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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-21
DRY GOODS.

rgains in all summer goods. We do
resented.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
BANKRUPTCY LAW ATTACKED.
Suit to Test Its Validity Under the
Federal Constitution.

Chattanooga, Tenn, February IL
Suit has been filed here in the federal
court by the Hanover National bank,
of New York, attacking the constitu-
tionality of the national bankruptcy
act. 1t is claimed that the violates
the federal constitution, in that il is
not uniform and equally applicable to
all citizens. The objections on this
ground is that the act denies volun-
tary bankruptcy to corporations that
are citizens Of their respective states,
as much as ordinary citizens, while
permitting all other citizens to go into
voluntary bankruptcy and also denies
the right to proceed in involuntary
bankruptcy against wage-earners or
persons engaged chiefly in farming OF
the tillage Of the soil, while allowing
involuntary proceedings against all
other citizens, whether persons or in
corporations. 1t is also alleged that
the act is not uniform as guaranteed
by the constitution because il allows
exemptions to debtors in varying
amounts, according to the law of the
state of the domicile of such debtor.
It is expected the case will be taken
to the United States supreme court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
WILMINGTON, N. c., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1900.
CUBAN SCHOOL TEACHERS.
To Attend Harvard Summer school
Free OF Charge.

Havana, February IA cable dis
patch from Charles William Eliot.
president OF Harvard university TO
Alexis e. Frye. superintendent OF
schools, will probably have the effect
OF doing more for Cuba's future than
anything yet accomplished. Some
weeks ago Mr.. Frye proposed a plan to
Governor General Wood. which has
been discussed at the Havana Harvard
Club, namely: Endeavoring TO obtain
permission for Loco Cuban teachers to
attend Harvard summer school for
teachers.
This .morning Mr.. Frye received
President Eliot's reply Offering to pro-
vide, free of charge, for 1000 Cubans
during six weeks OF the summer. Mr.
Frye and Mr.. Ernest Lee Ccnant noti-
fed General Wood, who was greatly
pleased, as he believes that the advan-
tages to be gained for all concerned
will be enormous and will have great
effect on the Cuban children now at
tention the schools. The teachers will
be surrounded for the time by academ-
&c teachers, which cannot but have
an influence on the methods Of teach
Ing in the island.
1t is believed that arrangements can
be made to send the teachers TO the
United States on board transports
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Washington, February F.-Late this
afternoon the house passed the legis-
lative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill, after having it under con-
liberation for four days. A spirited
colloquy between Mr.. Seller, democrat,
# New York, and Mr.. Grosvcnor, re-
publican, of Ohio, was the feature of
tOday's session.
Fresh from the antitrust conference
in chief Mr.. Sulzer directed the atten-
ton of the house to the monster mo-
nopolies," which he said were being
fostered by the republican administra-
ton. He adverted in passing to Ohio
politics.
These utterances drew the fire of Mr..
Grosvenor, who referred to the politi-
cal garbage which Mr.. Sulzer had
brulght back to Washington, after his
'.hippodroming tour" through the west
as a vice presidential candidate"
The civil service appropriation which
was stricken out in the appropriation
bill in the committee Of the whole, was
restored in the house by a vote of II
to 1923
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
Does it Pay to Buy Cheaps

A cheap remedy for coughs and
COLDS is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
YOU do? Go to a warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, IL possible; II
not possible for you. then in either case
take the only remedy that has been in
trodueed in all civilized countries with
success in severe throat and lung
troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup.
1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease, out
allays Inflammation, causes easy eA-
pectoration. gives a good nights rest,
and cures the patient Try one bot
tie. Recommended many years by all
druggists in the world For sale by
r. r BeliauIy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
THE FINANCE BILL.
Republican Members of the Finance
Committee Discuss Differences.

