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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
ANOTHER STEAMER SEIZED.
The British Seize the German steamer
General.

Berlin, January 4.-The imperial mari
steamer General has been detained at
Alden and occupied by British troops,
with the object of searching her cargo
which is to be discharged. The Gener-
al is owned by the German East Afri-
can Lime, the owners of the Bundles
rath, previously captured by the Brit
ish cruiser Magicienne off Delagoa bay.
Hamburg, January 4.-Although the
manifeStS of the German steamer Cen
eral show there was no war material
On board, she was compelled X dis
charge her cargo.
The German East African Company
publishes a statement in the Hamburg
err Nachrichten, saying that immediate
ly on the declaration of war the COM
pany refused to forward to South AT
RIGA two conSignments of arms already
ON board their vessels, Simply TO avoid
trouble and delay in connection with
the other portions Of the cargoeS.
A copy of the manifest Of the Bun
desrath has been publishd. showing
that her cargo @fS - contain contra
band. The owners declare that there
is absolutely 10 foundation for the
statement that saddless and other war
material have been found amid the cor
go on the Bunderath.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
THE AVN CASE
Postponed for Two Weeks for Defend
ants to Secure Evidence.

New York. January 4-The exIm:la-
ton on the removal proceedings IN The
case of William D. Greene and the tire
Messrs. Gaynor indicated in Sa.aunak,
Ga, for frauds N connection with the
Savannah harbOr and Cumberland
Sound improvements, was continued
today before United States Commission
er Shields. Abram j.. Rose. of Counsel
for the accused contractors first accapa-
ed the amended complaint ami then
moved for the discharge Of the accused.
He conceded that his clients were the
persons charged in the Savannah in
dictment, but he contended that the
paper did not prove probable Gauss.
which was the only other issue thaI
could here be raised in behalf Of the
prisoners.
Commissioners Shields overruled Mr..
Roses motion.
Mr. Rose said that his witnesses ut
present were in other states and he ask
ed for a two weeks adjournment so -
to get his witnesses and the necessary
papers before the commissioners.
Commissioner Shields aid that the
defense was entitled 10 adjournment
and, by agreement OF an the counsel
Interested, the examination was on
tinued until January 10th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
A EPIDEMIC
In Chatham County Quarantine Es-
tablished Against GuiIford County.

Raleigh, n. c., January 4.-There is
now an epidemic of smallpox in Chat
ham county, this state, and several
persons have died from the disease. 1t
is certain that it was carried there by
negroes from Greensboro, and this has
caused outbreaks in several places in
the county, and in order to protect the
citizens of the county against any more
smallpox cases coming from Green's
boro, the county commissioners have
decided to quarantine against the
whole of Guilford county. Accordingly
they directed the sheriff to station a
guard at every depot on the Southern
railway (the old Cape Fear and Yadkin
Yalley) in Chatham county and prevent
and passengers coming from Guilford
county from getting off the train unless
he has a proper health certificate. The
commissioners also requested the South
ern Railway Company not to sell any
tickets to or carry on it's trains any
person in Guilford county desiring to
come to Chatham, unless he can show
a health certificate. All persons,
therefore, who wish to come from Gull
ford county to Chatham must have a
proper health certificate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
rrALY,s FAVORABLE ANSWER
To secretary Hays Proposition -
an Open-Door Policy I'm China.

washington, anuary 4.-Italy has
returned a favorable response TO the
recent note of the state department re-
specting the open door" in emma
Italy was the last of the great powers
to be heard from.
1t is learned that. although Italy was
the last Of the powers addressed to re-
turn an answer to Secretary Hays
overtures looking to the maintenance
of the open door" In China, that gov
really was more prompt than
any other in tie negotiations. This Is
explained by the fact that the Italian
Igovernmen was addressed on the sub
ject some time after the other CONT
mental nations had IL under considera-
ton. This was through no 6~iscourtesy
or lack of consideration but simply be
cause our ambassador, Mr.. Draper. was
away from his post on leave or absence
in the United States when the Identical
note Of instruction was sent out anu II
was regarded as best to make no de-
parture from the rule which had been
adocted in the case OF the other gov
ernments. of addressing them through
the United States representatives at
the foreign capitals.
Immediately upon Mr.. Diapers re-
turn TO Rome, at a not distant DATE In
the past. he laid the matter before the
Italian government. which. therefore,
has acted with more promptness than
most of the other powers.
The agreements have not yet been
reduced to their final form. but the
state department will now enter upon
the task OF putting them into the shape
OF precis, and as in each case the
agreement TO the principles involved In
our invitation is returned in unequivo-
cal terms. according 10 department Of
ticials. il is not anticipated that any
difficulty will be experienced in accom-
plishing this work satisfactorily. Pend
ing that outcome. the state depart
ment does not intend to make any
statement for the public as TO the exact
terms of the agreements, though 1t Is
admitted hat the ground has been
covered with unusua accuracy in the
press reports up to this point.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
TO COU ~NTYTREASURERS.
Notice of State Treasurer of No Funds
for school Appropriation.
Especial to The Messenger.)

