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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

First race-Bequeath. seorpolette. Pr
rates Queen.
Second race-The Boston, Mystic, Ken
lucky Middle.
Third race-Espionage Hoods Brigade.
Annowan.
Fourth race-Caviar. Alard Scheck,
Ohnet.
Seidenbach.
Sixth race-wax Taper. Myra MoreIla.
Myth.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

miles. Basic, 1874; Tricotln. sallust, Valid,
1l3: Don CIarencio, 146: Seidenbach. 14S;
Domozetta, ISL; zufallig. Joe Bell l9s.
ward: selling: seven furlongs. Meyra Mo-
relic. 80; Hansford. Defender II, lo2; Sue
Johnson, 10S; Dagmar. Duke of Baden; 10;
Sister Alice. los; Myth, Celtic Bard, wax
Taper. los; Yoloco. Dousterswivel, Sea
Rover. Kindred, Ill; Tom Middleton, ia
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

married school
mate. Marriage
changes a wom-
an. The drains
and pains which
are so often the
S e gu e n e Of
marriage rob
her of all vital
ity. Give her
back her former
strength and
S h e II be as
rjolly " a wife
as she was a
maid. Doctor
Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription
gives back the
lost strength by
re establishing
the health of
the d ellie at e
womanly or
gans. 1t dries
the drains and
stops the pains.
1t cures ulcera-
ton, inhanina-
ton and female
weakness. It
m a Ike s weak
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

4 erc1t majority of the people OF one
mind about the qualities OF Heurich's Beers.
Everybody drinks Maerzen, Senate, or Lager be-
cause they are pure and wholesome. Phone West
49, Arlington Bottling Co, for case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

First race-Robert Waddell, Nitrate.
Magic Light.
Hymns.
awind, Berto.
Fourth race-Animosity. The Rogue,
Fifth race-Revonah. Gertrude Elliott.
Glad Hand.
Sixth race-Cherlshed, Beau Ideal, Kirk
wood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09
The JOI!u GIRL

Often changes to the jaded woman. II
c>u't see what's come over Mary; she
used to be such a jolly GIRL" was the
remark of a young woman visiting a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09
SPECIFICATIONS. Continuing. Major svlves-

specifications. Continuing, Major Sylves-
| ter says:
| the force September | 1879 and his record
has been clear eXccat that he was iined
! $40 in 1895 for neglect -, duty. That ne
should have made use of profane Ian
guage is deplorei by The department. as
| It is surprise To- his sIperiors | recon-
| mend that he be fined SO on or before
June ., 1901
| Joseph Paris, the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department has submitted 10 the
| Commissioners his report of operations in
the department for the month OF March.
/ He states that there were forty-twO
alarms of fire. being a decrease of nine
teen as compared with the previous
month. and a decrease of three as COM
pared with the corresponding month a
year ago. Chief Paris states further that
there were thirty-three loca! alarms. for
which bells were not sounded, and which
We're answered by the department. He
says that five of the alarms were false.
Accompanying Chief Paris report was
that Of William o. Drew, the Fire Mar
shall, showing that the loss entailed by
the forty-two fires of the month was
S2iC,2C9, with an insurance of S234. 354 lie
states that the loss in connection with
the local alarms was $5i5, with an in
surance Of $3.50.
Andrew B. Duvall, the Attorney for the
District, yesterday returned TO the Com
missioners the communication of Valen-
tine McNally, requesting the cancellation
of the special assessment against part of
lot 3, square 992, for paving an alley;
The Attorney states that the appllca-
ton is based upon the statement that
Chief Justice Bingham, in Circuit Court
No. J. in the case of Bates against the
District of Columbia, had held the act of
Congress under which this assessment
was made to be unconstitutional. Mr..
DuvalI states that the case was recalled
by the court and the judgment was set
aside. He says that no special assess
ments have been Cancelled by the Com
missioners. the writer assumes, under
the decision in the case.
H. W. Thomas, United States Consul at
Bahia, Brazil has written to the Com
missioners forwarding a request of the
municipality of Bahia for copies of such
laws as may be in force regulating tele-
phone, street car, electric light and pow
er companies including the disposition of
wires, method of acquiring the right of
way, and provision for damages as a re-
suit of negligence on the part of compa-
MES their agents. and stating what
benefits, If any, accrue to the city
Acting upon the recommendation of E.
G. Davis, the Collector of Taxes, and z.
W. w Griffin, the Assistant Assessor, the
Commissioners have voted to grant the
request of i. L. HolDrook, attorney Tor
Julia r Peck for a refund of the dupli-
cate payment of tax for 1895 on lot l,
block S. Trinidad, assessed to Julia I.
Peck.
H H. Darneille, the Assessor. has for
warded to the Commissioners a plat of
property in the S. p. Brown subdivision,
bounded by Howard and Laurel Avenues,
Brown Street and the old Piney Branch
Road and has recommended that the
same be made the official record.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