Washington, February 1.-THE re-
committees having charge of the
finance bill held a protracted session
today, beginning at IL o'clock a. m.
and lasting until shortly before 6
o'clock p. m. During par> of this
time Secretary Gage was present, hav-
ing been invited to give his views upon
certain features of the measure.
At the close of the days session, it
was stated by members of the confer
ence that no conclusion had been
reached on the bill as a whole or any
single proposition. The entire time
was given to preliminary discussion
on the general principles involved
Secretary Gage was called in to give
information concerning the administra-
tive features of the bill, the issue Of
notes and other matters of a technical
nature relating to carrying out the
provisions of the bill when it should
become a law.
The conferees went over both the
house and the senate bills and it was
found that differences exist all along
the line. The house confereeS insisted
that their measure best met the require
ment of the situation and the senators
were equally nrm In standing Dy their
bill. Strenuous objection is made by
the house conferees to the bimetallic
section of the senate bill and they also
oppose the refunding section of the
measure.
The conference did not reach a stage
where any proposition to adjust any
of the differences was favorably con-
sidered. 1t is not meant that there is
a deadlock, because the consideration
| has not reached that stage. The con-
ference will continue on Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
Is IT A BOER TRAP?

New York. February IA dispatch
which President Kruger is said TO nave
sent TO The Hague since the successful
movement of General French for the
relief of Kimberley reached a former
official of Holland in this city today
The message, which was apparently
sent with a view of quieting the appre-
tensions of the friends of the Beers
reads: 'HSo uneasiness. Federal oper-
ationS west fully planned"
The re :ipient of this dispatch. who
conceals his identity from the public.
received md published a dispatch an
nouncing the defeat of the British at
Spion kop twenty-four hours before
the news of that even was made known
through British sources.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
HOW THE GERMANS SEE 1T
Boer War to Effect England's Military
CoIlapse-German Colonies Not Pros
porous.
Copyright by Associated Press. }

Copyright by Associated Press.)
Berlin, February 17.-Colonial mat
ters engrossed the attention of the
reichstag this week, the debate unmis-
takably showing the Improbable state
of the colonies hitherto, even in the
case of the most promising, like the
Cameroons. 1t likewise showed the
growing appropriations with stationary
or diminishing exports and imports.
Official reports demonstrate that
famin and sickness in German East
Africa have devastated that colony
The South African war news and oc-
currences in the British parliament are
greedily read here and' commented
upon.
A number Of the leading German pa
pers today still affect to believe the
relief of Kimberley is only a ruse by
which the Beers have led the British
into trap. as at Spin kop. Generally
speaking though, the German newspa-
per comment lacks the bitterness Of
tone towards the British which was
noticeable until recently.
A number of papers, specially the
agrarian and pan-German, insist the
war must continue until Great Brit
aims complete military collapse is laid
before the world, thus preventing
Great Britain for a century to come
from interfering In South Africa and
leaving the white population of Low
German stock lords there.
At the foreign office these day
dreams are ridiculed. The foreign Of
fee, however, does not doubt the re-
lief of Kimberley and considers it a
great moral success for Great Britain.
ad
the emperor from having much sport
in Hubertustock, though this morning
he went out on foot, with a small
ratinue deer stalking towards William
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
THE PLAGUE AT MANILA.

Manila, February 17.-Out of a to-
tai of fifty cases of suspected bubonic
plague reported, forty-two proved gen.
uine and thirty-two deaths resulted.
half of them being Cinnamon. There
were twelve cases during the past
week mostly within the walled city.
and 100 inspectors, under the superin-
tendency of a health officer, Major
Edie, are enforcing the sanitary reg
ulations. Thirty of the inspectors are
Cinnamon who have been furnished by
the Chinese merchants.
The health department census shows
the population of Manila is about 190,-
600. including 81 900 Chinese.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
A STEAMER GROUNDED.

