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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
China Can Pay $500, 100000

Pekin, April 1.-THE committee OF
ministers which is considering China's
financial has reached the
based upon what informa-
ton Is obtainable, that 800 .000. 900 In
gold can be raised without injuDfnz
|China's resources- The examination
by the committee into the subject il
thus far incomplete and IL wiz prob
ably be subsequently learned that 9TH
er Chinese sources for indemnities are
available.
The ministers openly express their
desire that the foreign troops leave
|Pekin-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
The Best Remedy Tor Rheumatism-
Quick Relief from Pain.

All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which IL affords.
When speaking OF this Mr.. d. N. Sinks,
Iof Troy. Ohio. says: ''Some time ago
I had a severe attack Of rheumatism in
my arm and shoulder. I tried nuner-
Gus remedies but got no relief until
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. r.
Parsons & Co.. druggists Of this place.
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended 1t SO highly that / bought
a bottle / was Dol relieved Of all
pain / have since recommended this
Imminent 20 many of my friends. who
agree with me that IL il the best RENE
Idy for muscular rheumatism in the
lmarket." For sale by R r. Rellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
NAVAL STORES.

NAVAL STORES.
SPIRITS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
doing.
RCSIN-Nothing DOING.
TAR-Ffrm at $40.
CRUDE TURPENTINE - Steady:
har s1.10; soft $3.1o.
Prices sam. day las, ~year-Spirfts
turpentine SIC: and 51hc: rosin $40
and $1.45; tar 1870: crude turpentine
hard $500: soft S3-2s-
Receipts today 81 casks OF spirits
~turpentine. 1857 barrels OF rosin. ga
barrels of tar. Is barrels Of crude tur-
p%entine.
Receipts same day last year-13 casks
of spirits ~turpentine. IS barrels of rosin,
112 barrels of tar. 10 barrels of crude
~turpentine.
PRODUCE
SALT-1o0's Gle: 1855. SIC: 1905.
SIC; zoos, 99c: zoos r. F.. $1.35: In less
than a load lots.
DRY SALTED sIDES-ec.
BUTTER-24 to &c.
COFFEE-9 to 11hc.
FLOUR-Straights $500: Ind patents
$4.25; full $4.75.
MOLASSES-S. House. ,5c: New Or
leans Brights % to csc; Porto Rico
80 to 35c; Cuba. % to Sic.
SUGAR-(New York prices. freight
to be added) granulated $40: w.X.C.,
No. 5 4.S0; No. 9 s4.60: No. IL $3.50.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina, fancy,
rs to soc; prime IS to zoe: Virginia 40 to
Coo; Spanish 20 to 75c.
CORN-60 to Gle.
CORN MEAL~55 to 57hc.
N. c. BACON-HaILs. 12c: shoulders
&c; sides 10 to lie.
CHICKENS-Steady: hens % to Soc:
BOOSTERS 20 to 25c.
TURKEYS-Good demand at 10c.
EGGS-Firm at 12hc.
SHINGLES-Per 1000. S inch saps.
$1.60; 5 inch hearts. 1925: 6 inch saps
$3.50; 6 inch hearts $3.50.
TIMBER:-
Per NJ Observation-Disclosures 600
Mill, prime ............... $500 7.50
Mill, fair 5.006 500
Common mill .............. 1000 500
Inferior to ordinary ........ $500 $50
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
The Change of
Life

is the most important period in a wo-
mans existence. Owing tie modern
methods OF living, not one woman in
a thousand approaches this perfectly
natural change without experiencing
a train of very annoying and some
times painful symptoms
Those dreadful hot flashes, sending
the blood surging to the heart until it
seems ready to burst, and the faint
feeling that follows, sometimes with
chills, as III the heart were going 70
stop for good. are symptoms of a lam
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
The Rest Blood Purifier

The blood is constantly being purl-
fed nv the lungs. liver and kidneys
these organs in a healthy cond1-
ton and the bowels regular and you
will have no need of a blood purifier.
For this purpose there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets one dose of them will do you
more good thar a dollar bottle Of the
best blood purifier. Price 20 cents.
Saples free at r. r. Bellamy,s drug
store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16

