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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
NO NEWS OF MISS STONE
Department Officials Still Confident of
Her Ultimate Release

Washington, october 21.-There has
been no report since Saturday at the
state department from Turkey or Bull
garia touching Miss Stones case. The
officials, however, are by no means dis
couraged and are still confident tina
they will succeed in saving her life, but
whether by diplomacy or by force is
not clear.
1t is gathered that the friendship of
the Russian government has much to
do with the confidence of the officials
here. That government has responded
in the most cordial spirit to the appeal
of the state department, which, unable
itself, from geographical and political
reasons, to exert pressure upon the gov
m of Bulgaria, has been pleased
to avail itself of the powerful influence
of Russia on that government. The
Turkish government has, for it's part.
responded in the same spirit to the ap-
peal of the United States, and altogeth-
ed the two governments, Turkish and
Bulgarian, probably have been put to
a degree of expense equal to the amount
of the ransom demanded by Miss
Stones captors in the military opera
tons hey have already directed in her
interests.
Constantinople, October 21.-The Off
Gals of the United States legation are
still without news from the missiona-
ries who are seeking to make an ar
rangement with the abductors Of Miss
Ellen NJ. stone and her companion Nine
Tsilka. 1t Is regarded as probable that
the missionaries will use the nearest
telegraph only when the terms of the
ransom are settled. directing where and
how the cash shall be sent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
German Slight to Memory of Presiden
Mckinley

Vienna, October 1S.-The Arbeiter
Zeitung today makes the remarkable
statement that Count Coluchowski, the
imperial minister of foreign affairs, is
responsible for the president of the
chamber of deputies not referring to the
death of President Mckinley on the re-
assembling of parliament, the conten-
ton being that although it is customary
to refer to the deaths of foreign sover-
eignS, President Mckinley, being only
an elected president, was not entitled
to UGH a distinction.
Considerable comment has been
caused by the omission. 1t is generally
credited to Count CcIuchowski's anti
American feeling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Probably Co Occur Early Next Monday
or Tuesday Morning

Albany, n. Y, October 21.-Warden
Meade, of auburn prison, spent several
hours today in conference with Superin-
tendent of State Prisons Cornelius V.
Collins. arranging the details for carry
ing out the sentence of death imposed
on Leon T. CZolgosz, the murderer Of
President Mckinley. They went care
fully over the LOO requests. which have
been received for invitations to the
electrocution. There will be twenty-six
witnesses admitted. the law limiting
the number.
The prison physician will be assisted
in the conduct OF the autopsy by DR..
Carlos F. Macdonald, former president
of the state commission OF lunacy and
one OF the greatest expert! on insanity
in the country. There will also be a
number of other physicians in attend
ance when the final mandate OF the law
is carried out.
Superintendent OF State Prisons Col
Inns is silent as to whom he will invite.
but it is learned that the sheriff OF Erie
county, within whose jurisdiction the
crime was committed. will receive an
invitation. Because OF the small at
tendance hat can be had under the
statute there will be but a limited num-
Der of representatives OF the press
present.
The details for the execution have
been practically completed. and, while
the prison authorities guard with great
secrecy all facts, it is believed that the
execution will take place before 6
o'clock on the morning OF October 18th,
or if everything cannot be gotten ready
on hat day at a similar hour on the
18th.
The work OF selecting the jury TO sign
the death warrant of the murderer has
been completed but their names are
withheld from publication. They will
not be known until the morning of cleo
trocution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

The Town of sydney. Il. C.. at the
Mercy offs Raging Fire

North Sydny, c. B.. October I9.-Fire
is raging in Sydny and at ? O'Clock the
town was threatened with destruction.
One quarter of the place was in ashes.
and help has been sent from here and
other places.
The fire started from an explosion OF
an I'll stove in a building near Main
street. and famed by a gale. soon be-
came a confiagration. Serious Difficult
ty was encountered by those who at
tempted to fight the fire as the water
pipes were practically empty.
Both sides OF Main street have been
swept clear The heavy gale continues
and there is great alarm for the safety
of mucn valuable property. At 4
o'clock the flames had spread to Pitt
and Charlotte streets. Fears were en-
tertained for the northern section OF
the town below Prince street. st. An
drews and the Baptist churches had
caught. The union bank is gone, with
the whole Of east Charlotte to Prince
streets. a large number OF families
are rendered homeless.
sydney. c. B., is a town OF probably
5000 inhabitants and is the scene Of
extensive iron and steel operations
conducted by the Dominion Iron and
Steel Company. corporations in which
Henry w. Whitney. OF Boston. and
other American capitalists are largely
interested. Plans have been under way
for some time to make Sydney the
Pittsburg of Canada.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
THE OHIO
Opened by.Republican speaking at Dell
aware-Roosevelr,< Ensertainment Of
Booker Washington

