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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
Fire I'm White House Grounds.

Washington. March 15.-An alarm OF
fire, turned in from the White mouse
about Z o'clock, for flames discovered
in the inaugural reviewing stand at
the northwest corner of the GROUNDS
surrounding the mansion. caused con.
siderable excitement IN that section Oh
the city. The White house. Pensyl,
vania avenue and the state. war n
navy department buildings were bril-
liantIy Illuminated for a brief time
before the fire was eXtinguished. The
damage was nominal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
The Southern at New Orleans.

New York. March 5-The CONNER
cial Advertiser says.
President Sam Speneer. of the South
ern railway system. is still in the
south, and there is no official con-
firmation of the statement sent from
e Orleans that the New Orleans and
Western railroad, together with the
Port Chalmette terminals. are to be
turned over to the Southern. These
properties were bid in at public sale
by F. J. Lisman & Co.. of New York.
a few lays ago. and the statement
was then made that no railroad cor
portion was back of the purchase.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
THE CODE COMMISSION BILL
Killed by ~FIlibusserIng In the House.
Public MISUNDERSTANDING.
Especial to The MESSENGER

NoptCIoi 10 TIE MtSStngeF.J
Raleigh, N. c., March 15.-The code
commission bill, Mr. Rountree's special
pet, was really flibustered to death by
Messrs. Allen and Graham. 1t only
failed because the house did not con-
cur in the senate amendment reducing
the salary to 81. 500. Last night when
Mr.. Rountree got a chance to press it
there was not a quorum present and
that sealed it's fate.
Governor Aycock tells me the public
printing board will not award con-
tracts until Monday week
The old p~enitentiary executive board
will hold owe until April End, at the
request Of the new directors. as Messrs.
Travis n Brown. two of the latter,
canno leave their duties in the senate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
A Head-on Collision of Freight Trains.

C1aySwitch, KY, March 15.-1n a
head-on collision between freight
trains today on the Illinois Central
railway, three men were instantly kill
ed and three were fatally injured. n
dead are Engineer Dickey n Fire
men Newman and Hamlet A mis-
understanding OF orders Is said to
have caused the wreck. The trains ran
together when going at full speed
Both engines were wrecked. and all
the men riding thereon We're either
killed or injured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
THE TREASURER'SB BOOKS
Legislative Committed to. Begin Their
Examination on Monday.
{ Special to The Messenger.)

0ptCIdI 10 IHG "CSSSHpOfV
Raleigh, N. c.. March Ex-senator
Arlington and Representatives Shan
nonhouse and Winston are appointed to
examine thoroughly state ~treasurers
books. Senator Arlington began look
ing over the penitentiary accounts to-
day. The work will be begun Monday,
as Mr.. Shannonhouse was called home.
Senator Arlington was for years a
postofhce Inspector and Is an expert
accountant,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19

The stomach controls the situation
Those who are hearty n strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty
OF food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what o eat and allows o to eat all
the good food you want. IL o suffer
from indigestion. h~eatsurn. belching or
any other stomach trouble. this prepa-
ration ant help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomachs can take IL.
r y ReIiamY
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19

Paris. March 1.-THE seconds of
Count Boni de Castellane and M. de
Rodays met today and decided that
the duel Is TO TAX place tomorrow
morning. Two shots viii be exchanged
at twenty-five PAGES. II. Perivier. one
OF NJ de Rodays seconds. who Is CO.
manager OF The FIGARO. in an iEter-
view today, declared hat the duel
would be absolutely private.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
..Chaffee. Peki