tSDeclal 10 Inc MeSSeISSI.D
Raleigh, N. c., January 4.-The state
treasurer issues a circular letter to the
| county t~reasurers and school superin-
tendents, saying: Owing TO delay in
getting in taxes from counties, l am
unable now to honor warrants for the
500, 900 appropriation for public
schools. 1 hope to have money in time
to be distributed for use a. the fall
term. l regret that / cannot pay war
rants now, as the money is not in the
treasury. l would respectfully suggest
that the count hold war
rants and wait patiently until l can
pay them. l will inform the county
t~reasurers when they may be sent in
for payment, and trust 1T will not be
long before l may do So"
The commissioner of insurance grants
license to the Firemen's Insurance
Company, of Baltimore, to do business
licensed t~wenty-nine life, eighty-two
fire, thirteen accident n surety COM
panies and nineteen fraternal orders.
The executive committee of the North
Carolina Bar Association met here to-
day and decided to hold the next an
nual meeting in Asheville Jun 27th.
The executive committee of the State
Democratic Press Association met here
today with State Chairman Simmons
and made excellent arrangements for
the publication of campaign matter n
for reaching the voters. H. A. London,
J. A. Robinson, Josephus Daniels, r.
NJ. Furman, and w. G. Hammer, of
the committee, were present.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
THE NEGRo's CONDITION.

Washington, January Al. Il. FRI
sci, principal of the Hampton. Va,
Normal and Industrial institute, ap-
peared before the Industrial commits
sion today. He spoke of the condition
of the colored people and industrial
conditions OF the south. The small
farms are rapidly increasing, he said,
and in many sections the condition of
the negro is better than in slavery daye.
The are unable to break away
from the lien system of crops, and
wages are small. Although the south
has spent 800, 900. 900 on public educa-
ton for negroes, o%ne-third of the racs
has actually retrogated; one-third IL
where 1t was at the beginning of the
war, and the remainder ave advanced.
Negroes, he said, have been taught tina
their salvation will be found through
political means rather than by hard
work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Cotton states commissioners Con
vention.

Cotton states Commissioners Con-
vention.
New Orleans, January 1.-THE first
annual meeting of the cotton states
association of commissioners OF agricui-
ture convention will be held here next
week. The convention will be in ses-
sion three days, being called to order
at noon Wednesday,, January 10th, by
the president of the association, Hon.
o. 3. Stevens, of Georgia. The organI
cation was formed in Atlanta last fan.
Vt that time those constituting the as
ISOLATION were commissioners of agrf-
culture only, but the membership list
has recently been revised to include thu
assistant state commissioners of agrt-
culture, the presidents and professors
of agricultural colleges, superinten-
dents of experiment stations and state
chemists.
The subjects to be discussed by the
convention relate mainly to the i'm
provement Of the farmer. cotton plant
er, tobacco grower, the raisers of live
stock and h promotion of the sugar
cane and syrup industry. Many en-
tertainments have been arranged for
the delegates during their stay in New
Orleans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
SULLIVAN NOMINATED.