Delaware. O., October 1s.-The open
ing of the Ohio campaign here today
by the republicans was the most large
" attended for years. A feature OF the
occasion. from the opening prayer OF
President Bashfo:d. to the closing
speech OF Senator Hanna, was h re-
membranes of President Mckinley and
the appeal for the support OF President
Roosevelt. There was little reference
TO state affairs by Chairman Warner
or by Nash and Nippert. who head the
state ticket. and none by Senator's for
aked and Hanna
When Senator Foraker referred TO
President Roosevelt entertaining Pro-
fessor Booker T. Washington. a a
representative OF the coiored race"
there was quite n demonstration.
The greatest demonstration OF the
day was when Senator Hanna declared
hat he did not intend to quit politics
or resign as senator or as chairman OF
he republican national committee.
The crowd assumed that Senator Ham
ma was referring to his fellow towns
man although not by name. Mayor Tom
L. Johnson. as he proceeded and there
were cries from h platform that
Mayor Johnson had gone.
Mayor johnson mingled with The
crowds OF his political opponents until
speaking began and then he was ac-
corded a seat on the platform till his
special trian left for Cleveland.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
DEATH OF j. n. ROBERTSON. JR.
a Fayetteville Business Man Passes
Away-Other News

CORRESPONDENCE of The Messenger
Fayetteville, n. c., october Il
Mr.. John Huske Robinson 1r, a
well known and highly esteemed pus!-
ness man of h city, died at the Iauhiis
res,denc on Haymount, after some
months of feeble health, in the 5eth
wear of his age. He had been a mem
her of the Fayetteville Independent
Light Infantry Company from MS
youth ever jealous in promoung us
welfare and by exceptional merit rose
from he rank to brevet captain in the
command He was also a member OF
The order of Independent Order of Odd
FaIIovvs and of the Junior Order OIL
Tinted American Mechanics he mar
ried Miss Elizabeth Moody, VINO sur
wives him. ,ru, co--
nsnv in east Fayetteville has been
comneIIed TO suspend work temporarlly
on account of the breaking OF the DAM
Superior court of Cumberland coun-
nv. for civil cases only, TO-DAY,
Judge T. A. Mcneil on the bench. II
brought up at this term. the most I'M
portant matter will be the suit OF MT.
r. A. Pemberton VS.. Atlantic Coast Line
railroad. for 500, 900 damages, for in
1uries received in wreck on the line
near Teachey's station.
A horse n buggy thief from Durham
halted at this place just long enough
TO victimiZe Mr.. j.. A. Lambeth, livery
stable keeper of Donaldson street, IRON
whom he hired a turnout, and departed
before a telegram came from Durham
for his arrest.
Rev. John II. ~Tillinghast. of East
over, S. c., is visiting Mr.. W. A TIL
linghast.
Mrs. E. J. Lilly is visiting Mrs. r. l..
Gray in Raleigh.
Mrs. T. c. Haigh is visiting Mrs. j.
M Wake in Wilmington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
THE STATE LAW SUSTAINED
By Federal Supreme Court. Making
Store Orde : edeemable In Cash

Washington, October 21.-In the
United states supreme court today two
opinions were handed down by JUS
tice Shiras. sustaining the state law
of Tennessee making store orders re-
deemable In cash. The titles of the
two cases decided were the Knoxville
Iron Company versus Samuel Harrison.
and the Sayton Coal and Iron Company
versus T. A. Barton.
The cases were appealed from a de-
cision Of the supreme court Of the state
and that decision. which sustained the
law, was upheld by today's opinion
One of the opinions upheld the law as
applied to state corporations, and the
other as applied to foreign corpora
tons. Justices Brewer n PeckhaI
dissented in both cases.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
NO NEWS OF MISS STONE
Difficulties In the Way of the Persons
Searching for Her