In reply to your telegram, the Sec
rotary of war directs you complete ar
rangements to sail for Manila with your
and staff officers by the end
of April. leaving as a legation guard
an fantry OF 13J
men, having at least n year to serve
or their intending reinlistme1t, a full
complement of officers, a medical Of
fcer, sufficient hospital corps men, and,
if YOU think best. a field officer especial
ly qualified to command guard. Re-
tain and instruct an officer Of the quar-
termaster's department to proceed 10
erect necessary buildings for guard &C
cording to plans and estimates you
.pprove. Colonel Charles F. Humphrey,
on arrival (wiD make an inspection. or
quartermaster's department; remain
in Philippine stands until July lSt when
he will be assigned to duty as chief
uuartermaster at Manila and Miller or
dered to the United States. All stores
and supplies not required for legation
guard are to be disposed of in your
best Judgment. Serviceable supplies
needed in the Philippine stands will be
sent to Manila. The division of the
Philippines will furnish supplies for the
legation guard.
"CORBIN."
It was stated at the war department
lhaC TINS clears 10 the CIIIlSSC SIludIio1'
so far as the war department is con-
cerned as the guard of the legation can
in no sense be taken as an occupation
of Chinese territory and cannot be used
for any other purpose.
The transports sumner and Indiana
will be sent to Taku to take the troops
in China to Manila. These troops con-
sist of the Ninth infantry, four troops
of the Sixth cavalry n the light bat
--- NV roDfnfp
Reilly. Two transports will bring
away the LOO animals which have been
used by the army in China.
General Chaffee has advised the de-
partment that the best place for en-
barkation is Taku, which will. no doubt
be clear Of ice on the date fixed for the
departure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19

Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve are liable to cause blood poi
soning. Leave them alone. The origl-
nal has the name DeWitt's upon the
box and wrapper. 1t is a and
healing salve for skin diseases. I'm
cqualled for piles. r. R Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19

When YOU are bilious. use those ia
nous little pills known as DeWitts
Little Early Risers to cleanse the liver
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-19
OUR TROOPSTO LEAVE CHINA
Order for Evacuation ISSUED to Chaffee
Small Legation Guard Left.

Washington, March 15.-An order was
sem to General Chaffee today for the
evacuation of China by American
troops. leaving only a legation guard
of $50 men. The troops will be removed
from China the last of April.
The dispatch to General Chaffee is as
follows:
"Adjutant Generals Office,
March 18th, 1901.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
MAJOR sYLvEsTER's VIEWS.
Communication Received by Supt.
Robling Relating to Anarchists.

Superintendent OF Police RoblinG yes
terday received communication from
Major Richard Sylvester, chief of police
of Washington and president of the
International Association of Police
Chiefs. giving his views on the proper
methods of dealing with anarchists
and asking for his cooperation IN Sc
curing their adoption by congress.
Major Sylvester believes that the inn
migration laws should be so amended
as to compel each emigrant, upon land
ING, To show certificate from the au-
thorities of his native town or village,
certifying that he is a good citizen and
neither an anarchist ora law-breaker.
The major also favors. the passage OF
law making the utterance of threats
against the government or its officials
"A treasonablc offense. lie also pleads
for closer relationship between the
police of this country and of the lead
ing cities of Europe. in order to more
greatly facilitate the identification Of
anarchists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
CONVENTION NEXT WEEK
Gathering of State League of Repub-
lican Clubs in This City Will
Occur Sept. "a and 25.

1t has been decided to hold the post
poned convention OF the State League
of Republican clubs i'm this city next
Tuesday and Wednesday. The follow
ing telegram was yesterday received by
Milton w. Lowry, chairman of the gem
cral committee of arrangements for the
convention:
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept IS, 1901.
Milton W. Lowry, Board oi Trade Building,
scranton.
Committee decides 10 hold convention in scran.
ton, Sept ~ and 2j, Senator Thurston TO de.
liver Mckinley eulogy Tuesday night next
j. Hampton Moore,
Former Senator Thurston is one OF
the best public speakers in America,
and his eulogy Of Mckinley next Tues
day night will he worth hearing.
The general committee of arrange
ment will meet Friday night In tho
Central Republican club rooms to ar
range for the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
FOR WORKING ON SUNDAY.
Old Blue Law Invoked by a Peters
burg Man.

