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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
PHILIPPINE CIVIL eovERsAEsr
To be Established About June aotn
To Establish Native Police Force

Washington. March 2l.-The transfer
from the military to the civil govern
ment In the Philippines g expected TO
occur about June 18th. according ia
calculations made at the war depart-
ment upon Information received from
the Tart commission and General Mac
Arthur. II Is known that even where
civil governments are being established
by Philippine commission. the military
VIII be necessary for sometime TO sun
port tne civil authorities 1t Is the in
tentton TO Withdraw as far as possible.
however. the military from any parfic-
ipatiou IN the government established
n the soldiers Will. as they do now in
many parts OF the islands. be more of
4 police than a military force. wher-
ever possible, native police VIII be or
gahized to support the military authors
titles.
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ARTILLERY REORGANIZATION
New Companies to be Organ
fzed-Districts to be Formed.

Washington. March 21.-Under the
army reorganization law. which pro-
vides for an increase of 20 per cent. for
the artillery arm of the service. an or
der has been issued organizing twelve
companies of coast artillery in addition
to these now in service. OF these COM
panies the Nintieth will be located DIT
Fort Henry, Md. under Captain Will
mot E. Ellis and the Ninty-first ut
Jackson barracks. La. under Captain
John T. Martin.
The sections of the United states
where artillery has heretofore been To-
Gated or where it will be in the future.
are to be divided into districts. A
colonel of artillery will command each
district which will include several forts
and military posts. A colonel will have
the same authority in his district that
he formerly exercised over a regiment
of artillery.
The quartermaster's department has
been preparing plans and will Don ad-
vertise for the construction of addi-
tional quarters to be occupied by these
new artillery companies. At Sullivan's
island. Charleston, S. c., quarters for
two companies each will be construct
ed. Troops are now stationed at Sui
livan's island in rented quarters. The
buildings to be erected will consist of
barracks, officers quarters, hospital,
administration building. n~on-commis-
stoned staff quarters, guard house,
~storehouse. bakery. shops and mine:
buildings.
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MORE HOPEFUL VIEWS
BY Mr.. Rockhill of the Outcome of Ne
gottations at Pekin.

Washington, March 21.-Another and
later advice from Mr.. Rockhill, our
special commissioner at Pekin is of a
more hopeful o n than those immedi-
ately preceding; for it indicates that
the subject of indemnities is being dis
cussed with apparent disposition to
reach an unanimous conclusion.
The United States proposition look
ing to the agreement of the powers
upon a lump sum for indemnities, fix
ed by the ability of the Chinese to pay
without destroying the government,
seems to be growing in favor; but the
difficulty is hat while perhaps the ms-
jority of the powers, n even all OF
them, might be induced to accept the
principle of thus guaging h burden to
the strength of China, they are fan
from unanimous as to the method OF
distributing the money among them
selves.
Without d~isplacing the pending prop
| has advanced nothe and radical prop
osition, namely: To divide the tota,
indemnity collected, say 5000, 600. 900
into eight parts, of which the United
States would receive one.
1t is true that ten powers are repre-
sented at Pekin, but at least two OF
them have no foundation for a claim
for indemnity. This suggestion ha:
| not been warmly received by these ma
\ tionS which claim to have been put Il
very much more expense than was th'
United States through h Boxer trou
| bleS
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MIR. SCANNELL TOO LATE
Mr.. Lawson Says the Horse Race Incl
dent is Closed.

Boston. March 21.-Thomas w. Law
son said tonight. when asked if there
was any possibility that a race might
be arranged between Boralma and The
Abbot:
II will not reopen the matter. As
I said in my statement of Wednesday
evening, the incident is. closed. When
Mr.. Scannell said he would race any
horse in the world for any number OF
heats from seven to twenty. 1 took him
at his word. 1t was immaterial to me
how many heats there were in the
ace. 1 would have been willing to
race three in five heats if he had 50
stated at first. but when he said he
would race The Abbot four in seven. 1
accepted that offer. When he talked
with me over the telephone this was
perfectly understood. Then when my
representative was ready to sign the
agreement. objection was "a to four
heats in seven and he was told that
The Abbot would not be raced four
heats in seven. Now. 1 do not do bust
ness in that way. When I give my
word. 1 keep it, and when Mr.. Scannell
announced that he would not a c The
Abbot as he had agreed to, then, as
far as l was concerned. the race wa
off. Under no circumstances will ]
take UP the matter again, no matter
in what form it comes to me-"
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CalIfornia,s Immense Orange Cror