Last winter I was confined to my
bed with a very bad cold On the lungs.
Nothing a " me relief. Finally my
wife bought a bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure that effected a speedy cure.
I cannot speak too highly Of that ex-
cellent remedy" Mr.. T. K. Houseman
M~anatawney. Pa. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16

If troubled by a weak digestion, loss
of appetite. or constipation, try a few
doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Every o warranted.
For sale by R.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-16
WILMINGTON MARKETS

Wilimnton. April 13.
Receipts of cotton today 95 bales
Receipts same day las year 2 bales
This seasons receipts to date-2S3,Sza
bales.
Receipts same day last yea
21SSO bales.
The quotations quoted af 8 O'Clock
TODAY At the han
COTTON Firm
= : =. q. - 4. - = > 40
Good ordinary . d. :. - s 1915
Good middling.. . = s SIZE
Same day last year-3hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
BOERS VERY ACTIVE
They Make Simultaneous Attacks on
Four British Camps.
SEVERE Loss ON BOTH SIDES
Burghers Finally Driven Off-At-
tack on a Convoy.
ALARM AT CAPE TOWN

LONDON, January 10.-Gen. Kitchener
sends news of serious simultaneous attack
on the night of January by the republi-
cans on the British positions between
points sixty miles apart along the lines OF
the Pretoria and Lorenzo Marquee rail-
way. The losses on both sides We're heavy
According to reports the Beers were beaten
off after prolonged fighting.
Following is the text of the dispatch from
Gen. Kitchener:
"PRETORIA, Wednesday, January O.
On the night Of January the Beers made
simultaneous and determined attacks upon
all Of our posts at Belfast, Wonderfontein,
Nootgedacht and Wildfonten. Intense FOG
prevailed and, taking advantage of the
cover it afforded, the Beers were able to
creep up close to our position. A heavy
fire continued until $40 am, when the
Beers were driven off. One officer was
killed and three We're wounded. while TWEEN
~ men were killed and fiftynine wounded.
The loss of the Beers heavy, twenty
four dead being counted.
"A convoy taking supplies to Gordon's
brigade, north of Krugersdorp was at
tacked by Beyer's commando yesterday
trucsday). The Beers were driven off. leaV-
ing eleven dead on the field. Our casualties
were four slightly wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
Philadelphia Police Make Four Ar
rests In the Case.

PHILADELPHIA, January 10.-Jacob
Whine. Annie Bryan. Charles Burns aid
Ellie Barrett were arrested today. charged
with participating IN the murder of Father
R:egel who was found dead on Saturday
night last in the hallway Of a lodging house
in the Tenderloin district of this city.
Robert Bryan was arrested last night N
New York. and he made confession i'm
plicating those arrested today and another
man, whom the police know, and who 1t
is said administered Knockout drops" to
the priest in beer which he drank. Tho
police say they will have the missing man
in custody before night.
NEW YORK. January 1O-Robert Bryan.
alias Sailor Bob" who is wanted in Phila-
delphia for completely in the death there on
Friday night OF the Rev. Charles Paul
Riegel. prominent Catholic clergyman.
and who was arrested here last night, was
arraigned today. The larceny of a $50
overcoat and a 500 gold watch from Father
Riegel, both of which have been recovered
by the Philadelphia police. is the charge
on which Bryan will be held in the Tombs
until an indictment and requisition papers
can be secured.
Detectives from Philadelphia We're in
court and identified the prisoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
MOSTLY OLEON
Secretary Wilson's Charge Regarding
SuhHtaEce Sold Here as Buttcr.

Secretary Wilson made an argument he
today in support of the Grout oleomar-
garine bill. He said the measure was in
tended to protect the farmer and the public
at large, and should become a law.
Speaking of the consumption Of butter and
of oleomargarine. Mr. Wilson said that the
amount of butter disposed of annually is
abe ut eighteen pounds per capita. and oleo-
ma rgarine something over one pound, and
he said, in response to Judge Springer.
that he considered this dangerous compe,i-
ton. He was of the opinion that there was
danger in the imitation of butter by the
use Of colored matter, and he thought that
in time the use of improved methods would
result in driving renovated butter out Of
existence. The Secretary said he did not
accept the opinion that the regulation Of
the elomargarine business would injure the
beef cattle business, and said that farmers
would find it profitable to keep and fatten
IL cir own beeves.
Incidentally he expressed the opinion that
farmers Of the south would get far more
in the way Of returns by raising cattle and
the crops necessary to that end than they
barrels Of cotton seed oil to the oleomar-
garine makers.
He said that more than half the substance
used In Washington for butter is oleomar-
garine and that to make certain of getting
the real article he had butter for his own
table shipped direct from a creamery in
Iowa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
PRACTICAL COMPLETION OF THE
MEASURE IN COMMITTEE.