For two years past the families Of
Henry Burger and George Buchner,
next door noiGhhorS i'm Petersburg,
have been wont to have tho law down
on ono another with remarkable fire.
uucncy. Each has had the other in
aldcrmaniC court on various more or
less serious charges, and both, in con-
sequence, have contributed rather lib
orally to the support of the city maGiS-
tratcs and constablcs
Last night, i'm Magistrate Millar's
office, the Ruchners took a turn at the
RcrGcrs. George Buchncr, father OF
ono family, had Henry Berger, father
of the other, arrested for a violation Of
what has come to be termed tho old
blue laws of 1884, which forbids all
forms Ot manual labor on the first day
of IN. week, commonly called sun
day
The testimony for the prosecution
Was to the effect that on four recent
sundays, including last Sunday. Rcr-
ger worked about his garden, saving,
hammering, pulling weeds and trim
ming grape vines and trees.
Berger admitted this, with some
qualifications. lie did no hammcring,
he said, but he did on one occasion
SAN two boards to place under the
limbs of plum trees which were so
heavily laden with fruit that they
threatened to break down He denied
having weedcd his garden but admitted
that he occasionally pulled few
hunuhcs of grass or weeds to throw Ia
his chickens. AS to the trimming of
tho grape vines, he explained that
Whilo walking through the arbor hC
wds wont to pinch off a dead vine here
and there, but never set himself out
to do any general trimming on sun
day.
What work he did perform on Sun,
day was necessary to he done he said
and on account Of his being engaged
from daylight till dark at his daily
occupation, Sunday was the only dan
on which he could find time to do it
He maintained that he caused no dis.
turbance and gave no scandal to Tho
neighborhood by his Sunday activi,
ties.
The magistrate reserved his decis
ion until Saturday afternoon. The
law imposes a fine of 81 for each anC
every offcnsc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
TASTEFUL DECORATIONS.
County Commissioners Appropriate
ly Embellish the Monument.

Being disappointed by professional
decorator, the county commissioners
proceeded yesterday to decorate the
soldiers and sailors monument them
selves. They succeeded i'm effecting the
most elaborate mourning display seen
in the city.
Tho base Of the monument is draped
in black tied with white satin ribbons
Potted plants i'm profusion are placed
about the steps and platform, while
silk flags, tied with crepe, set in the
ground. completely cncirCle the monu-
ment.
The commissioners We're assisted in
the work by Misses Lillian Morris,
Anna Penman, Mary Durkin and Anna
T.. Jones, of the commissioners cleri-
cal force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
HARTFORD FAIR.

Thursday Sept. 26 is the day when
all roads lead 10 the little village OF
Hartford, Susquehanna county, because
on that day is held the wonderful fair
known far and near as the Hartford
fair.
Between 5000 and 5000 people pour
into the village and to the beautiful
grounds, where the fair is held. The
exhibits are always large and of fine
quality. The fair resembles a huge
picnic and is different than all other
fairs. If a person once goes, he will
go every year. just as so many others
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
MAJOR PENMAN HAS GONE.
To Represent Pennsylvania Knights
Templar at Presidents Funeral.

Major II. +. Penmau, Of this city,
grand commander Of the Knights Tenn
plar of the state of Pennsylvania, re-
ccivcd telegram yesterday from the
grand commander of the state of Ohio,
requesting him to attend the funeral
of the late President Mckinley at Can
ton today in his official capacity,
The dead president was q knight
Tcmplar and it is expected that the
large majority of communicates in
Ohio will attend the funeral in body.
Major Penman left the city late yes
tcrday afternoon for Canton. accom-
panied by Building Inspector +. l.,
Brown, who is grand standard bearer
of the state,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
THE NOON MEETINGS.
Addresses Are Delivered by Rev. r,
A. Torrey, of Chicago.

Those men who fail To attend the
noon meetings now being held at the
Young Mems Christian association are
missing a rare treat. Rev. II. A.
Torrey, principal of the Moody Bible
institute, of Chicago, is giving a series
of lectures on "Proofs of the lnsplra -
tion of the Bible" DR.. Torrey is
recognized as a great leader in Bible
teaching, being considered one of the
best in this country, as we'll as one
of the most successful soul winners,
more than 1000 persons being con-
verted in his church in Chicago each
year.
on Thursday and Friday at 12,20 he
will again speak upon the same sub.
Ject, in Guernsey hall. The meetings
on Tuesday and Wednesday were well
attended by business and professional
men,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
A RECORD BREAKER.
Scranton Business College.

Messrs. Buck & Whitmore are con-
graduating themselves on having had
the best opening in the history of the
school. New students are enrolling
daily and many have arranged to en-
ter later.
II. n. Smith writes from Philadelphia
and says he has received promotion
and that his salary is $50 per week.
Scranton Business College graduates
can succeed anywhere. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

terest to Scranton people because there
will be a foot ball game between the
Scranton and Bnghamton high school
teams. You will have a great days
outing, so plan to go. The D., l.. n W.
sell excursion tickets to kinGsley's
good going Wednesday and Thursday
26th and 9th, and good returning
Thursday and Friday 21-2S Busses
meet all trains at Kingsley's station
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
Change in N, Y, o, G. w. Time Table