Jackson, Miss, January 4.-The joint
democratic caucus of the Mississippi
legislature tonight nominated Hon. w.
V. Sullivan, as United States Senator
to fill the short term of one year. The
scenes attending the caucus were very
turbulent.
Hon. w. v. Sullivan Is a civil attor-
ney by profession, and a man OF consid-
cradle personal wealth. He is a native
Of Lafayette county,, and is now in his
And year. While mo- a brilliant orator,
he is a plain, forcible talker. Mr.. Sui
hvan was serving a term in congress
when the death OF Senator WafthaE
occurred, and Governor McLaurin ap-
pointed him to fill the vacancy. A
short term Of n year from the 4th OF
March 1900 to the 4th OF March 1901 en-
suing as a result OF the adoption of the
new constitution, he made a canvass
for election to the place against ex-
Governor Robert Lowery. The cam
paign was productive OF several SEN
sations, chief among which were
charges against Sulfivan's character
OF a grave nature. It has been amply
proven, however, that the charges
were without foundation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
81 FIRST BABY.
Its Coming is Looked Forward 60
With Both Joy and Fear and it's
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by All.

The arrival of the first baby in the
household is the happiest and most inn
portant event of married life. The young
wife who is to become a mother d flights
to think of the happiness in store for her
when the little one shall nestle upon her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, "mother."
But her happy anticipation quickly van
ishes when she realizes the terrible pain
and suffering through which she must
pass while bringing the little one into
the world. An indescribable fear of the
danger attendant upon the ordeal soon
dissipates her joyfulness-
Thousands OF women have learned
by experience that there is absolutely
nc necessity for the sufferingsv ich at
tend childbirth; they know bat by
the use of Mothers Friend"- sscien-
tific liniment-for q few wee before
the trying hour, expectant me RS can
so prepare themselves for 20 final
hour that the pain and suffering OF the
dreaded event are entirely obviated and
It is safely passed through with com.
paratively little discomfort.
All women are interested, and e.
pecially expectant mothers who for the
first time have to undergo this trial. in
such remedy for they know the pain
and suffering, to say nothing of the dan.
ger, which is in store for them. moth.
er's Friend is woman's greatest bles-
sing, for it takes her safely through the
severest ordeal of her life. Every woman
should be glad to read the little book
Before Baby is Born" which ntains
information of great value { al. II
will be sent free to any one Asenda
their address to The BradE lReQu-
lator Co., Atlanta, Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
JOHNSTON'S REPLY TO MORGAN.

Montgomery, Ala, January 5.-Gov-
ernor Johnston is out in an open letter
in answer to Senator Morgan. In this
he says in part:
"YCu say thai you charged that L
owned or had owned a large amount Of
stock in an Alabama corporation, one
of several that had sold all their prop
erty to a New Jersey company That
is true to the extent that | owned the
large amount Of about s14, 900 worth
Of stock in the American GAL Compa-
ny. L am unable to see any crime in
disposing of that to a New Jersey COM
pany.
Il do not own and never owned a
share of stock in the Sloss-Sheffield
Company, nor nave / ever a any in
terest, direct, remote o contingent in
any syndicate or trust to which the
lands referred to were sold.
Il beg to express my great SatiSfac-
ton at your present attitude against
trusts. If it is a crime tt aid in secur-
ing the formation of a to
bring more han 50, OOO, 900 into our state
to build n steel work and
open mines n give employment to
labor, what must be aid of your ac-
ton in 1898 in voting to organige the
international American Bank with a
capital of s25, 900, 900?
And why did you vote against put
ting a tax of 1R per cent. on all goods
manufactured by trusts? On this meas
ure you were FOUND in the republican
column.
Then do vol not think that Mara
time Canal Company was something
of a trust or monopoly? And yet you in
sisted on voting millions to it in the
Nicaraguan canal scheme.
THE gravamen of my offense in your
eyes seems to be that 1 encouraged
the formation of a company to bring a
very large mount Of money into Ala
bama.
Permit me, Senator. in conclusion,
to ask whether you ever before heard
any senator asSail in the senate cham
Der, the governor of his own state?"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
REMARKABLE RAILWAY RUN.
A Special from salisbury to Atlanta.
More Than a Nile a Minute Made.