The House committee on naval affairs to-
day practically completed the naval ap-
preparation BILL but it will not be in shape
to make public until tomorrow or Saturday.
The question Of the increase Of the navy,
which usually entails the largest contest,
was easily settled this year by the accept
ance of the recommendation of the Secre-
tary of the Navy for two battle ships and
two cruisers. The committee also finally
decided to give the full increase of enlisted
men asked for by the Secreta-y-5,OO0 men
instead of 1900, tentatively agreed upon
yesterday
The bill also will carry a provision to
commission the two classes from the Naval
Academy now on their cruises, and also to
commission the present senior class i'm
mediately upon their graduation in June.
This action was taken to provide the addi-
tional officers which the department is
greatly in need of. 1t will make about $50
new officers available for duty. AS the
Senate has twice declined to accept the
House proposition to shorten the Naval
Academy course from six to four years, the
committee did not insert it in the bill.
There is a possibility that in addition to
the increase of the navy number of SUBJ
marine boats of the Holland type will be
provided for at the last moment, but this
is regarded as hardly probable The rep
resentatives of the company are to be given
a hearing tomorrow, but the committee
have confidential report Of the board OF
bureau chiefs of the Navy Department.
signed by Admirals O'Neill Melville Brad
ford and Naval Constructor Woodward,
which strongly opposes the authorization or
further boats of this type. Eight of these
boats were authorized by the last naval ap-
preparation bill.
The conclusion Of the board is as follows:
without desiring to discredit the Holland
in any way or to detract from her merits.
the board is of the opinion that the utility
Of boats of this class has not yet been suf-
Gofn fl1,1 STRAIT fa6 fn or1f ha
structOn of others than those already au-
thorized-eight in number-Which are con-
sidered sufficient number to experiment
with.
namely, $170OOO each-the board is Of the
opinion that if the cost Of construction with
reasonable profit to the contractors, is
alone considered, it is a very high price;
but if the expenses of the company in de-
veloping the boat are taken intb considera
ton the price is not excessive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
LIFE INSURANCE SWINDLE
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR THE AR
REST OF PERPETRATORS.
Colonial Company Vfcfimixed Dead
Bodies From Bellevue Used to
Abet the Fraud.

NEW YORK, January 1O-The Evening
Journal says: Warrants have been issued
for the arrest of four persons who are ac-
cused of swindling the Colonial Insurance
Company of Jersey City by securing insur-
ance on the lives of persons about to die
and by other methods. The four men for
whom warrants were issued include a news
paper editor, the beneficiary under one
policy; a medical examiner, an undertaken
and prize fighter, who acted as agent for
the company
1T is said that the Colonial Insurance
Company has been swindled out Of large
sums of money secured on bogus policies
and that there has been wholesale traffic
in dead bodies between Bellevue Hospital
in this city, and certain undertaking es-
tablishment in Union Hill, N. j.
The first clue to the methods of the plot
ters was discovered shortly after the death
of Thomas Moran, who died of consumption
in October of last year.
Moran had a policy with the Colonial
Company for S21O, and this sum was paid
to the beneficiary. Moran had been suffer-
ing with consumption for months before
his policy was written Both his father
and mother had died of tuberculosis and
there were other deaths in the family from
the same cause.
when the insurance people had paid the
amount of Morans policy to the beneficiary
search of the company's books was made
and it was discovered that not one or two
but many policies had been written for
persons whose identity was doubtful and
in many cases entirely lacking.
"It is true dead bodies had been placed
in evidence whenever claims were made.
but it has been discovered that these bod
les were nothing more nor less than COM
mon hospital bodies which had been
brought into Union Hill, many Of them
from Bellevue. for the purpose of aiding in
surance swindlers in obtaining their plum
der
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
RACE TROUBLE IN INDIANA.
Attempt to Drive Of Negro With Al
legged White Wife.