Commencing Tuesday. the 18th inst,
y. Y, O. & w. train leaving Cadosia
at $40 a. m, and Carbondale, 1901 a.
m, arriving Scranton, l0.4O a. m: and
train leaving Scranton at 4 p. M; Car
bondale. 4.44 p. M, and arriving Ca
dosa 800 p. M, will be discontinued. ts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
Big Meeting
IS TONIGHT
PROGRAMME FOR THE PUBLIC
MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Addresses Are to Be Made by Rt.
Rev. Bishop M. j. Hoban, Recorder
w. L. Connell, Judge H. M. Ed
wards, Colonel L. A. Watres and A.
w. Dickson-Exercises Will Begin
Promptly at 7.45 o'clock-List of
Vice Presidents Who Have Been
Selected by Committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
IN HONOR OF
MARTYRED DEAD
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR LATE
PRESIDENT.

They Were Conducted Last Night in
Providence Presbyterian Church.
Brief Addresses Were Made by
Thomas s. Morgan and Dolph B.
Atherton-Dr. Guild Said That He
Hoped Presidents Death Would
Result in the End of Anarchy and
of Yellow journalism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

A free public bread baking exhibit
will he given Saturday, Sept. 2lst, at
Foote e. Shear Co.'S store, 119 Washing
ton avenue. The Sterling range will be
used. Everybody is invited TO attend,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

VIII be closed today from 8 a. m. to 6
p. m. VIII he open from p. m. to 2
p. m. to receive advertisements for Fri
days issue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
The Tribune Business Office

VIII be closed today from "A. m. to {
p. m. win be open from p. m. to
p. m, TO receive advertisements for Fri.
days issue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

Complete lines. All grades wall paper
aud paints at Jacobs & Fassholds, 2O9
Wa shington avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
CONVENTION AT PEcKvILLE.
w. c. T. U. of the County Will Meet
There Friday.

Following is the programme of the
fifteenth annual convention Of the
Backawanna county Women's Chris
tian Temperance union, which viii he
held in the Methodist Episcopal church,
at PeCkvillc, on Friday:
MORNING SESSION
900 Meeting of County Executive Committee.
p4j-Pfaisc Scrvicc...........Nr Wis. e.. n Cure
10 OO-Roll Cali Of Officers
Responded to hy quotations from Scripture.
Report Of Recording secretary.
Appointment OF Committees,
Report Of Corresponding secretary
Report Of Treasurer
singing.
Address ~ President.
Report Of Credentials Committee.
Election Of Officers.
Address II Welcome,
Rev Francis Ccndall
Mrs i. G. Craig.
Ecsnonsc Mrs. Alice llarncy
Mrs. Minnie Black
,prc.id,ut Winners CnonJ
Noontidc Payer
Mrs Katharine L. simpson, Honorary
President.
luuoductions Announcements, Adjourn
mont.
County Executive committee will meet immc.
| diatcly after afternoon adjournment
AFILRNOON SE>SlON.
Singing.
| I 20 Biblo Reading Mrs. !. J RdnSin
| p Reading Minutes of Morning Session.
Resume oi Years Work,
Local Presidents
| ,rat'on..",,...,........N Mrs. Il. Downing
| tly..................Mr l., W. stone
| Pcckyillc.u.,,......Mr e.. II. stephens
| south AhingtOn.....Mrs, william swallow
Nadisonyillc. lc.......,...Mrs H. \. Powell
| punmOrc. l.. VI. Swdti,
Winners. Minnie Black
Noosic...,...,........... Mira. Alice Drake
Green Ridgc.,......Mr, Elizabeth Howell
| Ddlton..,................M q. W Mason
Bald Mount.....Nlr George W. Bc-cckcr
Providence ...........MIs Belle Won Storch
| Moscow.......,....,,,... MilIard
| Nay ug........................Mi Miss Turner
| aylor.........,........N T. u. Bowen
| Carbondalc...........,MrS Picrpc Butler
| Solo.........,......... Ada Couh
| i.OO-Rcpotts Of Supcrintcndcnts.
| Greetings from visiting clerclmen and
| friends
Report Of Resolutions Committee.
collection, Announcements, Adjournment.
EVENING SESSION.
| 80 Music. Pcckvillc Methodist Episcopal Choir
| scripture Reading Rev Francis Gcndall
| Ncr....................Rcv Mr. Thomas
| Soo...,,................ Arthur Morgan
| Nddics,......,........... Mrs. \. VI. lolNcy
| Music.
| Address. ...,.,,n.....W ". Lathropc ESQ.
| Recitation.
| Offering
| cdicton..................Rc Rev. nr. Moon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19
There Is Still Time.

