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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of
Annie f. Springer, Of 1125, Howard ST.,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption had completely cured her OF
a hacking cough that for many years
had made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give her
no help, but she says Of this Royal
Cure: 'it soon removed the pain In
my chest and 1 can row sleep soundly,
something 1 can scarcely remember
doing before. I feel like sounding its
praises throughout the universe" Sc
will everyone who tries DR.. Kings New
Discovery for any trouble of the
Throat, Chest, or Lungs. Price SOC and
S1.00. Trial bottles free at r. R. Bel
lamy's drug store; every bottle guar
antee5-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
King Edwards Title of Defender OF
Faith Questioned.

London, March 1S.-In the house OF
today WiiiIam Redmond.
lrIsn nationalist. gave notice that he
would take an early opportunity Of in
forming King Edward that he had no
earthly right to use the title of defend
er OF the faith. The argument came up
on MI. Redmond's question as 10
whether the title would appear on the
coins and il 50. what particular faith
was meant. The chancellor or the ex-
chequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, re-
piled that 50 long as the king s titles
remained unaltered they would appear
on the coins. Then Mr.. Redmond pro-
tested and was called TO order.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
DefaultIns Bank Cashier Arrested

Columbus, O., March 1S.-Charles 4
Johnson, defaulting cashier OF the
Niles national bank, OF Niles, Mich
was arrested here late Sunday after
noon. Since his arrival here ten lays
ago he has been playing the bucket
shops. When searched at the city pris.
on $500 in currency and a certificate OF
deposit for 81 500 on a local bank were
found. Johnson expressed a willing
ness to return to Niles.
Washington, March 1S.-The comp,
troller of the currency today received
from the temporary receiver of tht
failed First national bank OF Niles
Mich. a preliminary statement show
ing tina the amount of the d~efalcatior
will be approximately $3.50, 900 which
had been covered up by forged loans
and discounts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
The FiIfpfno-American Flag

Washington, March 16.-Secretary
Root has issued al order defining the
standard flag for the headquarters of
the division OF the Philippines. 1t
states:
The headquarters Of the division Of
the Philippines will be designated by
bunting, measuring three feet on the
staff and fou feet SIX inches fly, cut
swallow taned. twelve inches to the
fork, bearing in the center two circles
overlapping each other. one-third "a
dius, resembling the figure s, one
foot six inches high and Of correspond
ing width. The symbol is to be in red,
bordered in white one n a half
inches and edged in blue three-4uar-
tiers of an inch. surmounted by a red
scroll bearing the device: Division of
the Philippines embroidered in blue
letters. Total length Of lance TO be
nine feet, including spearhead u fer
rule"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
German Representative CoIdly RE
cefyed at ST, Petersburg

Berlin. March SUPPLEMENTARY CIR
cleS relate that General Won Werder
who was recently sem on a special
mission to ST Petersburg. this time
met with a cool reception at the Rus
sian capital. and that the private mis-
sion with which Emperor William en-
trusted him. and which was intended tc
explain away all misunderstanding
that AVE arisen lately. practically fail
ed. 1t is understood tht Count Lams.
dorff, Russian minister of foreign af-
fairs, also keenly questioned Won Wer-
der regarding the German agitation in
favor of the annexation Of Austria's
German speaking provinces.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
General Woods Conduct Approved

Washington, March 1S.-Secretary
Root today authorized the statement
thai the administration had entire con-
hdence in the onduc of affairs in
Cuba by Governor GeneraI Wood.
Moreover, the secretary of war stated
that the recent rs OF General Wood
in connection with the constitutional
convention had been reported quite
fully to Washington, and that both the
president and himself approved of Cen
eral Woods action up TO this time. The
statement vas brought out by reports
to the effect that the administration
was dissatisfied with the course of Cen
eral Wood and that some of the official
information forwarded to Washington
did not accurately reflect the zeal con-
dition Of affairs in Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Examinations for Philippine civil Ser
vice.