New York, February 1.-THE steam
er Graf Waldersee was reported
aground near buoy No. in the bay
tonight, by Captain Sullivan. Of the
government steamer Ordnance. She is
outward bound.
The thick snow prevents anything
being seen tonight from Sandy Hook,
and it is not known whether or not the
liner foated Off with the high tide.
At 1925 o'clock tonight the gale ap-
peared to be at it's height down the
bay, the wind blowing at the rate of
over fifty-two miles from the north
east and showing hard. A very high
sea was running.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
What are You Worths

a man earning $1,000 a year repre-
sents the income at per cent on
ss3, S3S: one earning s1,.o0 a year, the
income on s2O, ZOO. 1t would be neces-
sary for you TO leave your family these
sums in order that they might live as
they have been accustomed. \ continu-
Gus instaIlment policy in the Mutu II
fife OF N Y. (organized 1S43, assets 800
million dollars) will pay your wife or
children Z steady income of these sums
during their lives. Cost is even less
ahan ordinary life insurance. Willard
z Giles, Agents, Carolina Building.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

After doctors failed 10 cure me Of
pneumonia / ued One Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles of it cured me.
It is the best remedy on earth for
whooping cough. It cured my grand
children Of the worst cases." writes
-!.a. Berry. Logantin, Pa l. is IN
only harmless remedy that gives i'm
mediate results. Cures coughs, colds.
colds, Group and throat and lung trou-
b.es. II prevents consumption. Chill
dren always like il. Mothers endorse it
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
A NEGRO LYNCHED.

Aiken, S c., February IL Will
Burts, colored, was lynched today near
Basket mills, eight miles north of All
ken Burts was hanged to tree and
riddied with bullets. He was captured
last night after having attempting 10
assault Mrs c. L. Weeks, "a planters
wife Burts confessed his guilt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
2RALEIGH TELEPHONE COMPANY
chartered by the State-ReeeiPus and
Expenses OF ShelIfish Commission.
Especial TO the Messenger

Raleigh. y. c., February IA char
ter is granted the Raleigh Telephone
Company. capital $4,000. 1t will first
equip an exchange here then build lines
to other towns
The state treasurer makes report
on the financial result of the shellfish
commission from April 1895 to date.
Tt shows receipts s2s,s9o, disbursements
s24ss, balance So, 446.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

AIIAChED B1 NETRU SULDIERS.
Ell Paso, Tex, February IA mob
of negro soldiers from Fort Bliss at
tackled the city police station at )
o'clock this morning with the object of
releasing two of their comrades who
had been arrested yesterday. In the
fight which ensued Police Officer Stew
art and one negro soldier were killed.
1t is believed one of the soldiers was
wounded. The soldiers belonged to-
Company E, Twenty-fifth United
States infantry
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
BRILLIANTLY PLANNED
BUT THE EXECUTION FAILED OF THE
DESIRED RESULTS.
ROBERTS, DASH AFTER CRONJE.

Futile Attempt to Hem the Boer Army
I'm Between the Two Widely Extend
ed Wings of His Army-Relief of Kim
berIey of Less Importance than the
Defeat of Cronje's Army-Capture of
munications Threatened Disquieting
Features.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
GRAND JURY IGNORES THE BILL

Louisville. KY, February 1.-THE
grand jury refused today 10 fndict
State Senator Harreil. on John n. Wal
lens charge Of obtaining money by
false pretenses. Wallen charged Har-
rell with attempting to influence him
TO keep away from the democratic cau-
Gus and declared Harreli had paid him
1850 for this purpose.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

w. S. Philpot,N Albany. Ga. says:
'DeWftt's Little Early Risers did me
more good than any pills I ever took" !"
The famous little pills for constipa-
tion, biliousness and liver and bowel
troubles P r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
BRYAN ATTENDS A BARBECUE.