Students are registering daily for
the Conservatory's courses in piano.
Office, GOA Linden street. Open all day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

The popular Punch cigar is stil the
leader of the 10c cigars. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

Smoke the new Kleon sc. cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-19

"-kopoltS ot Nupcrlnlcndrnls.
Greetings from visiting clercNmen an
friends
Report Of Resolutions Committee
collection, Announcements, Adjournment
EVENING SESSION
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-18

Coats are Enthusiastically the cult of
the season, capes coming in very bad
second, coats running the whole gamut
from measuring the length of the fig
ure to the irrepressible bolero. Before
the bolero of fur we must all perforce
bow low, that of today differentiating
itself from the one of yesterday by
the various details of collar, revers,
cuffs, etc. Much ingenuity, be it re-
marked, is exercised in inducing the
fronts to present quick change aspects,
though perhaps the most fetching de-
parture in this connection is the mar
row leather belt that is in some mys-
terious way alone known to the fra
ternity permanently attached to the
bolero, which it pulls in effectively to
the figure and at the same time helps
TO accentuate the slight pouch occur
ring everywhere.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-18
NEW SHORT STORIES.
How Bryan Was Introduced - The
Trooper and General BuIIer-Bn-
den-PoweII Was Frightened.

THAT story that Senator Towne told
me of one that Mr.. Bryan told in a
company where l was a guest" said
Representative Dave Mercer. short
ly after Bryan had arrived in Lincoln
and begun the practice Of law it got
noised about that he was good speak
er, and he was somewhat in demand
at meetings in the small places.
"One night he was asked to speak at
n schoolhouse Is miles from Lincoln.
He drove over. The night was bitterly
cold, and Bryan FASTENED to the big
stove when he got into the room. While
he was thawing out little, wizened
lrishman came up to him and intro
duced himself as the chairman Of the
meeting.
Now, I'll tell you what want you
to do said Mr.. Bryan to the chair
man after they had exchanged greet
ings. L have driven 15 miles to talk
for your people. OF course l do not
expect any fee, but when you introduce
me l wish you would say, Ladies and
gentlemen, you will now be addressed
by w. ]. Bryan, the rising young at
torney of Lincoln" l think the little
advertisement l shall get is no more
than my due
"The chairman agreed and they re-
hearsed the introduction several times
until the chairman was sure he had it
letter perfect. Then the meeting was
called to order. When Bryan's turn
came, the chairman rose, started to
speak, stopped, started again and then
looked at Bryan in helpless sort Of
way. Go on, whispered Bryan.
'The chairman took a long breath
and blurted, Ladies and gentlemen.
Misthur O'Brien will shpake. '"-Cleve-
land World
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-18
Baden-powen Was Frightened.

A Cape correspondent at Pretoria
says that when Baden-Powell was on
the point of embarking upon the south
bound train a plump, pleasant looking
little woman tapped him on the arm.
Good morning, sir" she said. Are you
not General Baden Powell? l am Mrs.
Sarel Eloff."
Baden-Powell looked little scared.
"You know you took my husband
prisoner at Mafeking."
"Oh, yes" said Baden Powell, still
nervous. You see, he came and tried
to kill us, so we took him prisoner"
'Oh, | know" said Mrs. Eloff, accept
ing the apology, and then after some
conversation they parted, Baden-Pow-
ell saying as he entered the train:
Your husband was very brave man.
| don't think he bore me any malice.
and hope you don't" And the CHEEKY
little person, who, by the way, was by
no means in anything approaching
mourning, replied brightly:
mo; of course not. You were very
kind to him."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-03-18

which terminate at either side Of the
front in point adorned with gold
button.
The bolero is composed of four seal
loped pieces of cloth, two dark and
two light, the light ones being enriched
in front with the buttons. 1t is invisi-
bly, fastened down the center of the
front and fits over the wide draped
ceinture of black satin. A high flaring
fur makes a pretty and very COM
Portable frame for the face. The long
bell shaped sleeves are simply trim
med with band of fur at the hands,
Philadelphia Ledger.