe Deposit Company
where the vault containing Mr.. Rice's
securities was opened.
1t appears hat Mr.. Rice made two
wills. The first was executed in Sep
TENDER. 1896, and was SEN to Mr..
Rice's attorney at Houston, Texas. Mr..
Patrick produced a copy Of a second
will drawn by him on June 80, 1900. In
this second will, it is alleged he,
Patrick, received about nine-tenths OF
the m~illionaire's estate. The will con-
tanned all the beneflciaries mentioned
in the first and gave to them more
money thar they had been bequeathed
in the first will. The William NJ. Rice
Institute for the Advancement of Liter
allure, Science and Art, at Houston,
Texas, which was to get nearly nine
tenths Of the property by the first will.
vas cut out largely in the second will.
1t is claimed that subsequent to the
signing of the second will Mr.. Rice as
signed and transferred to Mr.. Patrick
absolutely all his estate and he, Patrick,
agreed to pay him an annuity of $10,-
600 a year n to erect a monument
costing $1,000 over his remains.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Alabama Miners Strike.

Birmingham, Ala, October A
strike is on at Blockton. a mining town
forty miles south of this city, and the
mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad Company, employing over 1000
miners, drivers and top men, are idle.
This strike is the result of the re-
|fusal Of the company to accede to the
demand for Is cents a lineal DOT for
taking down the roo in rooms where
the coal runs under a certain thick
ness.
An agreement was entered into be-
tween the miners and the company ear
Ily in July, when the annual contract
was signed after a long conference,
and the company complains hat in
quitting work the men are violating
the contract, in that by it's terms they
are to continue work until the national
executive board cal pass upon any diff
IferenceS that might arise.
1t is understood that the matter has
been referred to Mr.. Mitchell, of the
United Mine Workers of America,
through the district officials.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
THE BANKERS ADJOURN
Questions Discussed at the Last :
sion Election or Omcers
lions Adopted.

Richmond, Va, October AT b
closing session Of the American Bank
ers' Association today. the Financial
Future of the United States: The
Internal Revenue Laws" Public
Opinion and Banks" and The Edu-
cation OF a Banker were discussed.
The association confirmed the officers
chosen yesterday by the committee.
Vice presidents were elected from all
the states and territories. Two cities
were placed in nomination for the next
session OF the association. Buffalo and
Milwaukee. The question was referred
to the executive council. which VIII
decide at the meeting 10 be held next
spring.
The executive council was requested
to appropriate 5000 TO n Galveston
relief fund
A resolution declaring In favor OF
putting consular service under civil
service rules was tabled, after long
discussion.
Through q resolution sent to the ex-
ecutive counc for action the associa-
ton Endorsed the proposition for a fed
eral department OF ommerc n IN
dustries. The council was instructed
to send copies of the resolution to the
president, members OF the cabinet and
members of congress.
After the adoption OF appropriate
resolutions OF thanks. Mr.. w. r.
Trigg, who has been elected vice pres
ident for Virginia, spoke. urging that
the convention be held here next year.
After his remarks the convention ad-
journed sine die.
Immediately following the adjourn
ment the executive ouncil convened
and elected Colonel James r. Branch.
formerly of Richmond. secretary. and
Mr.. George NJ. Reynolds. OF the CONT
mental Bank, OF Chicago. treasurer,
both succeeding themselves. =
One OF the most striking features OF
the morning session was b presenta-
ton Of splendid silver loving cups to
President Walker Hill and Secretary
James r. Branch. OF the association
The event was unique in that the re-
cipients OF the handsome gifts. the two
chief officers Of the association. are
both natives OF the same city-Rich-
mond--a coincidence which will proba-
ably never occur again. The cup were
presented by the clearing house bank
ers Of Richmond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
A SERIOUS ENCOUNTER
BETWEEN STRIKERS AND OFFICERS
NARROWLY lVERTeD
CIRCUMSTANCES OF LEADERS
Turn Back q Marching Band OF 8 900
Strikers on Their Way TO q Mine to
Force the Men to Quit work-Several
Hundred Deputies There to Meet
Them Many Accessions to the Min
ers' Ranks and no Desertions-No
Signs Off Compromise