Brookville, Elsa, February lion
his arrival here today Mr.. Bryan was
met by a large crowd which gave him
a rousing welcome. He was at once
driven to the residence of his cousin
Judge Jennings, where an informal/re-
ception was held.
At noon a barbecue was served in
the court house square, after which
Mr.. Bryan was escorted to a stand
erected for the occasion from which he
addressed the people at length on the
questions of the day. He affirmed his
undying faith in free silver, advocated
the adoption of the income tax, de-
nounced trusts and Imperialism and
declared for the freedom of the Fill
pinos. He was especially emphatic in
his statements as to the silver ques-
tion and closed by saying that the old
issue of Is to l was the ''only relief in
store for the common people"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

II had dyspepsia for years. No medi-
cine was so effective as Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure. 1t gave immediate relief. Two
bottles produced marvellous results"
writes L. H. Warren, Albany, Wis. It
digests what yozc eat and cannot fail
to cure. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

John DIR, Poseyvflle. Ind, says: 'I
never used anything as good as One
Minute Cough Cure We are never
wieho1yr it." Quickly breaks up coughs
and colds. Cures all throat and lung
troubles. It's use viii prevent consump-
ton. UIeasant to take. r. r BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive IN une-
quaIied for piles. injuries and skin dis
eases II Is the original Witch Hazel
save. Beware OF all Commercials r.
p Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
ANOTHER sOITTHERN INDITSTRY

Birmingham, Ala, February IA
special to The Age-Herald from An
niston, Ala, says:
The .Tredegar Browne Ore and Min
ing Company was organized here to-
day with $1O0,000 capital. ]. w. Conner,
of Savannah, is president and treasur-
er; H. H. Combs, of Admission, Ala. is
vice president and general manager.
The company has purchased extensive
iron ore properties near Jacksonville,
Alabama, and will mine and ship ore.
The Central Foundry Company re-
ceived an order today from Honolulu
for a large quantity of sanitary iron
pipe to be shipped as early as posi-
nj
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
FIGHTING ON TUGELA.
BlJlLER CROSSES THE RIVER AND At
TACKS vAALKRANTZ.
ITS RECAPTURE REPORTED.

General Cronje's Army In Retreat To-
ward Blocmfontefn - Part Of Wagon
Train Captured Fighting at Sterk-
stroom-French's Rear Guard Inter
cepted and Great Booty Captured-A
Drawn Battle with Brabant's Horse.
DIR. Leyd's still Confident
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

overcome a white haired old man in one
Of the public galleries, and when the
song ceased he jumped upon his seat and
shouted: THAT is the song Of the angels
of heaven" He was plainly a crank,
but as he showed a disposition to haran-
que the house he was quickly elected.
After Speaker Henderson had made a
praceful farewell speech thanking the
members for their courtesy and had de-
clared the house adjourned, the members
testified to his popularity by singing, He
was a jolly good fellow" and the news
paper correspondents in the press gallery
celebrated their emancipation from the
burdens of congress by singing the "Dox-
ology."
The principal feature Of the closing day
in the house was the reversal of it's ac-
ton last night in turning down the con-
ferees on the naval bill for yielding on
the item relating to ocean surveys.
The reading of the Journal which
covered almost hLLIH Of continuous
session, occupied ov"r 70 minutes.
Mr.. Richardson, the democratic
leader asked unanimous consent for
the considerable of a resolution to ap-
propriate $4,000 for the repair of the
roads in Rock Creek park.
Until we can have Couer D'Alene
testimony printed" exclaimed Mr..
Lentz, of Ohio, 1--WE can forego pleas
ure drives in Rock Creek park
An amusing incident followed. Mr..
Grosvenor claimed the floor as a matter
of personal privilege to deny a news
raper report of the scene which occur
req during the exciting uproar in the
house last night, when Mr.. Cannon and
Wheeler of New York embraced each
Ctlier in the center isle.
The report stated that it was Mr..
Sulzer. Mr.. Grosvenor caused much
merriment by repudiating the incident.
Mr.. Terry added to the fun by re-
marking that it was a question as to
whose privilege it was to deny the In
cident, and Mr.. Sulzer remarked that
he was glad that it was Mr.. Cannon
and not Mr.. Grosvenor who embraced
hin.
A bill was passed to amend the car
coupler law so as to require railroads
to report monthly under oath to the in
terstate commerce commission all ac-
cidents to their employees and to make
reports as to all collisions between
trains.
Mr.. Overstreet attempted to bait Mr.
Lentz with a resolution to give a con,
demned cannon to the Sons of Veter-
ans, but with the remark that the Sons
Of Veterans would like to read the
story of how their fathers were con-
fined in the pull pen of Warder, Ida
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