Constantinople. October 19-Neither
W. w. Peet, treasurer of the American
Bible House, nor Spencer Eddy, secre-
tary of the United States legation. had
received any news up to neon today
from the missionaries who are search
ing for the brigands who Kidnapped
Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, and her compan
ion, Mime Tsilka.
Messrs. Peet and Eddy had a long
conference today as to the advisability
of reinforcing the searchers, but decid-
ed that the present arrangements were
sufficient.
Consul General Dickinson remains at
Sofia and will operate from there. The
difficult nature of the country handf-
caps the searchers, and heavy rains
have increased the difficulty Of travers-
ing the paths which are the only means
Of access to the hiding places Of the
bandits in the rugged mountain range,
fianked on the west by the Rio on
the east by the Rhodope mountains.
the SUBMITS of which are already
capped with snow. extending some dis
lance down. Thick mists generally en-
velop the region in autumn, prevent
ing even experienced mountainers,
shepherds and WOO cutters from trav-
cling.
Early in the week one OF the mission
airy searchers actually located the band
and was approaching their retreat
when the ~brigands apparently fearing
the approach of troops, shifted their
quarters, and track of them was again
lost. Now. however. hat the troops
have been called of. the directors of
the search are hopeful of making bet
ter progress, though they point out that
even after the brigands are found the
negotiations may be prolonged. es-
pecially in view OF the lack OF tele-
graph facilities
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
AsAyINGS BANK CLOSED
The Negro Savings Bank at Kinston,
n. c., Suspends

Raleigh, N. c., October 21.-A bank
differed and managed by negroes is in
trouble. 1t is the dime savings bank,
of Kinston, N. c.. which has suspended
payment.
The liabilities are stated to be Sc, 900,
assets $15, 900. A run on the bank by
negro depositors caused the trouble.
Charles F. Dunn. the president, who
for years has been a leader of the ne-
groes in politics and finance, says the
suspension is only temporary. the trou-
BILE being caused by the failure of a
company that was financing a prospec-
tive railroad to KinSton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Cabel Powers Concludes His Testf.
mOny

Georgetown, KY, October 21.-In the
trial of former Secretary Of State
Caleb Powers for alleged completely in
h Goebel assassination today Powers
resumed his testimony. He aid no one
ever had his personal key to his office
except Leo Davidson, son of Assistant
Secretary Davidson.
Il want to say" said he, that there
is a possibility that the shots may have
been fired from the secretary of states
office. Duplicate keys could have been
made; but when Goebel was shot I had
the keys to my office in my possession"
Powers denied most ~emphatically that
he had ever conspired with any human
being to do violence to William Goebel
or any other democratic official.
Powers concluded this afternoon,
having been on the stand twenty-four
hours.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Lumbermen's Association ofthe south
New orleans, October 1S.-The Lum-
bermen's Association Of the South was
permanently organized here today.
The membership Of the association in
cludes the wholesale and retail lumber
dealers and lumber manufacturers OF
the southern states. The object Of the
association, il IL stated, Is the promo
ton and encouragement OF state associa
tons in the south and for tire purpose
OF encouraging and maintaining the
business ethics and relations which
should exist between the manufacture
ing and business branches OF the UNI
Der trade. A board OF directors was
chosen, consisting OF one wholesale and
one retail dealer from each of the
states included In the association
The next meeting will be held at a
time and place to be determined by the
executive committee consisting OF three
elective officers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Two things in the treatment of nasa

Two things in the treatment of nasal
catarrh r now fully understood.
First: the drying process is a delusion
that produces more mischief than ben
eft Second: science, common sense
and experience proclaim Ely's Cream
Balm to be instant relief. and final, Ger
tain cure 1t ~cleanses the diseased
membranes and makes the pa
tient sneeze Price so cents. Sold by
druggists and by Ely Brothers, Sc War
rem Street. New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
MOTHER N CHILD

Let the mother take SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil for the
two; it is almost never super
huous.
One can eat for two; but
nourishing two is a different
thing; it implies a degree Of
interior strength not often
found in woman of either ex-
IRENE.
Luxurious people are not
very strong by habit, and over
worked people are weak from
exhaustion in some of their
functions. Between the two
is the happy mean; but how
many women have plenty of
life for two?
The emulsion is almost
never superhuons.
Well send you a little to try If voc Ike.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl street, New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
welcome as Sunshine.