Hazleton, Pa, October IAN upris-
ing of striking miners IN h Shame
kin region was imminent for several
bodings OF a serious clash between arm
ed deputies n a large body OF strikers
Prompt action OF some of the cool
headed officials OF the miners organiza-
ito finally succeeded in ayerting the
threatened conflict. Some 5000 excited
strikers assembled al Mount Carmel.
and. headed by a band OF music. start
ed a march TO Trevorton, sixteen miles
away, with the avowed purpose OF fore
ing those at the North Franklin coll
liery to. quit and join the strike. This
was the only MINI in operation in the
region and the strikers became angered
at the refusal of the men there 10 step
work.
The marcherS were in an excited and
wrathful frame OF mind. When they
had covered three miles of their march
they were met by officials Of the or
g~anization, who, after much persua-
sion, induced the men to abandon their
proposed trip. The strikers then turn
ed back, though many did so reluctant
ly.
Meantime several hundred deputies
had been rushed to Trevorton on spe-
cial trains n a serious conflict could
scarcely have been avoided a the ex-
cited strikers arrived at the scene and
tried to carry OIL their threats against
the workmen.
Later, it was announced hat the Of
ficiels of the North Franklin, to pre-
vent trouble, would not operate the
min until the strike is settled. Cen
eral Goblin, as a result of this new dis
turbing element, tonight cancelled his
order for Battery c., of the national
guard to return home tomorrow. The
Eighth regiment left for home this at
ternoOn.
Affairs were quiet in all other Sec
ions of the anthracite region today
n the strikers scored important gains
in the closing of collieries in the Schuyl-
kill district. With a cessation of op-
erations at the North Franklin, all OF
the Philadelphia and Reading Com
pany's thirty-nine collieries will now
have ceased work.
The point OF attack by the United
Mine Workers organization now is the
Panther Creek valley in the lower Le-
high region, where the collierieS of the
Lehigh Coal n Navigation Company
AVE been in practically full operation
since the strike began in the other sec
tions Strenuous efforts are being pul
forth to induce the men there to quit
work and join the union.
President Mitchell today said there
vas no Immediate prospect of a con
vention Of the miners to consider the
concessions offered by the operators.
None of the Lackawanna Company
strikers awaited themselves of the offel
of increased wages if thy should return
to work by today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Money for Filipino Expenses

Manila, October 4.-The new Philip
pine commission today appropriated
s2S7 900 (Mexican) for the payment Of
sundry expenses incurred by the mill
tary for the benefit of the insular gov
eminent during September and also do
mated 1880 (Mexican) to the widow of
the loyal and efficient Filipino presi-
dent of the town Of Santa Cruz, who
was vengefully murdered by the insur-
gents. The purpose Is to show the
States governments intention
to protect its friends and faithful SER
wants. the iloilos of Panay island and
its civil government.
A detachment of the Forty-fourth
regiment in Boholisa, one of the Visay-
group, has encountered a force Of
the enemy, killing thirty of them One
American was killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Acquitted OF Charge OF Murder.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Elizabethtown, N. c., October I'm
the case of the state against Freeman,
who was indicted and tried for the muir
der Of of Charles Chason, the jury to-
night at $50 o'clock returned a verdict
of not guilty. The entire day was con-
sumed by argument of counsel. The
fight was bitter from start to finish.
and every point ably contested on both
sides. Messrs. John CT. Shaw, Of Fay
e%tteville; and Homer Lyon and ]. II.
Johnson. Of Hope Mills. N. c., and So
licitor Mclean ably conducted the
prosecution. William j. Bethany OF
Wilmington, c. c. Lyon and r 8.
White. of EEZabethtown. made a Wig
orous fight for the defendant. Their
speeches were OF a very high order. The
verdict is favorably received by the
public. although sentiment was at first
decidedly against Freeman
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09

LONDON, OctoDer Ii Roberts
has wired as follows to the war office:
Hart returned to K~rugersdorp Oc-
tober 1st. He has been thirty-three
days from his base, marched 80 miles.
was in contact with the enemy twenty
nine days, killed an unknown number
and captured ninety-six. The British
loss was three killed, three prisoners
and twenty-four wounded. Hart
brought back 2,720 head Of cattle and
1921 sheep.
Butler has returned to Lyndenburg
from Spitzkop with 1000 sheep.
There are skirmishes with the Boers
daily, but they are small affairs.
The Dublin Fusihers made a night
assault with the bayonet on a laager
between Pretoria and Johannesburg
and captured nine men, mostly impor-
tant Beers who have troubled the dis
trict.
"A party OF Beers have penetrated
the southern part Of Orange River Co
lony, entering Dewetsdorp and WEEP
ener. Detachments are after them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Government Employees Dismissed