women strong and sick women weII-
rPor two years l had been a sufferer from
chronic diseases and female weakue $50 writes
Mrs Allen A. Bobson OF has Rc67uun Street.
Philadelphia Pa. III had two diferegr doctors.
and they gave me medicine which 7usY relieved
me for a time. My niece ad- I'D me to
take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrir-l5n- 1 com
Guided that to open a correspondence with you
for your advice would be safest did. aud
have been highly benefited find that AFTER
taking six bottles of Favorite Prescription and
five OF Golden Medical Discovery and follow.
ing your advice in regard to local treatmeat,
am now a strong woman. Accept my sincere
thanks for the Interest manifested in my case
and the happy results obtained.'
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. Correspondence pri-
vate. Address Dr.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

There is but one Berkeley
Pure Rye, and Tharp is it's
prophet.
SO Street
Phone 1l4l for
family orders
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-09

H. H Darneille, the Assessor. has for
warded to the Commissioners a plat of
property in the s. p. Brown subdivision,
bounded by Howard and Laurel Avenues,
Brown Street and the old Piney Branch
Road, and has recommended that the
same be made the official record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
The Largest Amount Ever Carried by
q Naval Bill.

Washington. January 19.-The naval
appropriation bill was reported to the
house today, with an elaborate state
ment Of it's provisions by Chairman
Foss, OF the naval committee. The bill
carries S77,016. .63S. the largest ever re-
ported to the house from the commit
tee on naval affairs. This is $11. .s65, 71S
above the bill Of last year and SO, 22s, 1856
below the estimates submitted by the
navy department.. The bill provides
that not more than one battleship or
armored cruiser shall be built in one
yard or by one party and the usual
provision is made that at least and
not more than two Of the battleships
and armored cruisers shall be built on
the Pacific coast.
The following places receive appro-
priations for naval work: Norfolk
1894, ,26s; Key West $144.000: Pensacola
81, 500; Algiers s230.00o: Dry Tortugas
500. 600.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
TO BE NO MORE HAZING.
Resolutions Adopted by the Cadets or
West Point.

West Point, January 19.-The con-
gressional investigation of the West
Point military academy has borne fruit
rather Unexpectedly. Tonight when
the congressman were hurrying their
inquiries to a termination, the cadets
Of all four classes held a meeting In
Grant hall and unanimously decided
to abandon exercising and hazing Of
every form, as we'll as the practice OF
calling out fourth class men. This liz
exactly what General Dick and the
other members of the congregational
committee have been trying to impress
on the cadets who have testified be-
fore them as the only course open to
them il they desired to see the fair
name of the United States military
academy unsullied and above reproach.
The communication was addressed
to Superintendent A. L. Mills. who
only got back from Washington this
morning and he quickly brought 1t to
General Dick.
The congressional committee ad-
journs to meet in Washington
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

ldgies upon the late Senator John n.
Gear, Of Iowa. who died in this city
last July.
A concurrent resolution offered few
days ago by Senator Lindsay. of Ken
lucky, providing for the celebrStion on
the 4th of February next Of the Tooth
anniversary of the assumption OF the
chief justiceship> Of the United States
by John Marshall was called up and
passed.
The session OF the house today was
devoted chiefly to the postal codifica-
ton bill which Was about half
completed. The discussion turned
mainly on the proposition to compel
star route contracts TO be let to per-
sons living contiguous to the route.
but the proposition was defeated after
extended debate.
Among the bills passed was. that
granting fifteen days annual leave to
employees OF navy yards. arsenals. etc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
A NUNS ELOPEMENT.
| She Marries a Former Patient at the
Hospital Where She Was Nurse