CHICAGO, January 10.-A special to the
Times-Herald from Indianapolis says:
The sequel to an attempt made by a
mob of white men to drive from Newburgh
Warrick county, negro whose wife is al
legged to be white woman may be an at
tempt to lynch the negro.
The negro moved into the village a few
days ago The report that his wife was a
white woman aroused Indignation, and he
was ordered to leave. He refused to obey
the order and a crowd of thirty or forty
whites went to his house and commanded
MIN to come out The negro fired at the
whites, and the shooting became general
Sixty shots were fired, but nobody was
wounded. The mob finally retired.
The sheriff of Warrick county went to the
scene of the trouble and unsuccessfully
urged the negro to leave. the latter declar-
ing he would stay in his house. The ne
groes Of Newburgh have congregated at
the cabin, heavily armed. expecting an at
tack. mass meeting Of the citizens prob
ably VIII be held today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

there will be ne other big gatherings in this
country to attract the professional crooks,
and many Of them will naturally make their
way to Washington. Major Sylvester, chief
OF the police force of the national capital,
who is here attending the meeting, interest
ed the other members Of the board in the
inaugural ceremonies. The result is that
the members of the board, as well as the
members of the bureau generally will ad
wise Major Sylvester of the movements of
noted crooks from now until the inaugural
ceremonies are concluded. In this way the
washington detectives will be able to ap-
prehend many of those who visit the capi-
tai for the purpose of stealing and keep
them behind the bars. thus protecting the
property of residents and guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10

violations of the academy regulations were
not considered by the cadets as violations
of the articles of war. and We're not looked
upon as military disobed.ence.
Mr.. briggs then went into lengthy eX-
animation of the witness as to the forms
of hazing by exercising, such as foot ball
wooden wiilies," eagles ETC., and the
witness sad he had known cadet to DO
2GO wooden willies and another $50 foot
balls.
The witness said that there was no haz-
ing going on now, nor had there been any
during the past year at the academy.
There were funny formations, such as
"barnyard'' and other ridiculous things
which were not contained in the resolu-
tions agreed upon to discontinue hazing. He
also said that "bracing' was practiced, but
this also not considered hazing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
DECORATION OF BALL ROOM
MEETING OF INAUGURAL SUBCOM-
MITTEE HAVING CHARGE.
Designs Submitted and COnsfdered-
Clubs Heard From.

A meeting of the inaugural subcommittee
on the decoration of the ball room at the
pension building was held this afternoon
shortly after 1 o'clock The committee
meets in executive session Chairman
James Rush Marshall presided. The pur-
pose of the meeting was the considera ton
| of a number Of designs that have been pre-
pared by contractors. The designs cover
many different themes. The committee
heard an explanation Of each particular de
| sign and took all under consideration. The
decision Will be announced later on.
Among the callers at inaugural headquar-
ters this morning Colonel Perry II.
Carson, who desired to make arrangements
for good place in the inaugural parade
for the Blaine 1nvincible Club. The colonel
declares that the Invincibles will turn out
their full strength, and in their long gray
coats, with umbrellas uplifted will attract
their due share Of attention.
The committee on illuminations will meet
this evening at inaugural headquarters and
the committee on banquet will meet at s
p. m. at the Shoreham Hotel. The subcom-
mlttee on college organizations, of which
Wallace D. Mclean is chairman, will meet
this afternoon at 4:15 at Columbian Uni
versity.
Minneapolis Flambeau Club
An interesting caller at headquarters yes-
~.
neapolis lawyer. who is in the city to make
arrangements for participation of the
Minneapolis Republican Flambeau Club in
the inaugural parade. Mr.. Loomis declares
that the middle west will be more largely
represented at the coming Inauguration
than ever before. Interest in the cere-
monies OF March next, he Declares is un-
precedented.
The Americus Republican Club of Pitts
purg viii be represented in line by 300
members. John l. Shaw and w w Col,
vile, officers Of the club, are in the citv
making arrangements. The Renuhlira,
League of the State of Georgia, the only
all-white republican organization in 1he
cracker state, is to attend, with a brass
ness men will make UP the party. TIE
league members will travel on a special
train decorated with banners and the na-
tional colors. The Bloomington, ILL.,.
Zouaves, sixty strong, will be here. The
Continental rs Club of Philadelphja is
coming, with 100 men and a band of
twenty-five pieces. The Westchester Pion-
eer Corps of Pennsylvania. with 100 men
and band and the Topeka, Kan. F!am-
beau Club, with a delegation of like size.
nave signified their intention of partici-
pating.
Military Organizations.
The first meeting of the committee on
military organizations was held yesterday
afternoon, Chairman George H. Harries
presiding. The only business of Importance
transacted was the appointment of the fol-
lowing executive committee to take active
charge of the work:
Chairman, Gen. Harries: vice chairman,
Maj r. D. Simms; Col. NJ. E. Urell, Lieut..
Col. Whitney. U. S. A; Lieut.. Col. Burton
R. Ross; Paymaster George Simpson
U.S.N.; Maj. E. H. Neumeyer, Mai. H. H.
Parmenter and Capt. Sidney R. Jacobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
GENERAL LACAYO RECALLED.
Lewis Felipe LastretO Made Nicara-
gum Consul at San FranciscO.