Atlanta, Ga, January.-A most re-
fmarkable long distance run was made
on the Southern railway today by a
special arranged for on short notice.
The trip was from Salisbury. r.. c.. to
Atlanta and the solitary passenger who
occupied the single car was CT. II. Pen
niman of No. 1910 Fifth avenue New
York Mr.. Penniman was a passenger
on the S~outhern's southwestern limited
from New York.
At Salisbury he strolled through the
train and by mistake sat down in the
Jacksonville sleeper which Mas detach-
ed at the North Carolina city. He did
not discover his mistake until sometime
after the limited had left, but quickly
communicating with President Spencer.
arranged for a special. The limited
was n hour and thirty-seven minu-
utes behind time when il left Salisbury.
The railway officials ordered every
thing laid up and gave Mr.. Penniman's
train the right of way in its endeavor
to catch his regular train.
The limited rolled into Atlanta TWEEN
ty minutes late, after a remarkably
rapid run and was followed just ten
minutes later by the special which left
Salisbury two hours after the limited.
The 313 miles between Salisbury and
Atlanta were covered by the New
Workers. special in 279 minutes includ-
ing stops. The fastest hours continu-
Gus IN was seventy miles, made be-
tween Salisbury and Greenville, and
the train did not at any time make a
speed less than at the rate Of sixty
three miles an hour Mr.. Penniman
said his anxiety to catch the limited
was caused by al engagement to meet
his daughter in the city of Mexico and
because his valet and clothes were on
the train.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
GAYNoR's MYSTERIOUS WOMAN

New York. January 4.-The woman
who appeared in the court of Commits
sioner Shield in the federal building
yesterday claimed to be the wife q
Jno- d. Gaynor, who is Indicted witt
several others ON charges of fraud ana
conspiracy against the
had Mr.. Gaynor arraigned in police
court today OF the charge Of non sup
port
The woman secured a warrant, sign
Ing her name George A. Gaynor. Shs
alleges a was married to Cav
nor thirteen ago and that she has
children She was not in court, mo-
having been notified Of Mr.. Gaynors
arrest Examination was postponed
until January 9Th. Gaynor was re-
leased in $1,000 bail He denies thai the
woman is his wife.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Republican Position on the Philippine
Question.

Washington, January At is known
that Senator Beveridge's resolution on
the Philippines, introduced today, was
written by the senator in consultation
with Senators Lodge, chairman Of the
Philippine committee; Davis, chairman
of the foreign relations committee, and
Allison, chairman of the committee on
appropriations, the last named finally
revising it to the form in which it was
introduced. 1t is understood hat the
resolution is a composite expression of
the views of the republican senators
and that Senators Platt, Davis, Lodge
and Beveride were in favor of a more
declaration and the resolution
as it stands is as fair an expression as
is possible of the position Of republican
upon h question
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Carolina Pines at Paris Exposition

Norfolk, Va, January 4.-The North
Carolina line Association, composed of
lumber manufacturers of Virginia and
North Carolina, at a meeting held to-
day, accepted the invitation to make
an exhibit in the forestry department
of the United States ait the Paris eX-
position. The exhibit will include
hundreds of specimens of dressed and
undressed long leaf pine lumber, which
was today advanced $1.0G per 1000, and
will be forwarded on a special ship in
about thirty days. The exhibit is now
being prepared. A representative will
be SEM to Paris to take charge of it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Do o Know

Consumption is preventable? Science
has rover that, and also that neglect
is suicidal. The worst cold or cough
can be cured with Shiloh's Cough and
Consumption Cure. Sold on positive
guarantee for over fifty years. Sold by
all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
HAWAII TERRITORIAL BILL

Washington, January 4-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
ordered a favorable report upon the
bill creating a territorial | government
for Hawaii. Senator Cullom reported
the bill to the senate. A few modifi-
cations Of the original bill were made.
the most important being the valuation
of the sale of lands since annexation
and fixing the tenure OF the supreme
court judges at nine years. The provf-
sion for a delegation in congress re-
mains in the bill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
On Every Bottle

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All We ask of you is to use
two-thirds Of the contents of his bottle
faithfully. then if you can say you are
not benefited return the bottle to your
Druggist and he may refund the price
paid" Price Is cts. so cts. and $1.O0.
Sold by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Tell Your Sister

A Beautiful Complexion Is an imposst
bility without good pure blood. the
sort that only exists In connection with
good digestion, a healthy liver ana
bowels. Karls Clover Root Tea actg
directly on the bowels. liver and kid
neys keeping them In perfect health
Price Is cts IND 50 cts. Sold by Al
druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
MISS CLARA BARToN's ADDRESS.