After a long storm is a feeling of relief
when an obstinate, pitiless cold has
been driven away by Aliens Lung Bal
sam. Only people who have been cur
ed of throat-ache and sore lungs by
this remedy can quite realize what me
feeling is. There is no opium in the
Balsam; it's good effect is radical and
lasting. Take a bottle home today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Halifax Cotton Planters Convention
Especial to The Messenger.)

NyPOOTttI NO n NIOS5OIIoOTD
Halifax, N. c., October 21.-Five hum
dred cotton planters met here today.
Every township was represented. They
ratified the state associations schedule
for prices of cotton seed. Twenty-six
delegates were elected to the Raleigh
convention.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Protest by Mason's Cotton Exchange

Macon, Ga, october 21.-Macon's cot
ton exchange today entered a protest
against the rule recently adopted by the
railroads relative to the time when bills
of lading shall be issued for cotton
given to them for shipment. The eX-
change thinks it is unjust to make the
shippers wait until the cotton has been
compressed and loaded before the bill Of
lading is issued, and a fight will be
made against the rule.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
A Preacher Kills a Negro Burglar

M~adisonville, KY, October 21.-Rev.
Eugene Harrolson, pastor of the NJ. z
church south, shot and killed a negro
named Jim Lewis early today and sur
rendered himself to the authorities.
The minister discovered the negro try
ing to effect an entrance into his house.
The %coroner's jury at noon rendered a
verdict of justifiable homicide.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
Reinsurance on Ships at Sea

San Francisco, October 21.-Re-insur-
ance is being paid on vessels overdue
to arrive at this port-the ship Ben
jamin r. Packard, $50 days from Nor
folk, Is per cent; ship Roanoke, 129
days from Norfolk % per cent. The
Roanoke is hardly due yet but it is
that her cargo of coal was not
entirely dry when taken aboard.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25

Three train men are crushed to death
in a head-on collision on the Detroit,
Grand Haven and Milwaukee railroad
near Birmingham, Mich.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-10-25
DEATH OF JUDGE 7. c. FULLER

Died at His Home In Raleigh sun
day-Governor Aycock's Sensible Re
marks on Roosevelt's Establishing
Social Equality With the Negro at the
White House-Pensions for New Han
over
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
VIII Want 10000 Haryest Hands.

Wichita, Kan. April 1O.-D. W.
Blaine, of Pratt, director of the
Southwestern Kansas and Oklahoma
Implement Dealers association, came
here yesterday to consult Secretary
Dillon with reference to going be.
fore the Western Passenger associa-
ton to ask n special rate for at least
10000 harvest hands to take care OF
the small grain in the wheat belt IN
June. They will ask rate of one
cent per mile from, the Mississippi
river. The estimate OF 10000 hands
Is made from canvass OF farmers
by school districts. The crop in the
wheat belt will be 25 per cent. heavier
than that of last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Indiana Coal Mines Closed.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 1o.-.The
national executive committee Of the
United Mine Workers continued its
work all yesterday. According to a
statement given out at national head
quarters the condition Of affairs in
the block coal fields of Indiana is ex-
tremely critical and all mines are
closed. The powder question Is still
the cause of all the trouble and 1t is
said that the miners are unanimous
in their attitude. The clause in the
agreement made between the miners
and the operators recently concern
ing the price of powder has practi-
cally precipitated strike at Linton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

Washington, April 10.-The secre-
tary Of the treasury has approved a
design for the new $40 legal tender
United States note, Prominent in the
center of the face of the note is the
picture Of an American buffalo, taken
from a photograph of a fine mounted
specimen In the national museum.
On the right and left ends are the
portraits Of Lewis and Clark, the
noted explorers Of the northwest. BY
the side Of each is youthful figure
extending a palm over the pictures,
The figures and letters denoting the
denomination are quite large and con-
spicuous. The note is considered as
artistic as any that has been issued
in many years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
Miss ii0tfman CONGRATULATED.

