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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
AS TO CONCESSIONS BY THE TRANS
vAAL GOVERNMENT.
OUR GOVERNMENT INTERESTED
Esta blishment by England Likely ito
be Followed by America In Regard to
Spanish Concessions I'm Cuba and a
Insular Possessions-It Establishes
the Right to Cancel such Concessions
Most of Those Effecting Our Govern
ment Claimed by British Subjects.

Washington, July S.-The position OF
the British government relative to the
various mining, railroad and other con-
cessions in the Tr~ansvaal is fully dis
closed in a blue book covering this sub
ject which has just reached Washing
ton. The subject is of the very first
Importance to the state and war de-
partments. as claims Of vast amounts
already are on file in these depart
ment based On Geographic and rail-
road franchises granted by the Span
ish government prior to the Spanish
American war. If these may be legally
vacated h effect Of such a decision
would be far reaching, n the action
of the British government may estab-
lish a precedent. The most import
ant of the concessions in our insular
possessions and in Cuba are claimed by
English corporations.
The issue was made last September
when Sir Alfred Miner. the British
high commissioner, issued the celebrat-
ed order mo. 9, of 1900" giving notice
that the British government reserves
the right to decline to recognize, or to
modify any concession made by the late
South African republic without proper
legal authority, or contrary to law, or
= the conditions of which have not been
duly complied with. or which appear
ed to affect prejudicially the interest
of the republic"
This last clause was of the most
sweeping character. and the British
on communication +r
pass upon the whole subject. This com.
mission has made an exhaustive re.
port, set u in the blue book, laying
down some important principles. One
is this:
ION the 1st of September 1900, he
late majesty annexed the territorie:
and obliterated the sovereignty of thu
South African republic. . 1t il
clear that a state which has annexed
another is not legally bound by an.
contracts made by the state which hai
ceased to exist, and that no court o
law has jurisdiction to enforce sucl
contracts if the annexlng state refuse
to recognize them"
The commission also asserts the RICH
to examine whether the rights whicl
it is asked to recognize have in fac
been duly acquired" a point of inter
est in the Cuban cable controversy. I
accepts Sir Alfred Miners most i'm
portant suggestion in the d~eclaratio
that the new government is justiie
in canceling or modifying a concessio
when 1.-The maintenance of the conces
sion is injurious to the public interest.
h conclusions of the commission
ers have not yet been accepted an
j enunciated by the British government
itself, so far as the blue book show:
The correspondence is brought up t
April 10Th last.
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AN MEETING
Between Labor and Capital to Settle
Their Differences

PittSburg, July S.-"That which / be-
lieve will prove the most important
conference in the history of capital and
labor will open in Hotel Lincoln, Pitts
burg, next Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock, when the highest officials OF the
Amalgar1atedAs Association, gathered from
all parts of the country, will meet with
high officials in the iron and steel in
dustries to settle grave questions.
Every vice president of the Anal
gamated Association from Alabama
north is hurrying toward Pittsburg to-
night or my Geographic order. 1 have
considered it best that they be called
to confer at this time instead of the
regular conferees who have usually met
with us to adjust differences.
LAS yet I am in ignorance as to who
will constitute the committee represent
ing the steel people, the employers. ]
lave been informed that President
Charles NJ. Schwab, of the United
States Steel Corporation, will be pres
ent, in person, but do not know this to
be a fact. The laboring man is at pres
ent confronted with some peculiar con-
ditions which I hope will be adjusted
at h coming conference. I believe the
strike will be speedily settled"
The above is the written statement
d pS I1SSioSill SIldllSl, VI llS
Amalgamated Association, late this
evening, rs he emerged from the Car
negie building with a party of Anal.
gamated Association officers and Off
GERS of the American Sheet Steel Com.
pany. 1t was ut the close of one of the
most evenJful days in the history O.
organized labor. and was mad so by
the decided stend taken by President
Shaffer IN the Wellsville case, he
insisting on reinstatement of the unior
men discharged there as preliminary tc
a conference.
The conference today lasted for al.
most two hours, but what was said OF
done was not given u ave through
the above statement made by President
Shaffer. 1t was evidently decided that
the best interests of both sides demand
ed hat the wage conference be held al
as early a date as possible in spite OF
the trouble at Wellsville. 1t is under
stood hat on hearing the statement Of
Vice President Chapel, regarding the
Ohio situation, assurance was given
that it could easily be adjusted ano
would be. This being the case, the con
ference was quickly arranged.
Under the present arrangement the
Wellsville men will remain at WORE
pending a settlement or disagreement
Thursday.
None of the combine representatives
who could be seen would talk or the
strike troubles
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a Stir I'm British Politics