MISS CIAfIA bAflION AbbfNESS.
Washington, January 4.-Some corre-
spondent has stated that Miss Clara
Barton resides in Georgetown, D. G..
This is a mistake and is trouble
some to the postoffice and con-
fusing to her correspondents. Miss
Barton never resided in Georgetown
and her address is always Washing
ton. D, q.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
Volcanic Eruptions

Arsrand, but Skin Eruptions rob
ke of Coy. Bucklen's Arnica Save,
les them; also Old, Running and
er ASores, Ulcers, Boils. Felons.
ms. earts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns.
calds. mapped Hands, Chilbiains.
est pI E-cure on earth. Drives put
49, 4ches. Only Is cts. a box
4teAd. Sold by r.. R-Bena-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-09
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
SENATOR ALDRIGH OPENS THE DEBATE
IN THE SENATE.
aSTATUS OF SILVER NOT CHANGED

BY the Provisions of This BiIl-Resolu-
ton Declaring Intention to Retain
the Philippine Islands-The Resolu-
lions Regarding Treasury deposits
Modifedan and Adopted in Both Houses.
A Resolution Expressing sympathy
with the B~oers-Other Proceedings.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-09
STATE CONVENTION.

Ex-Gov. Foster, Judge Blanchard
Senator McEnery and John Fitz-
patrick will represent Louisiana
Democracy at Kansas City. Dele
gates from this district are NJ. l..
Swords, II: H. FuQua, alternates D.
II. Womack and A. j. Barrow.
The .pIatform adopted contains
twelve pIaukS, viz; expression of
ALLEGIANCE to Democratic principles,
advocacy of w. }. Bryan for presl-
dent, expressions .agSfllst imperial
ism, against the administrations
policy iii the Philippines, redemp-
tion Of our plodge tEatCnba should
be free, against trusts and all com
binations Of capital, against wars of
conquest and colonial possessions,
agamst militarisn, for Improvement
Of eyee system and the>opening of
waterways, for the making Of the
Nicaragua Canal, for election of U.
S.scnators by direct vote,and finally
expression of sympathy fer the
Beers. The platform is all right.
Now for the men who stand it.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-09
u, C. V,

Head Quarters West 'Fpliciapa
Camp No. 798,
st. FranciSviIle, LaJJune Z, 1900.
TO comrades of Camp D8:
Through the courtesy Of ofchairluan
B, 7. Walshe, you are respectfully
requested to attend, a reception at
the New st. ChaAeS Hotel, New
Orleans, Wednesday eve, june l3,
1900, given i'll honor of Miss Irene
Sharpand her; maids of honor, and
also to the sponsors and maids Of
heaOr Of f-eur various. state camps.
The reception promises 10, o,be both
brilliant and enjoyable. and thus to
compliment our fair representatives
at Louisville, and at the same time
to make it the occasion of the reul-
ion of the old Veterans of Louis
ana and their families. :!
Yhe presence of our, sponsor Miss
Ella Montgomery and her maids of
honor, Misses ! Franeina Brandon
and Belle ;Leake is especially re,
quested. Yours fraternalfy,
T. VI. Mumf'rd,
Commander.
The true Democrat., 1900-06-09

The South, and especially
LOnisial ., should can her surplus
struts and vegetables, Not only is
sthe use Of a vegetable liet.hy our
people in winter most wholesome
and economical, hut ,Canning
s.of oar sNfplusffuita and vegetables
.SwiltineEease these products and
shecQme a source OF added ,ReYenae
so the Louisiana farmer. The
..ca pacity of Louisiana to produce
sdruits aAd vegetables is much
greater than tie demand for them
gin their fresh state; but, canned,
rtlle demand for these products is
sufficient to Secure-a constant and
profitable trade in them.
The same principle that is bring
sing The cotton mills to the cotton
fields, shoald bring the canning
factories to the orchard and
vegetable gardens.
But we viii have feitheI so long
as personal considerations a'e
allowed 10 intervene 20 bar oTtl !
aiao towards S.a Hs- a.is45,NeNt.