Washington, March 16.-The civil ser
vice commission today announced that
it is now ready to receive applications
and hold examinations for the govern
ment service in the Philippine islands.
The Philippine board that
1t will not be advisable for Ameri-
cans to seek positions in n Philippine
civil service unless they have profess
sional, technical or scientic qualifca-
tions, or special clerical ability. There
will be a demand for Americans as
stenographers and typewriters, Spanish
interpreters and translators. bookkeep-
ers to a Limited extent, inspectors in
the customs service. financial agents
and department assistants. Preference
will be given TO natives where other
qualifications are equal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
The Nebraska Senatorship

Lincoln, Neb., March ia confer
ence or the senatorship, called primari-
ly to discuss rules for a new caucus
adjourned without action after being
in session two hours. Fifty republican
members attended and the whole stu
alton was discussed. A motion to pro-
coed to the nomination OF a candidate
for the long term was opposed by the
supporters of D.. f. Thompson and was
not put to a vote. Two caucus calls
were in circulation, but neither has the
requisite number of signers to nomi-
nate
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Fire I'm Sumter. =. G..

Columbia, S. c.. March IS.-In the
city of Sumter tonight nineteen build
ings were burned. The loss is $40. 00I
with 500, 900 insurance. The fire start
ed in Epperson's stables. making the
sixth time MI. EppersOn has been burn
ed out. The new county Jail was araong
the buildings destroyed. but all pris-
onerS were saved.
The wind was high and the buildings
several blocks away were fired. The
entire city was threatened at one time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Little Accomplished by the ENJOYS

Pekin, March 1S.-Little was accom-
plished at today's meeting of the for
eign ministers, on account of the delay
of the various governments in agreeing
to the conclusions reached in the mat
ter of indemnity claims. No minister
is allowed full liberty to act for his
government, all the instructions being
ad referendum.
The court ceremonial on the reception
of ministers vas the subject of onver
sation. but nothing efinite was decid-
ed upon.
General Chaffee and H. @. Squires,
the United States charge d'affaires, Have
examined property adjoining the lega-
ton, suitable for barracks, and capa-
BILE of housing $50 men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
McLAURIN CORNERED.

Senator il McLaurin, of South
self out of the democratic party or that
he had requested that his name should
be stricken from the democratic eau
u roll. Mr.. Joseph Oil, the faithful
and capable correspondent Of the At
lanta Constitution, is responsible for
the first statement as to what McLau-
rim did That senator had so borne
himself for some time that his defec-
ton n departure could not have sur
prised any democrat in the congress.
He is clearly not a sound democrat, but
wishy-washy. uncertain and unsafe.
Mr.. Oil knew of what he affirmed, it
say not be doubted He is ready to
~substantiate by evidence all he said.
He writes to the Constitution:
1.-The facts are just as 1 stated in my
kilograms to The Constitution which
created so much interest throughout
South Carolina. Senator McI4aurin's
name is not in the democratic caucus
of the enate and the decision to leave
it off was reachtd after a conference
Senator Jones had with Senator Nc
Laurin himself. The matter was left
practically in Senator McLaurins
hands to say whether or not he con-
sidered himself eligible to caucus mem
bershIp.
Almost Immediately after Senator
Jones had this talk with Senator Nc
Laurin the democrats in the senate
held a ucus with Senator ZONES pre-
siding and Senator Carmack of Ten
nessee, as secretary. The roll was made
up noses counted and Senator Nc
Laurin's name was left off the roll fol
reasons which are perfectly apparent
to those who have watched his votes
on latter pOlitiCal matters"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Cuba I'm TRANQUIL State.

Washington, March 16.-Information
received at the war department from
Cuba is to the effect that the island is
in a more tranquil state than ever be-
fore and that the people are not giving
much heed to what is being done re-
garding the government of the island.
The statements that the Cuban consti-
tutional convention has rejected the
Plat amendment to the army appro-
priation bill have not been officially
communicated to the war department.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
That Throbbine Headache

Would quickly leave you. IL you used
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous head
he's They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take Try thew. Only % cents.
Money back II not cured Sold by r.
r. Bellamy. druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Seaboard Bond sales.

New York, March Lett is announc-
ed hat Vermilie & Co., and Hallgarten
& Co., have purchased from III Sea-
board Air Line system $40, 600, 900 5 per
cent. gold bonds at par and interest.
Full details and particulars are to be
made public on Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Hill at st, patrick,S Ranuuet

New York March 1S.-AbOut two
hundred people sat down to the fifty
second annual banquet of the ST. Pat
rick'S Society in Brooklyn tonight
President E. J. Carlin- of the society,
had with him at the guests table ex-
Governor David b. Hill. Controller
Bird S. Coler and about a dozen others.
Governor Hill made the principal
speech of the evening.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22