London, July S.-Lord Roseberry
came to London today and was re-
ceived in audience by the King at Marl-
borough house. The public announce
ment of this visit to his majesty so
soon after the former aremier's
from the continent. whence he arrived
Saturday. eXcites much comment, in
view OF the political situation. At the
same time we'll informed persons point
out that it is extremely unlikely that
the King will in any way attempt 10
intervene in what. after all, is wholly
a family quarrel Of the liberal party.
Several recent occurrences, however,
articles in weighty reviews, etc. seem
10 point to an organized effort TO bring
Lord Roseberry back into the political
arena.
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Consolidation of the Plant System

Atlanta. Ga, July S.-Articles of in
corporation of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway Company were
filed with the secretary of state today.
The incorporators are the Plant Invest
ment Company, Robert c. Erwin and
Franklin o. Brown and the company
will be later incorporated in South Car
DINA. The incorporation follows the
application recently mad for an in
crease Of the capital stock of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western road to
S25,0 600, 900 and embraces the following
railroads.: Savannah, Florida and Yves
tern, Charleston and Savannah, Bruins
wick and Western, Alabama, Midland,
Silver Springs, Ocala n Tampa and
the Tampa and Thonotosassa.
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Hanna at Morgan & Co.'S. Office

New York, July S.-Senator Hanna,
President Cassatt, of the Pennsylvania
and C. A. Griscom, of the American
Line. called at the office of ]. P. Nor
gan 6 Co., today. Senator Hanna said
that he called simply to pay his respects
to Mr.. Morgan and that no conference
was held concerning the reported coal
combination. Mr.. Cassatt declined TO
say what was discussed.
1t was said in Wall street, that no
formal consolidation of the bituminous
coal interests is likely to be announced
for some months but that there is a
movement in that direction.
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THE ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY
OF His Appofntees TO be Made-Great
Interest Manifested In this Matter.
Professor Massey Resigns Professor
ship at tile Agricultural ColIege-He
VIII Continue as Hortfculturisr at
Experiment Farm Public Laws
Ready for Distribution Next Week
state swamp Lands.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Raleigh, ". c., July 8.-Scores OF in
quiries came in today as to the govern
or's appointment of directors of the
North Carolina railway. Late this af-
ternoon he said he had decided to max
the appointments tomorrow morning.
He waited today for kilograms.
Rev. G. w. Newell, who was senator
from Franklin county in 1893, fell dead
today while in his buggy with his son
on the way to Louisburg from his
home, seven miles distant. His age
was 60 years, and hear disease caused
his death.
w. F. Massey, who for years has been
h~orticuIturist at the experiment station
here and also professor of botany and
biology at the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college, resigns as professor,
to take effect September 1st, but will
continue to be horticurist of the sta
ton. He also becomes on that date
the responsible or sole editor Of The
Practical Farmer, published at Piiila-
dephia, of which for a number of years
he has been associate editor and special
contributor. he will no longer teach in
the college.
Chief Clerk Wilson, of the secretary
of states office. said today: The public
laws will be out this week, but it will
be first of next week before there are
enough copies in hand to begin public
distribution.
The state board of education held a
special session today. K. S. Finch, OF
Charlotte, who was given an option on
practically all the state swamp lands
by the fusion board, appeared by his
counsel w. r. Allen and w. c. Max
we'll and offered to release the board
from his option if it would confirm his
sale of $1,000 acres in Tyrrell and n
same amount in Carteret and leave &
half interest in the Craven SWAMP
lands in the hands of Rev. Baylus Cade
of Morehead City, with whom Finer
has made some kind of a deal. The
board does not appear to be disposed tt
recognize Finch's option as valid o.
binding.
The grand lodge of Good Samaritan
the largest negro benevolent order
meets here tomOrrOy in annual ses
sion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
AN WHEAT FIRE
Hundred Thousand Bushels
Burned In the Field