Lincoln, Neb., April 1O.-State Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction
Fowler yesterday sent a congratula-
tory letter to Miss Lizzie Il. Cott-
man, the school-teacher hero Of the
Harrison, Neb., flood. Superintend-
emit Fowler said in part: II am
pleased that you have demonstrated
that such acts are not limited to the
sterner sex. am also pleased to
know that such brave act Of yours
will call the attention Of the public
to the fact that mere instruction in
reading, writing, arithmetic and spell
Ing does not comprise all of the teach
er's duties, but that she has respon-
sibilities in greater measurable
care of the health. happiness, and, in
this cnse, the lives Of her pupils"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11

Chicago, April 1O.-The active work
Of the third annual convention OF the
representatives Of Catholic colleges
of the United States will begin to-day
with an address by the president of
the conference, Right Rev. Thomas
Conaty, rector of the Catholic uni-
versity Of Washington. The unifca-
ton of the Catholic educational sys-
TEN is the end sought by the edu-
Gators. The bringing together OF the
representatives Of the Jesuit, Bene-
dictine and the Augustinian systems,
the methods and management Of
which heretofore have differed mate
rally, is expected to unity the work
into coherent system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
A CARRIE NATION SOCIETY.
Prominent Women Of North indianapolis
Visit Drug Stores and Warn Them
About Selling Liquor.

indianapolis, Ind, April 1O.-Fifty
prominent society women OF North
indianapolis, members of an anti
road house association, organized last
night and marched in a body to tho
drug stores where illegal liquor traf'
fic was suspected. Each wore Car
RE Nation Ratchet as an ornament.
No violence was attempted, but at
each place the proprietor was told
that unless the illegal sale of liquor
was stopped at once more forclble
measures would follow. One drug
store proprietor promised to close
his store and leave the city. Songs
were sung and speeches made by the
crusaders at each place. A bowling
crowd of 1000 men and boys followed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-11
MANCHURIA DISPUTE
A Hint That Russia My Get Bet.
ter Terms After Awhile.
TIE INDEMNITY REQUIRED OF CHINA
The Cabinet ut Washington Express Sur
prise at the Enormous Total Of Claims
"A Memorial to the Throne
Asking for Reforms.

Berlin, April 1O.-The latest phase
of the Manchuria question is very diff
ferently judged by different Sec
lions OF the German press. The
Fressinnige Zeitung, Herr Richter's
organ, says: "For the moment the
situation is eased and the conclu-
sion of peace is FASTENED; but, SO far
as the future is concerned, the situa-
ton is rendered more complicated,
for, as soon as the allied forces are
withdrawn, the military superiority
of Russia will become overwhelming
for China, who will probably then
grant Russia better terms than now,
when she is upheld by the allies.
While war between Russia and Japan
is now deferred, their conflicting in
terests remain regarding North China
and it is probable that war will break
out between them soon after peace
with China Is signed"
The Vossische Zeitung sees q Rus
sian diplomatic defeat in Russia's
abandonment Of the Manchurian con.
vention.
Tho Indemnity Required Of China.
Washington, April 10.-The cabinet
gave some attention yesterday to the
subject of indemnity to be required
Of China it being brought forward
by Secretary Hay, in connection with
Mr.. Rockhill's dispatches received
since the last meeting. Great sur
prise was expressed at the enormous
total Of the claims, which, being all
before the ministers at Pekin, ap.
proximate the vast sum of $500, 000.'
900. Moreover, at least one Of the
powers insists on keeping the ac-
count open until it elects to with.
draw entirely from Pekin at remote
date to be fixed at its own will, there
by leaving the total Of its claim to
be increased greatly hereafter. The
opinion of the other cabinet officers
completely accorded with that of Sec
rotary Hay as to the desirability Of
securing a reduction Of the claims.
Memorial Asking for Reforms.
Shanghai, April 1o.-The Yangtst
viceroys and governors have for
warded q memorial to the throne sug
costing certain reforms. These re
forms suggest, among other things
that the royal princes and students
of good family should travel ami
study in foreign countries; that thu
entire army be drilled by western
methods; that colleges and schools
be extended and that standard dol
lar currency be adopted.