The News-Observer publishes the
speech of Hon. John s. Henderson, Of
Rowan, who served for several terms
as representative from the district
in the United States house. He is now
senator for Rowan. and a faithful, able,
conscientious one. He made a. speech
on the divorce law. standing earnestly
and vigorously for the teachings of the
Bible on the subject. Senator Hender-
son is an able lawyer, a sincere believ-
er in Divine Revelation. an experience
ed legislator and an observer of man
and his ways and weaknesses and in
stitutions. He insisted that loose di-
vorce laws sap home life. He held
that the guilty party should not be al
lowed to remarry. He stated there
were but few divorces granted in either
England or Ireland. We think that up
TO now there has I'VE been a divorce
in South Carolina. Said Mr.. Hender-
son., men n women will do wha the
law permits and say it is prope The
law ought not to put stumbling blocks
in citizens way" a loose law is an in
centive to loose morals. To break down
the homes is TO destroy civilization and
human progress. We are glad to see
that senator Henderson, Representative
Jenkins. of Granville, and some others
stood firmly for the Bible law on di-
vorce. A low divorce law is promotive
of sins specially denounced in the
Book of books. 1t is a disgrace to n
state that enactS such a law
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Lumber Plant burned

Nashville. Tenn. March 1S.-The ex-
tensive lumber yards and saw and
planning mill plant Of John B.. Ransom
& Co., in West Nashville. a suburb of
this city, were destroyed by fire this
afternoon. The loss is estimated at
$4,000 with insurance of Sis, 900. The
yards cover twenty acres Of ground
and the fire ragged fiercely for several
hours. 1t is thought the fire originated
from sparks from r locomotive.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
Attempt tt Lynch a Deputy shern

Middlesboro. KY, March 1S.-Three
hundred coal miners Of West PineviIte.
formed last night to lynch Deputy
Sheriff Frank Mccoy. of this city. who.
it Is charged. recently allied Vance
Howard. cousin of Berry Howard. In
dicted in the Goebel case. A strong
guard was stationed around h jail
and the miners finally dispersed with
out attempting to storm the Jail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22
HOME FOLKS.

The idea seems ridiculous TO summon
the lawyers as witnesses to tell what
they understood TO be h law as to i'm
parchment. The News-Observer no.
ticing the absurdity says that If all
the lawyers who have opinions on both
sides testify. the case will not be ended
before the Fourth of July"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22

Mr.. job w. Hays, a native of OK
ford. and an engineer of experience,
writes a long paper to the Baltimore
Manufacturers Record upon THE Mar
ket Value of Unimproved WATERFOWL
ers." He finds that most people own
ing such ''water-powers" nave a very
exaggerated view of their value. He
says:
Il recall a certain old gentleman,
whose holding might possibly have been
worth $500. who would receive no pro-
position considering less than $40, 900.
His was one of a dozen interests it was
desirable to assemble. n the price he
demanded was about the value of the
entire property. Sales of UGH property
at good and reasonable figures are fire.
~quently lost through the ignorance of
their owners as to the real value of
their holdings. The largest water
power in the south is at this time I'M
developed only because of the
ableness of the various owners control
ling the separate interests"
His discussion is elaborate and in
structive. Persons who have in pos
session "undeveloped water-power'
should consult Mr.. Hays's valuable
contribution. There must be no little
of such holdings in North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-22

Six Falls River cotton mills close down
under the recent agreement.
The state herald., 1901-08-23
RAILWAY VALUATIONS AS
RAISED BY THE ASSESSORS