Chicago. March 21.-Ofhcials of the
Santa Fe railroad today confirmed re-
ports from California hat millions OF
dollars worth Of oranges in hat state
are rotting in the packing houses and
on the grounds Of the groves because
Of lack OF transportation facilities To-
move the crop. According to
w. b. Jason. assistant to President
Ripley. the trouble is not entirely due
TO q dearth Of cars. 1.-The railroads"
he said. have moved out of southern
California so per cent. more oranges
than at this time in previous years.
The crop is enormous and owing TO the
way it ripened il is extremely delicate
and will not last through the season.
In fact it IS my belief that the orange
growers who have already marketed q
large crop, will save money If they let
the remainder rot on the ground. Our
whole trouble has been because of the
coal strike in New Mexico"
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To REDUCE COTTON ACREAGE
to Hold County Meetinxs
TO Take Action on the subject.

Atlanta. Ca. March si--Harvey Jor-
dan. president OF the Southern Cotton
Protective Association. has
issued a call TO the cotton producers OF
the southern states asking them 20
meet at the county seat OF every coun-
ty in the south oil Saturday. April sth.
for the purpose OF adopting some p,aa
to curtail the acreage OF the cotton
crop for the season OF 1901 and 1902.
President Jordan urges Immediate
action by the farmers before the seed
Tor the next crop are placed In the
ground. He claims that the planters
VIII not be able TO meet their obliga-
lions assumed for guano. mules and
other farming materials with the price
OF cotton at 6 cents which he cona-
IDENTIFY predicts will result from n large
acreage.
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secretary. in the house OF commons to-
day assured Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartiett
that the government considers the
statements Of The Russian foreign min
lister Count Lamsdorn. February 5th
and February nth. as applicable to any
agreement In regard to Mauchuria be-
tween Russia and China
Pekin. March 21.-The situation at
Tien Tsin is the same. A detachment
OF British marines have replaced the
epo troops On guard at the danger
point The authorities do not antici-
pate any trouble. The soldiers on both
sides are reliable and not likely 10
commit any action which will involve
the situation.
feet harmony n everything is pro-
crossing satisfactorily. The questions
remaining to be decided are the nature
or the guards along the line OF commu-
nication with the sea and the razing of
the forts which being purely military
matters. the generals will decide and
viii report he'll decisions to the min
listers.
Tien Tsin. March 21.-Afternoon.-
The situation here remains unchanged.
Both the British and Russians abstain
from any overt acts OF hostility. There
are about 1000 white British troops IN
the vicinity. The Russians are not
numerous.
1t is rumored hat French detach-
ments at Yang Tseng and Lang Fang
nave been warned that they may he
wanted at Tien Tsin.
Pekin, March o., 2 a. m.-Count Won
Waldersee, General Barrow and Gener-
al Wogack have been in consultation,
and General Wogack has agreed to
withdraw the Russian troops form the
olsputed grounds at Tien Tsin provided
the British also withdraw. He insisted
also upon a guarantee that work on the
railway siding should not proceed I'M
til the matter had been automatically
adjusted. This proposal and stipula-
ton were satisfactory to General Bar
row and were accepted by him. Con-
S~equently the British and Russian
troops will be withdraw at 5 O'Clock
this CFriday) morning, thereby avoid
ing all trouble at present.
Orders have been issued, however,
that no British officer shall leave, or
even sleep out" at night or go to din
ner without furnishing his address to
the adjutant.
The marines will return to the ships.
Admiral Seymour objects to any of the
Australian naval brigade, who volun-
teered for service on the railway, re-
naming. The military authorities say
he does not understand the situation,
that his interference is uncalled for,
n that the Australian marines are
just the men needed.
The Russians ave ordered a regi-
ment to proceed from Port Arthur to
Tien Tsin.
The arrangements made by General
Bailloud, the French commander, are
regarded as completely satisfactory
and all danger of a collision between
the British n French is considered
obviated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Death of Confederate Brigadier

Columbia. S. c., March 21.-General
William H. wallace. one of the historic
figures of this state. died at Union to-
day, aged "a wears. He volunteered
as a private in the confederate army,
being a member of the legislature which
brought about secession. He was pro-
NOTED to ~brigadier general and COM
manded a brigade.
When the state was in the tnroes
OF political revolution in 1876 he was
elected speake of the house by the
democrats to supersede Judge T. j.
Mackey. republican. A dual govern
e was maintained by the two politi-
cal parties for some time until the
democrats. led by Generals Hampton
and Wallace finally won. General Wal
lace vas for sixteen years a judge.
and retired in 1892.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
BANKRUPTCY DECISION
By Judge Purnell on Question of Pay
ment Within the Four Months
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, March 21.-Judge Purneil
today deci9<d az important bankruptcy
case. that of J. C. Rattliffe. He holds
that whenever a payment on account
is made within four months of ad-
judication in bankruptcy. in the ordi-
nary course of business in good faith.
without intention to prefer on the part
of the bankrupt n creditor, it does
not constitute such preference under
the law as is required to be surrender
ed before such creditor can prove any
other claim against the bankrupt's es-
tate.
c.. F. Evans. OF Rockingham, was to-
day forced into involuntary bankrupt
cy in federal court here by Charlotte
Hardware Company.
Raleigh is TO have another afternoon
newspaper. TO be the labor organ.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Cuba will Accept our Terms