WASHINGTON, d. c., JUNE THE
president has signed the following bills
introduced by Delegate Flynn Of Okla
homa:
The bill offered providing for the use
of timber and stone on highways and
railroads in Indian Territory.
The bill providing for the changing of
the place of holding court for the CEN
tral Division Of Indian Territory from
Cameron to Poteau.
The bill authorizing the Seneca Tele-
phone Company, Of Seneca. Mo-, to con-
struct telephone line from Seneca
through a number of towns to Vinita,
Indian Territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

As the hands Of the clock approached
the hour Of 5 o'clock Speaker Hender-
son arose and amid profound silence
delivered his valedictory I'm these
words:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives: We will in a few moments
have completed our sessions work. IL
has been a session Of earnest. PATRIOTS
effort, Of unremitting toll The house
has demonstrated that men may meet
on great fields of contest and part as
friends. This body has considered
many great, novel national questions.
That fervor which enters into debate
on the eve of great national event has
been present, but guided by inteNI-
gence and manly courage.
AT the opening OF this session
took the chair with that fear and an
prehension which every conscientious
man should feel. I appealed to Won
Tor support and kindly aid. Not for one
moment have you forgotten that an
peal, but your sustaining influence have
made it possible to consider these
mighty problems of the hour and never
allow the legislator and the gentleman
TO sink below the high level Of man
hood
In parting, l wish you from the
bottom of my heart a pleasant vaca-
ton, and that you may all return to
the duties Of the next session refreshed
in body and mind.
And now, in pursuance OF the cur
rent resolution adopted by he two
houses OF congress. I declare this ses-
sion adjourned without day"
AS the gavel fell which ended the
hrst session Of the 56th congress. the
members cheered again and again
AS the spectators turned from the
doors, the newspaper correspondents in
the press gallery arrested their pro-
gress with the "Doxology." They
waited until it had been sung and then
departed. The speaker remained for
ten minutes at the foot of his rostrum
shaking hands with the members. for
all OF whom he had pleasant word.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

Last fall l sprained my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes.
The doctor called on said at first it
was a slight strain and would soon be
we'll, but it grew worse and the doc
tor then said l had rheumatism. 1t
continued TO grow worse and l could
hardly get around to work. | went to
a drug store and the druggist recon-
mended M +, try hamberlain's Pain
Balm. l trieo it md one nalf of so.
cent bottle cured me entirely. / now
recommend it to all my friends. "A.
BABCOCK Erie, Pa. 1t is for sale by
G. K. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08
To Drive Them Out.

Scripps-McRa Press Assn
New Orleans, June s.-There is GO
ing TO lie trouble in Nicaragua unless
something is done o relieve the strain
a present manifest. The govern
ment is seemingly tent on driving ev-
cry foreign mercha t out of Bluefelds
by heavy customs tariffs,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

You feel better at once after using
HERBINE. You enjoy your food more
and you get more nonrishment and in
vigorating force out of what you eat.
Hence HERBINE makes you strong,
V gorous and cheerful. Price soc. For
sale by f, b Lille & Co. and Wheeler
e. Son,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-08

III you are troubled with that most
uncomfor table disease called piles
don't neglect it; don't let the complaint
get firm hold. Every day the disease
is neglected 1t grows worse Commences
at once to use TABLER'S BUCKEYE
PILE OINTMENT. The relief is i'm
mediate and cure infallible. Price soc
IN bottles; tubes 75c. For sale by f. B.
Lille & Co, AID Wheeler & Son