last week, they. with the exception Of
several counties which were not pres
ent. increased the assessment In their
several counties over 1900 about $780,
100000, making the grand total in
crease for the state, in round numbers,
minus the counties not heard from,
$256, 100000.
A 4mill levy on that sum, will yield
an increased revenue for next year of
$1,O04, 900. If that sum is realized for
three years, in excess OF the average
revenue, Secretary Gray says that Col
orado will be out of debt
Speaking of how the board of asses
sors did their work, Assessor Link
said:
1.-THE corporations, with the exception
of few small companies, refused to
furnish data or information of any
kind or nature whatsoever to guide the
board Of assessors In placing their val.
ues on corporation property, so the
board completed their assessments
from best information obtainable. In
fixing the values the board considered
the values of tangible property owned
by the several corporations such as
rolling stock. improvements, trackbed,
etc, and also the market value of
bonds and stock and the value OF spe-
cial privileges and franchises"
This year four express companies,
We'ls-Fargo, Adams, United States
aud Pacific, which have never before
paid taxes in Colorado on their fran
chises, will contribute to the exchequer
the levy on 81 SOC, 600. which the board
includes In its assessment returns. A
new railroad was added to the regular
list. being the Rio Grande & Pagosa
Springs, which is assessed at S105,OO
The following telephone companies.
which have not been assessed, were
caught by the assessors: Greeley Inde-
pendent Telephone Company, $1,000;
Buena Vista Telephone Company, So
900; Citizens Telephone Company Of
Las Animas. S5750; and the Salida Tel
ephone and Telegraph Company, SS,-
050.
The big railroad companies assess.
ments We're increased several hundred
per cent. over 1900 figures, the most
notable increases being.
Santa Fe, from S4.OOO.OOO to S14, ,OOO-
600; Rock Island, from 81. .OOO. 900 to 81
100000: Denver X Southwestern. from
100000 to S5,0OO.OO0: Denver & Rio
Grande. from S9,OOO,0OO to SO. .OOO. 600:
Union Pacific. from 100000 to S14,-
Uo,oO: burlington, from $1,000, 600
TO S12OOO,OO0; Colorado 4 Southern,
from So,OOO,OOO TO S21,0O0,O00.
The state herald., 1901-08-23
BIG LAND GRABBING
SCHEME IN WYOMING

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Aug. io.--CDcnvcr
News speclnl.l Through meeting of
prominent Casper men nnd state fed.
ernl officials IN this city last Friday,
wns brought TO light scheme of cnor.
nous proportions for the ccdlng to u
combination of corporations 10y the gov.
rrnmcnt of mn Immense nrcn Of oil
lands located In central Wyoming.
Nix or seven months ngo there was
presented TO n number Of prominent
citizens OF the central pnri NJ the state
n petition 10 the secretary Of the IN.
icrior praying him TO bring about In
Congress legislation FOR sogrrgntlng ~
oil.bcnrin. lands, under the oil placer
location net, c"rinln oil lands located IN
what II known ne the snli Greek oil
belt. located for the grcnter pnrt In
Nnironn county. Wyoming. The rcn.
son why the land should br segregated,
given IN the petition. was that the
PENNSYLVANIA oil nnd Gna Compan,
mud others have expended large
amount OF capital for the dcvelopmcn,
The state herald., 1901-08-23
ADMIRAL SCHLEY MAY OBJECT
TO ADMIRAL HOWISON

Washington, Aug. 20-It is possible
that Rear admiral Schley may ask the
Navy Department TO relieve Rear Ad-
miral HowiSon from duty as n MEM
ber Of the court Of inquiry. During Il
conference with Acting Secretary
Hackett to-day Messrs. Raynor and
Wilson, counsel for Admiral Schley,
advised him that Il communication
would be sent him this afternoon rela-
tive to certain statements reported to
have been made by Rear Admiral
Howison, n member of the court OF
inquiry, in regard to the Schley- -Samp-
son controversy.
The letter TO Secretary Hackett will
inclose copies Of interviews purporiing
to have come from Admiral uowison,
stating among other things that the
battle OF Santiago was won by Samp-
son: that the lattcr's presence was un-
necessary at that fight; that Schley de.
served no credit for the victory, and
that between the two officers SamI-
son Is the better one.
Mr.. Hackeit ls requested TO forward
t,iis communication TO Admiral Howl
son for his consideration and copy
OF that officers reply TO the depart.
ment is asked for.
The Navy Department has decided
that the Schley court OF inquiry shall
be held In the gunncrs' workshop NJ
The state herald., 1901-08-23
JUDGES EN- BANG WILL
NOT CALL GRAND JURY