Washington, October 4.-Assistant
Secretary Taylor tor notice in the
cases OF four employees of the immigra-
ton office at New York who had been
charged with various offences. The &C
ton OF the assistant secretary Is the
result Of the recent investigation con
Quoted at the barge office in New
York. Emil Auspitz, gateman, is dis
missed for violent and profane language
and generally rough treatment Of immi-
grants. Karl E. Kempff, messenger
for board Of inquiry, is dismissed for
accepting money from the friends OF
immigrants. J.. Ross Stewart, messen-
ger, Is dismissed for receiving money
from the friends Of immigrants. The
charge of brutality and mistreatment
of female immigrants against John
|Lederhilger was dismissed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
Ten speeches a Day by Roosevelt

Omaha, Neb., October 4-Governor
Roosevelt. after a day OF strenuous
effort. in which no less than ten speech
es were made, was met at the train
this evening by the reception commit
tee of this city and after a parade
through the streets he was conveyed to
a tent where an enormous audience had
assembled. He spoke an hour and a
half and was listened TO with profound
attention AT midnight Governor
Roosevelt departed on his Iowa trip.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
A Bark I'm Distress

London, October 4.-The Norwegian
bark Topdale, Captain Benson from
Carrabell. Fla, August 9Th for White
haven, while anchored at Ramsey bay,
Isle of Man, made signals that she was
in distress and dragging he anchors.
Her crew were taken OFF.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
American Soldiers Perish In Philip
pine Mountains.

Washington, October 4.-GeneTal Mac
Arthur reported to h war department
today that five soldiers died in the
mountains Of Leaguna province after
having made their escape the
insurgents by whom they had been
captured The date OF their death Is
unknown and no details are furnished
as TO the name OF their death 1t
is supposed, however, that they per-
ished from starvation and exposure.
having los their way in h mountains
in their endeavor to return to their
comrades.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
st. Louis Republicans Afraid OF
Cochran.

Chicago, October 4-Bourke Cock
ran, who was to speak at st. Louis
next Thursday under the auspices OF
the anti-imperialistic league, a can
leagues inability to procure a hall. Al
democratic national headquarters II
was declared today that the repubh-
cans had engaged all the halls in St
Louis for that date. Mr.. Cochran viii
speak Saturday night at Topeka, Kan
lsas.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
German to Open the Maryland Cam

paign
New York, October x-Ex-Senafof
German. OF Maryland and Congress
mar Richardson were IN conference to-
day at national democratic headquar-
tiers. Senator German will stay here
until Saturday when he VIII return 70
Baltimore. On next Monday night, he.
with Ex-Governor Stone. will open the
campaign in Baltimore. After that un-
til the close of the campaign Senator
German will be In this city several
days each week =
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-09
RESOLUTIONS AS TO COURAGE
OF OUR MARINES.

Washington, October A letter has
been received by General Haywood,
Icommandant of marines from Colonel
Biddle, the senior officer in China en-
closing resolutions adopted by the
Americans at Pekin expressing their
hearty appreciation of the courage and
patriotism of the American marines.
Minister Conger in transmitting the
resolutions, joins in this expression.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15

conducting the services. Miss Mckery-
her had been an invalid for a number of
years past, but the end was FASTENED by
a stroke of paralysis which took place
about a week before her death and left
her unconscious to the end. She was a
member of the VI. f. church.
The faculty of Middlebury college has
made the following announcements for
the Tooth CONNER cement NaledictOrian,
Amos Bush Wilmarth of Middle NY /;
salutatorian, Guy Bertram Horton of
North Clarendon. Other honors of the
class of 1900 were announced as follows,
in the order of rank Alice May Smith
of Hyde Park, Mass. Florence May An
drews of Elba. y. Y, Rena Isabel Bis
bee of Chicopee, Mass, Belle Elizabeth
Wright of New Haver. Herbert Eli
Boyce of Winchendon, Mass, Elizabeth
Nichols of Norwich, Sarah Vincent
Mann of Rockland. Mass. and Clara
Belle Andrews of Elbs. y. Y. This
class is the largest graduating class in
IN vpars.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15