Great Bend, Kas.. July S.-Fifteen
thousand acres of wheat went up in
flames here his afternoon. The fire
was started by an unknown man
throwing a lighted cigar into a field
of wheat stubble. Every thing waa
as dry as finder. and soon a destruc-
tive fire was in progress.
All residents here left their work anc
exhausted every known method fol
fighting fires. but to 10 avail, and i
was late this evening, before the fire
was under control.
Roughly estimated, the loss in whea'
will aggregate 800, 900 bushels. nearly al
of which was in stack.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Heartburn

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich, heart
burn is likely to follow, and especially
SO if the digestion mas been weakened
by constipation. Eat slowly n not
too freely of easily digested food.
Masticate the food thoroughly. Let
six hours elapSe between meals and
when you feel a fullness and weight in
the region of the stomach after eating.
indicating that you have eaten too
much, take one of Chamberlain's Stom-
aeh and Liver Tablets and the heart
burn may be avoided. For sale by r.
r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Government Aid for Agricultural Col

Government Aid for Agricultural Col
legeS
Washington, July 8.-The treasury
department today drew warrants aggre-
eating 81, 200, 900 or $3.50 20 each for forty
five states and two territories, being the
maximum amount provided by con-
gress in the act of August 80, 1890, for
the endowment and maintenance Of
colleges for the benefit of agriculture
and mechanical arts. This act provided
a minimum sum of SIS, 900 for that year
with an annual increase of $1,000 fol
ten years up to s25. 900. The maximum
is now reached and hereafter each OF
the states and territories will receive
annually this sum for it's agricultural
colleges. This money is the proceeds
of the sale of public lands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
BUBONIC PLAGUE ABROAD
Fifteen Cases Among Crew of a steam
err Arrived at MarseflleS

Marseilles, July S.-Since the arrival
here yesterday of the French steamer
Laos, Captain F1andin. from Yoke
hama. May 23rd. with fifteen cases OF
h bubonic plague among the Arat
stokers, two deaths have occurred or
board. The Laos left Colombo June
18th, and Djibouti ten days later.
AS yet no cases have developed
among the passengers or the remain
der of the crew., aggregating 81. TIL,
authorities are taking every precau
ton in the way of isolation and are en-
forcing ten days quarantine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
\ Violent West Indian Storm

Port au Prince. July S.-A violent
storm has been raging for three days
past over the southern part OF Haytl
and San Domingo Five persons were
killed at Jacmel and nine people lost
their lives at Les Cages. Several sail
ing vessels have been wrecked. The
region between Cotui II LaVega and
the city of Santo Domingo has been in
undated. Telegraphic communication is
completely interrupted with Santo Do
mingo. The rivers nave overf1owed. a
high wind continues as this dispatch is
sent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
To Refund Porto Rican Duties

Washington, July S.-Mr. T~racewell,
the comptroller of the treasury, has de-
cided that the secretary of b treasury
has authority under the law to refund
to Lascelles & Co., of New York, the
duties paid by them on sugar imported
from Porto Rico between the date the
treaty of Paris took effect and the date
of the approval of the Foraker act.
The duties so paid amounted to over
$470. 600. This decision is based upon the
recent insular decisions of the supreme
court. Other claims are on file for re-
funds amounting to about 81, 400, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
A Treasure Ship from Alaska