Lancaster, Pa, January ia sem
sation was caused today by the elope-
ment and subsequent marriage at Cam
den, N. j., of Rowland d. Moore, a
prominent resident of this city, and
Miss Ellen Dugar, Of Shamokin, Pa,
who was a nurse known as Sister NJ.
Leonica at st. Josephs hospital, which
is-conducted by the sisters of st. Fran
els. Miss Dugar has been a nun for
seven years. A year and a half ago
she came to st. Joseph as a nurse and
she and Moore fell in love while the
latter was patient in her care. Miss
Dugar quietly left the hospital last
evening, went to the home of a friend
and early this morning left for Cam
den. Mr.. Mooore is 3S years old and
Miss Dugar ten years his junior.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
ALL ENGLAND IN SUSPENSE
MOMENTARILY sgECTING TO HEAR
OF THE QUEENS DEATH
The News Treated Conservatfvely by
Press and People-They Hesitate to
Express Their Worst Fears-Anxiety
Seen on Bvery Faoe-The News of
Her Condition Not a Surprise to the
of Her State of Health.

London, January 19.--Probably no.
where else DIN the world has Queen
Victoria's prostration been so conserva-
tivefy treated i'm the newspapers as
here, where it is of the most vital i'm
portance.
The papers, like her subjects, hesita te
ito speak plainly Of the fears oppress-
ing them regarding the queen. The
headlines of most of the afternoon pa
pers today were confined to non-com-
initial words in big type, like Her
Majesty's Condition. but the news ven-
ders were doing tremendous busi-
ness with every edition.
It was gloomy day for London. The
anxiety on every face, from the East
End worlzingmen to the frequenters OF
the st. James Club, comported with
the dreary, drizzling rain. London S
comment on yesterdays official state
ment was that it might mean little or
much.
The bulletin of today forced the con-
viction on the public mind that il
meant mucn.
The officials told the newspaper cor
respondents that they hoped for the
best, but their manner showed they
feared the worst. Wfthal, the intel
ligence did not surprise the people The
unanimous comment was that they
feared it.
While the queen was Wonderfully
Strong physically, for her age, the cares
and sorrows. not only Of the war, but
arising from the death of her grandson
in South Africa and of her favorite
lady waiting. the Dowager Lady
Churchill, at Christmas, affected hel
vitality and the empire awaits the
news from Osborne with the keenesf
suspense in the memory of the queens
!, Subjects.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
aIPOsToFFICE CLERKS DISMISSED
For Conspiracy as to Dead Letter Office
Auction Sales.

Washington, January 19.-Several
clerks in the dead letter office of the
postoffice department have been dis
missed on charges of having bought
packages at the dead letter sale, know
ing in advance their contents and
falsely representing their character in
the catalogue. The scheme was un-
earthed by the postmaster general in
an investigation carried on for a month.
In order to avert suspicion by the pres
ence of local detectives in the Office
during the sale, December 18th last in
spectors from New York, Boston and
Maryland carried on the investigation
and located the plot in the property
division of the dead letter office.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
SENATOR DAVIS, SUCCESSOR,
After a Hard flight Minnesota Repub-
licans Nominate NJ. E. Clapp.

st. Paul, Mimi, january 19.-Former
Attorney General Moses E. Clapp, Of
ST. Paul, was this afternoon chosen as
the republican nominee for the place in
the United States senate made vacant
by the death of Cushman K. Davis, af-
ter one of the hardest contests in the
history of the state. Mr.. Clapp was
elected attorney general of the state
in 1886, 1888 and 1890 and has been
prominent in politics. He was a can
didate for the republican nomination
for governor in 1896, but was defeat
ed by Governor Clough. He enjoys a
large law practice. He is an orator of
ability and is familiarly known as the
''Black Eagle of Minnesota"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