keen all kinds OF stationery. Paperby the
pound, and better qualities at reasonable
nrices. ISAAC SrERNs, Park Drug Store.
We buy all grades Of wool at highest mar
ket price. we sell all kinds of Osborne farm
machinery. Warehouse near depot.
lstf f. u. Tw1TCuELL & co.
Announcement nave purchased the
horseshocing business OF I. Dupont, ana de-
sire to announce that / will conduct 1t on the
same liberal lines as heretofore.
"A q. r. HOUGHTOS.
The Rerwick House, the leading hotel of
Rutland, began June first to make q rate OF
5000 per day; all meals soc. each. The table
will continue to be maintained Mt its former
high standard.
HORSES WASrED-Will be at the Addison
House. Middlebury, saturday and Monday,
June Q and II, and will buy a load of good
driving horses from $50 to l 100 pounds.
o,vl RlXFORD BROS.
To LET-In Battell Block, two offices on
second floor, best in the state; two single
rooms on third floor, furnished or uhfur
nished. Apply to John Houston or Arthur
Fuller at Office in Battell Block. III
Having decided to close out my feed store
in Vallette Block, all persons interested can
find me after June IL at my residence, Depot
street. Balance of my goods Will sell cheap
for cash. 23wl H'h bRhANI
For pension business, arrear of pay, bounty
etc. and general business through all de-
partments of government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, BridpOrt, VT. SUI
FOR SALE-Two good residence properties
on south Main street. One built last year.
seven rooms, furnace heated and with bath
room and village water connections and
sewer. The other, six rooms with good barn
and sewer and water connections. Will sell
for cash or good paper. For particulars In
quire of John Mcmahon, or at the Register
onice 1jtf.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15

one of the eatures of the centennial
celebration of the college will be the
hence concert ON the evening of
July 3. No expense has been spared in
obtaining the talent and it will without
doubt be Il musical treat. The following
artists have been secured Miss Pelton
of New York, meZZO soprano. She has
recently returned from abroad. where
she won great success in London and
Berlin. The famous D%annreuther String
quartette of New York, assisted by Felix
Leifel, contra basso, and the Albion Male
Quartette of Boston. With these well
known and celebrated artists the concert
will surely be firSt-clasS. The tickets
will go on sale at Storms drug store Fri
day noon, June -.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15

THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF.
FOR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JUNE l3, 1900
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15
order of rore,ter- Institution.

The institution of Addison court, No.
HIP, of the Catholic Order of FOresters,
will take place at the town hall. Middle
bury. on the evening of June 10. state
Chief Ranger Louis y. Provost Of l;ut-
land has received the charter and supplies
and all is ready. Chief Rangers G.. NJ.
Cossgrif of Burlington aid y. ID. Osti-
guy of Rutland, assisted by their suites,
will conduct limitations. \ special train
will leave Rutland at : p. m, and will
make stops at Center Rutland, Proctor,
PittsfOrd, Brandon and Leicester June
ton. The return trip will begin at - 80
a. m. At least POO are expected to attend
from these towns and Orwell. \ large
delegation is also expected from Wi
noOski, Burlington, Nergennes and Bris'
fol
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15
Railroad Rates to Philadelphia.

The Rutland railway offers one-fare
rates to the Republican convention at
Philadelphia, tickets good going 18th to
10Th inclusive; returning not later thar
2Gth. The Rutland offers six routes-all
rail or Hudson river boats. The all rail
routes from Middlebury will cost S9.l4
round trip; Peoples Line steamers AL
bany to New York, $40: Citizens
Night Line steamers Troy to New York,
S7.l9, round trip from Middlebury.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1900-06-15

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New Sailor. at Miss Goodrich's.
Second hant bupgie. at Z. II. Thoma-'-.
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at Mrs. F. +. Rockwood's.
Grono.e Flakes. Gronose Bi.cuit. Granuts
and Granola at Benedict,.
Peas for piartiug or .towing reduced TO
close out quick at bond Bros
loc .,lo.s loc colored rlas.. zoe German
china at >ncldoa'. Crockcry Dept.
Ruu,e, nm nn1 sterling coffee roes 10 best
tables in town from Bond Bros
WAS1Ep-A woman for general housework.
small family. G. IL. Spriga, Weybridge.
lee cream soda. the best that can be
,nade ot I-,,r .t.ru.,s PARK Drug store.
VIZ G,v. tba on,ician. AT the Addison
House one day, Monday, June Is. 23w
2nf. L. d. TwlrCuELL.
FoR s,Lr-Nv bou.e ON Academy street.
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Carriage. painting well done and at Yely
reasonable prices T. HoMAs'
For sALt-A Columbia chainless bicycle
22-inch frame gear, p. T. H. TIIoRr'
Ihave put i'm II line of the Battle Creek san
itarium Health Cereals. Il. :. BENEDICT.
six foot moving machine, il
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