Seattle, Washington, July S.-The
steamer City of Seattle has arrived
from Lynn canal with a Klondike treas
ure cargo of $500, 900. The Klondike
crowd left Dawson June 29th. At that
time nearly every producing claim in
the district was being worked n the
government had 500 men employed in
the construction of roads to the greatest
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
The Best Remedy for stomach AND
Bowel Trouble

II have been in the drug business for
twenty years and have sold most all Of
the proprietary medicines of any note.
Among the entire list I have never
found anything to equal Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
for all stomach and bowel troubles"
says o. w. Wakesfield, Of Columbus,
Ga. This remedy cured two severe
cases of cholera morbus in my family
and I have recommended and sold hum
dreds Of bottles Of it TO my customers
to their entire satisfaction. 1t affords
a quick and sure cure in a pleasant
FORM For sale by r. r. Bellamy,
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

If people only knew what we know
about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, it would
be used in nearly every household, as
there are few people who do not suffer
from a feeling of fullness after eating,
belching, f1atulence, sour stomach or
waterbrash, caused by Indigestion or
dyspepsia. A preparation such as no
dol Dyspepsia Cure, which, with no aid
from the stomach, will digest your
food, certainly can't help but do you
good. F.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

Our little girl was unconscious from
strangulation during a sudden and ter
rible attack of Group. I quickly secur-
ed a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure,
giving her three doses. The Group was
mastered and our little darling speedi-
ly recovered" So writes A. l.. Spa ord.
G ester. Mich. R r. Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
The Bar Iron Mills Start Up

Youngstown. O., July S.-The resump-
ton of the mills of the Republic Iron
and Steel Company, the a iron COM
bine, today is general after a weeks
shut Down for repairs, and 5000 iron
workers in the twenty-eight mills of the
country returned to work The scale
was signed a week ago,t the men getting
an advance of about 5 per cent. Tbs
workers wanted several weeks off, but
the press of business made that impos-
Sible.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Resignation of Small salary

Washington, July S.-The resignation
of James G.. Stowe, United States Con-
sui General to Cape Town., has been re-
ceived at the state department.
The resignation was based on the
utter inadeQuacy of the salary of the
post. as the $4,000 salary allowed by
congress Won't defray the cost of main
tanning a family in modest conditions
at Cape Town. The United States con-
sui general is the worse salaried con
sular officer at the Cape. Mr.. Stowe
was appointed from Kansas City, Mo.
The vacancy has not yet been filled.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

I. w. HARPER Whiskey awarded
Gold Medal at Cotton Exposition, New
Orleans, 'S5. Gold Medal at Worlds
Columbian Exposition, Chicago, '93.
Gold Medal at Paris Exposition, 1900.
The kind your grandfather used still
leads. Absolutely pure. Sold by all
leading dealers. Wilmington, NC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

DeWitt's Little Early Risers search
the remotest parts of the bowels and
remove the impurities speedily with
no discomfort. They are famous for
their efficacy. Easy to take. never
grippe. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Nc Change In Our Venezuelan Policy

Washington, July S.-Mr. Bowen, the
new minister to Venezuela, today re-
ceived his final instructions, but will
not leave the United States for a month,
as there is no pressing need of his pres
ence in Venezuela. 1t is known that
his Instructions embody no marked
change in the governments policy on
the questions which have engaged at
tention. They are in fact a repetition
of Minister Loomis' instructions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

When you want a modern. up-to-date
physic, try Chamberlai-'s Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. Price % cents.
Samples free at r. R. Bellamy's drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Striking Machinists Return to Work

Waterbury, Conn, July S.-Most Of
the $50 machinists who went out on
strike May Goth returned to work today,
and the rest are expected TO return
during the week, the strike having been
declared at an end without concessions
on the part of the manufacturers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
Look for counterfeits. If you get
DeWitt's you will get good results. It
is the quick and positive cure for piles.
R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

Our book on CONTAGIOUS Blood Poison gives more
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12
Blood Poison
THE q DESTRUCTIVE
ALI HUMAN DISEASES.