Denver Aug. 2o.-Judgc Carpenter,
presiding NJ 'hc meeting of the four
district Judges cn hnnc yesterday fore.
noon. replied 10 the request of mem.
hors Of the Colorado Bnr Association
for the calling NJ n grand Jury To In.
vrstignt" III" business of ,hc West
Side Court, A. was expected. the be-
ililon of the linr Association was de.
MED. Judge Carpenter holding. In the
opinion which he read. that she author.
lty Ia ISSUE n call for n grand Jury
rests with the presiding Judge OF the
criminal division Of the District Court.
lie adds 10 his opinion. however. that
he nnd his colleagues believe thnt IL
the necessity fnr further inquiry IA
proved 10y the investigation now In
progress Into the charges TINT hrl,,cs
We're offered n Jury 60 convict W, ".
Anderson In the West Side Cour,
judR. Mullins viii Issue u call for a
grand Jury.
Judge Mullins Honi letter To Jujr.
Carpenter which WIS also read TO tho
members OF the iinr Association. who
had crowded into the cout, room. In
which he assured the presiding Judge
ihnt II the Developments NJ the inquiry
show the charges or attempted bribery
to hny. amy foundation In fact, he viii
cnll for n grand Jury.
The state herald., 1901-08-23
GARBAGE YIELDS A PROFIT.
City Refuse Made Source Of Revenue |
WAshlnRton

City Refuse Made Source of Revenue In
Washington.
Washington city, 1t appears, so dis
poses Of its garbage that profit IL
got cut of 1t, while most other Ameri-
can cities have to pay largely for Its
removal. There Is contract with al
company which collects the garbage
and dlsposes of 1t. The garbage Is
kept separate from ashes and other
refuse. In iron tanks 1t is taken by
rail thirty miles down the Potomac TO
the reduction works. Here 1t is sorted.
Tin cans, bottles, etc, are removed
The rest is placed in close iron ves-
sci and subjected to steam pressure.
after which 1t is pumped into tanks
and allowed to settle. Oils and fat
rise to the surface, and, being SKINNED
off, are sold to soap makers. Under
pressure more oil Is obtained, to go
the same way. The caked garbage,
after pressure, Is pulverized and sold
for fertilizer. Incidental profits arise
from the sale of the hides or horses
and other animals and the mnnipula-
ton Of the carcasses along with the
garbage. The horse hides make good
russet leather A good monthly profit
Is said to be realized.
The state herald., 1901-08-23
ICE BERG COLLISION COSTS
LIVES OF EIGHTY PEOPLE

Victoria, Il. C., Aug. 19.-Thc steamer
Islander. the crack passenger steamer
OF the Alaskan route, operated by the
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
of this city. struck an iceberg OFT
Douglas island at o'clock on the
morning OF Thursday last and went to
the bottom. carrying down from sixty
five to eighty souls. including passcn-
gers and members OF the crew.
Some Of the survivors arrived here
last evening by the steamer Queen.
They report that MS the vessel went
down her boilers exploded. causing the
death OF many who might have es-
capped. Captain Foote was on the
bridge when the vessel struck. and
stayed there and went down with the
steamer. Among the passengers lost
OF the Islander We're Mrs. Ross, wife
OF the governor OF the Yukon territory,
her child and niece.
There was seI5,co0 in gold on the
steamer. 100000 Of which was carried
by passengers. II. II. Hart, who has
spent sixteen years In the Klondlke,
lost $4,000 In dust. Some say that
Captain Foote reached raft but when
he saw the extent Of the disaster he
jumped overheard.
+. G.. Hindc-Bowkcr. late manager Of
the Brltish-Amcrlcan Corporation OF
London, who was n passenger, says:
"My first lntlma,lon Of an accident
was the rushing OF passengers ON the
deck, which woke me up. was In II
The state herald., 1901-08-23
VETERANS WILL GO TO
&. A. II. ENCAMPMENT


Colorado Springs. Aug. 19.-Linus 4.
Sherman. Department Commander OF
the q. A. H.. has issued his general
orders for the encampmcnt In Clcvc-
land September 0-Ii. and Instructions
and Information for the Colorado de-
pnrtmcn,. The Colorado headquarters
In Cleveland VIII he room 10 Colonial
hotel. nnd OF the w. II. e. IN room 303
Hollcnden hotel The ladies of the q.
A. II. VIII have their headquarters
with the department.
The Colorado Department viii leave
Colorado Springs In n special train
over the Rock Island nj 20 o'clock In
the afternoon of September sth. mud
the northern comrades. including those
OF Denver. Will leave here over the
sam. road the same afternoon nt the
same hour In special ears. The train
Will be- consolidated NJ i.imon. From
Chicago the special win 30 to Cicvc-
land over the Lake Shore.
The general orders Of Commander
Sherman state that the Rev. John l..
Boyd of Denver has been appointed
chaplain TO succeed Rev. ]. II. ncdw.li
who Inns removed from the state. The
next state cncampmcnt VIII bc June,
1902, In Rocky Ford.