don this morning, where, with the duke
of York, he Will meet Emperor Will
liam. Whether the emperor will pro-
ceed to Osborne depends upon the re-
suit of this interview
London, January 20. 4 a. m.-The Off
cial bulletins regarding the queen post
ed at the Mansion house and Marlbor-
ough house Saturday were read with
evident anxiety and eagerly discussed
rounding them until a late hour of the
night.
At THE clubs the last bulletin say
ing there was Slight Improvement"
was received with some incredulity, as
more than one private telegram was
shown expressing the most unfavor-
able view Of the progress of her majes-
cy's illness.
Among the ominous items of news
was the statement that the Right Rev.
Randall Thomas Davidson, D. D.,
bishop Of Winchester. had been sum-
moned and had reached Osborne late
last night.
0OAAAC OA tAG uCWSpdUcTS lSSuSQ SStt-
tions as late as IL o'clock and these
were eagerly bought. They contained
however, nothing to satisfy the pained
interest with which they were perused
The duke Of York was at York house
late in the evening. when it was an
nounced that he was not going to Os.
borne until today.
Besides giving columns filled with
the latest scraps Of information con
corning her majesty's condition, the
movements Of members Of the roya
family and persons Connected with ths
court, all this mornings newspaper,
reflect the fears OF the nation of a IA
tai termination Of the illness which hal
50 Unexpectedly stricken down tn,
aged monarch They dwell at lengt,
upon the deep love and reverence
which the people cherish for the SOW
ereign who 50 long has guided the shil
Of state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
SENATE.

Especial TO The Messenger
Raleigh, n. G.. january 1e.-The sen-
ate met at IL o'clock.
A petition was presented from
Bishop Rhonlthaler and ministers OF
Salem for a state reformatory.
Bills We're introduced as follows: By
Senator Foushee. to regulate the hold
ing Of primary elections: by Senator
Mcintyre. joint resolution inviting Df.
]. c. M. Curry to address the general
assembly: by Senator Miller, of Pam
lico, to repeal chapter So public laws
Of 1897; by Senator James. TO amend
section 373T OF the code. regarding the
fees of solicitors: by Senator Ward. to
pay s. Mann the balance Of salary due
him as shell fish commissioner.
Senator McAlister was added to the
committee on. education: Senator Alex
ander to that on election law; Sena-or
Miller of Caldwell. to that on deaf,
dumb and blind institution.
The senate bill for relief of the clerk
of the court OF Robson passed its third
reading.
iiC sNip1lC Diii ~ asio" tht NoiliIlS-
sioners of Wilson to levy a special tax
passed it's third reading. provides for
the issuing of $4,000 in bonds.)
The senate resolution inviting ]. G..
NJ. Curry to address the legislature
passed it's readings. Senator Gudger
voted no, saying he understood Mr..
Curry used his influence in lobbying IN
- w
Crawford. who had been elected by the
people, and seating Richmond Pearson.
who had not been elected. Therefore he
would not vote to ask him to add esq
this assembly,
The senate bill to amend the code re-
Ia.ing to trustees and mortgages came
back from the house with an amend
merit. The senate failed to concur in
tie house amendment and Senator's
Henderson and Foush%e were appoint
ed a conference committee.
The senate bill to amel.d chapter 169.
acts of 1897. regarding trial OF civil ac-
! tons passed it's readings.
Senator Foushee moved that the
Brown anti-cigarette bill be printed.
anu the stL<1lc OfucTcu
Senator Morton introduced resolu-
ton to adjourn until IL o'clock Monday
in honor Of the memory Of Robert 4.
Lee. The resolution was amen let to
| read IL O'Clock and adopted.
/ HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
| Speaker Moore convened the house
| at 10 O'Clock.
Representative Ardrcy. OF Ne klein.
burg. presented his credentials, ard the
oath was administered 10 him.
The introduction OF bills included: BY
Mr.. Whitaker. of Forsyth. To Suarstk.
gate the claims against the &c By
Stewart Bros; by Mr.. Thod0u. 10
| protect deer in Onslow: also to amend
1 the charter Of the Onslow Navigation
Company: by Mr.. Mauney. to Greet a
monument to Junaluski. the Indian
chief. for services IN war Of 1872. by
Mr.. McNeill, to prohibit manufacture
and sale Of liquor near Baptist
| churches in Brunswick county: and ta
| allow tine commissioners Of Brunswick
TO levy a special tax: by Mr.. Nash. &c
relieve T. p. Wilcox. sx-sheriff of Nash
county.
Mr.. Connor offered resolution that
the senate and house have Joint ses-
sion February 1sr To elect state libra.
hian.
On motion Of Ar. Wright, OF Rowan
the house adjourned until Aonday al
J2 o'clock In hoao- CT the msmory oi
u =
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Queen Victoria Lies at Osborne House,
Speechless, Stricken With Paralysis.
No Definite News, Except Vague Of
hoial Bulletins, to<se Had From the
Sick Room-She is Not Expected to
Live Until Tomorrow-Arrival of the
{. Prince of Wales Who Assumes the
" Duties of Recent Other Members OF
the Royal Family Including Emperor
OF Germany fastening to Her Bed
Side.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Little Business TranSacted---BOth
Houses Adjourn in Respect to
Memory of Gen. R. E. Lee.