This disease appears FIRST in the form Of q little sore or blister; 500 the
,,.rds bepin to swell pimpis break at O the body. the mouth and throat
become sore making it painful to eat or swallow; dreadful ulces appear On the
tongne copnerc oio9ed splonhes and other characteristic signs OF Blood Poison
a. the disease progresses. and the destructive virus takes deeper hold upon
blood poion as ever; they tell you to take mercury end potash alternately for
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-07-12

The least in quantity and most in
quality describes DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous pills for constipa-
ton, and liver complaints. r. r. Bel
lamy.
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Infee years, OUT the
stomach OF no human
being can stand this
treatment long; besides.
they do not cure the
disease permanently. as
thousands know from
experience
S. S. S. Is the only
guaranteed purely veg
etable blood purifier,
and the only antidote
for this peculiar virus;
1t purihes the blood
and builds up the con-
stitution. The appetite
improves almost fror-,
fhe first dose the sa~
The Conservative, 1901-04-11
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION - JONES
GRAIN COMPANY
March 20, 1901.

To WHOMsoEvER 1T MAY CONCERN: Notice
is hereby given that the undersigned, e. c..
Jones, A. B. Wilson and M. ]. Beausang,
of Nebraska City, Nebraska, have associated
themselves together and formed corporation
under the general corporation laws of the
state of Nebraska.
First. The name of said corporation is the
Jones Grain Company.
Second. The principal place of transacting
the business of said corporation is Nebraska
City, Otoe county, Nebraska.
Third. The general nature of the business
to be transacted by said corporation is the
buying and selling of grain, live stock and
coal, and whatever is incident thereto or in
any wise connected Herewith
Fourth The amount of the capital stock of
said corporation, authorized, is twenty five
thousand dollars, which is to be paid in at such
time and in such amounts as may be required
by the board Of directors.
Fifth. The time of the commencement of
said corporation shall be April l, 1901 and it's
termination April l, 1851
Sixth. The highest amount of indebtedness
or liability to which said corporation shall at
any time subject itself is wo-thirds of the
amount of its capital stock actually paid in.
Seventh. The affairs of said corporation are
to be conducted by board of three directors
and under said board by president, vice
president 81 cr'ta y and treasurer.
Il. g. JONES,
a. b. WILSON,
M. j. BEAUsANG.
Nebraska City, Neb., March Is, 1901.
The Conservative, 1901-04-11
NEBRASKA CREMATORY ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
J. Sterling Norton A. P. CHM, Fl. N. Shewell,
J. w. Steinhart, and A. T. Richardson, of Ne
braska City, Nebraska, have associated them
selves together and formed a corporation under
the general corporation law of Nebraska
1st. The name of said corporation is Nebras-
ka Crematory Association.
End. The principal place of transacting it's
business is Nebraska City, Otoe County, Ne
braska.
3rd. The general nature of the business to
be transacted by this corporation is the con-
struction, maintenance and operation of a
crematory furnace and mortuary chapel and
their usual adjuncts.
4th The amount of the capital stock of this
corporation authorized is ten thousand dollars
to be paid in as called for by the board,of
directors.
9TH The time of the commencement of this
corporation is April l, 1901, and of it's termina-
tion April |, 1851.
9th. The highest amount of Indebtedness to
which this corporation may at any time sub
ject itself is two-thirds of it's capital stock.
7th The affairs of this corporation are to be
conducted by board of three directors, and
subject to this board, by president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer
j. STERLING NORTON
H. N. SHEwELL,
ARTHUR p. GINN,
JNO. w. STFINHART,
A. T. RICHARDSON.
March 20, 1901.