The State Department has been advised
that President Zelaya of Nicaragua has
cabled the recall of Gen. Carlos A Lacayo,
Nicaraguan consul at San Francisco, and
has designated as his successor Lewis Fe-
lipe Lastreto. Gen. Lacayo is highly con-
nected in his country. belonging to the same
party as President Zeaya. His admins ira
ton at San Francisco has been entirely
satisfactory. although the local press of
that city has of late given some prominence
to affairs of personal character relating to
the official. Thereupon the N caraguan gov
ernment oabled the recall, which is said to
show the desire on the part Of that govern
ment to consider the sentiments of COM
munities in which it's officials are. placed
and to exact correctness Of personal con-
duct. The minister from Nicaragua. Mr..
Corea has asked for the recognition of the
new consul, pending the arrival of his exc
Ouatur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
MINISTER WI CALLS.


The Chinese minister, Mr.. WI, called at
the State Department today for the first
time in many days. Notwithstanding the
continued criticaf character of the Chinese
negotia tions, Mr.. Wu has received no ad-
vices from his government, and has not
been called upon to present any new phases
of the negotiations. Being somewhat of a
stranger his stay at the State Department
today was quite prolonged, and he remain
ed in conversation with Acting Secretary
Hill in the diplomatic chamber for about
an hour. Several other foreign represen-
tatives called during this conference but
did not remain. as it was supposed the
Chinese question was being gone over in
some detail. 1t is understood, however,
that the interview was devoid of special
significance as Mr.. Wu brought no late in
formation as to the situation of AFFAIRS
nor was there any early announcement OF
messages from Minister Conger or further
developments in the status of affairs at
Pekin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
THE PRESIDENT BETTER.



President Mckinley sat up in his bed for
while this morning, but has not yet at
tempted to leave 1t. Secretary Cortelyou
and DR.. Rixey reported the Presidents con-
dition to be improved. with most favorable
indications for continued improvement.
There has been no fever for over thirty-six
hours.
The President was able to take action in
the case of Charles McUin. but has not at
tempted to attend to any other business
The McUin case was a matter of life or
death, and for that reason DIR. Rixey con-
sented to allowing 1t to be taken before
the President.
tion continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-10
CONDITIONS AT WEST POINT.
Secretary Root Not Prepared to Sa!
What Action He VIII Take.

What Action He Will Take.
Secretary Root says that he is not yet
prepared to say what action he will take as
a result Of the disclosures made in the in
vcstigation of the case Of ex-Cadet BooZ
by the Brooke court of inquiry nor is he
yet ready to make public the findings of
that court. Speaking generally, he says
that the rules at the Military Academy are
very strict against hazins. more so now
under Col Mills, than ever before, and that
every cadet found guilty Of that practice
had been dismissed. Since his adninistra-
ton began he has dismissed two cadets for
that otfensc-Haree of South Carolina and
Smith Of Nebraska. The officials of the
academy have always experienced great
difficulty in obtaining evidence in cases of
hazing. the cadets, even those who had been
the victims of the practice, usually refusing
to give material evidence. on the ground
that it might tend to criminate them. One
of the questions to be determined by Secre
tary Root in his consideration Of the Booz
case is what action, if any. shall be taken
to discipline those cadets who admitted
il their testimony before the Brooke court
that they had participated in hazing prac-
tees