A petision tor a state feformatory.
A Bill Introduced Regulating the
Holding OF Primary Eieotions-Ssnate
Passes Local Bills-A Conference
Ordered on the Bill Ameuiing the
Law as to Trusts and Mortgages.
Resolution Asking an Address From
DR. Curry Adopted senator Gudgcrss
Reason for Opposing the Resolution.
To Hold Joint Session TO Elect q
State Librarian. .
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

This season there is a large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles Prompt action viii save
the little ones from these terrible dis
eases. We know Of nothing so certain
to give instant relief as One Minute
Cough Cure. It can also be relied up
on in grippe and all throat and lung
troubles Of adults. Pleasant to take.
r. r. Bepamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
England to Betura the Treaty.

England To Betur2 the Treaty.
Washington. January 19.-The expec-
tation here 10 that the British govern
menH viii return the amended Hay
Pauncefote treaty with amendments
OF it's own. and 1t 10 not expected that
these British amendments will be ec-
ceptable TO the United States senate.
whether or not this expectation Is
based on advices from Mr.. Choate or
communications from Lord Pauncefote,
it is not possible TO determine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Pepsfn preparations often fail to re-
Iieve indigestion. because they can d.
gest only albuminoue foods. There y
one preparation that diSests all ciasae5
D. food. and that b Kodof Dyspepsia
Cure. It cures the worst cases of iE-
digestion and gives instant relief. Tor
II digesta what ron eat r r. Bal
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Washington. January 1s.-The preei-
dent is reported to be steadily regain
ing the ground lost during his recent
illness, and 6 slowly assuming the fun
measure OF his official functions.
Secretary Rect is stated TO be Inn
proving, as Is also Admiral Dewey.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Such little pills as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken, and
they are wonderfully effective in clans
ing the liver and bowels. r. r. Bel
lamv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

The concession of the Orinoco Com
pany was recently annulled on the
ground that it was illegal and the opin-
ion prevails that it will be driven from
business and all the money invested
by the shareholders will be lost unless
the British or American government
intervenes.
Mr.. Loomis is using his good Of
fees to save the two steamers recently
seized. The United States legation at
Caracas, however, is overwhelmed
with work and the companys business
has been stopped. 1t is asserted that
the company has unpaid claims against
the government for $5OO,OOO.
1t is further asserted that hundreds
Of legitimately conducted foreign en-
terprises have been ruined in Latin
America during the last thirty years,
by looting officials and revolutions and
it is alleged that an attempt-is now be-
ing made to squeeze the BermudeZ
Asphalt Company for about $500, 900,
and, according to the reports which
reached here today, if the company
does not pay this amount to the Ven-
ezuelan officials, it's property, said to
be worth several million dollars, will
be taken, unless the United States gov
ernment intervenes.
If the most recent Venezuelan re-
ports are to be believed the anti-gov-
rnment disturbances there are confin-
ed to small revolutionary movements
in the eastern part of Venezuela.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22
YESTERDAY In CoNGRKss

senate Devotes She Day to Eulogies on
the Late Senator Gear-The House as
Work ON the Postal Law Codincation
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-22

Washington, January 1S.-Under a
special order the senate devoted the
greater part OF its session today to eu-