Washington. March 21.-Representa-
tive Dovener. of West Virginia, who
has just returned from Cuba. told Pres
ident Mckinley today that in his opin-
ion the Cubans would accept the terms
laid down in the Plat amendment to
the army appropriation bill al condi-
lions precedent TO the REIMBURSEMENT
OF the island into their hands.
Mr.. Dovener accompanied the men,
bers OF the III river and harbor CON-
mittee to Havana and said he had a
good opportunity to study the situa-
ton. He says the wealth n
education OF the island favor the
acceptance Of our terms. but that DO
Htical considerations probably will de-
lay the formal acceptance for some
time.
In Mr.. D~ovener's opinion definite ac-
ton will lot be taken until congress
In December.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
HE TELLS OF THE COURTS CONFER
ERCe OVER THE WHITE CASE.
TESTIMONY ALL INTRODUCED.
the state-Question as to Judge Mont
gomery Being Sworn TO Tell 1.-THE
Whole Truth" In His Examination
Before Legislative Judiciary Com
mittee-Some Lively Scenes IN the
Court Conferences on the Mandamus
Question.
Especial to the Messenger

Raleigh, N. c., March 21.--At the i'm
parchment trial the chief interest to-
day was the introduction by the PROSE
cution of Judge Walter Clark, of the
supreme court, as a witness.
He did not contradict any important
statements made by the impeached
judges, save that he denied having
threatened State Treasurer Worth with
Jail if ne paid out the money on the
White claim. He said Mr.. Worth led
him to believe the money would not be
paid; that in answer to Mr.. Worth's
enquiry: Suppose they put me in
jail?" the witness remarked: IF they
do there will be three empty seats on
tn supreme court bench when the legis-
lature meets"
Judge Clark said he called the atten-
ton of the judges in conference on the
case of White VS.. Auditor case to the
fact that the question Of mandamus
had not been once alluded to in the ar
gument of the case; that IT was the
great question after all and involved a
breach OF the constitution. Chief JUS
tice Faircloth asked: Why do you
raise that question now; counsel never
raised it?" Judge Clark said: I'VE
iluSl ODey lnS CONSTITUTION. he SuS-
geSted issuing an alternative manda-
mus SO the treasurer could make an
swer and in that way report to the leg
iSlature as to payment of the amount,
and the court would be retiring from
an embarrassing position with dignity.
The witness said Judge Faircloth re-
marked that the matter had been
troubling the court long enough. Judge
Douglas said, in refusing to have
Clark's dissenting opinion published in
the reports: You can have it printed
in your obituary column" The witness
replied: Yes and it will not be my
funeral"
Judge Clark said when he asked
Judge Montgomery how he stood OF
the question of issuing the mandamus,
he said Clark was trying to get him
On record. Il defy you to do it, said
he and flung his copy of Judge Clark's
dissenting opinion at Judge Clark.
To the surprise of all, the respond
entS' counsel did not cross examin
Judge Clark, but only asked two I'M
important questions.
After calling w. r. Allen and other
members of the board of impeachment
managers to prove that an oath to tell
the whole truth was administered to
Judge Montgomery in the preliminary
examination before the judiciary COM
mittee in February the prosecution
closed their cas-
w. A. Guthrie, chief counsel, made
the opening speech for the prosecution
and had not concluded when court ad-
journed until tomorrow. His speech
was on constitutional lines and OF great
research and dignity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
The President to Visit New Orleans

washington, March 21.-The presf-
dents proposed western trip is attract
ing much attention in h states
through which he is to pas and invi-
tations from various cities and towns
which hope to entertain him along the
route are daily arriving al the White
house.. Today Representative Meyer,
of Louisiana, presented to the president
the formal invitation of h governor
of his state and the mayor n citizens
of New Orleans to stop at New Orleans.
The president received the invita-
ton very cordially. New Orleans
probably will be the first stop after the
party leaves Washington and the presi-
dent agreed to remain there a day. AS
it is the present intention to cav here
April Goth, May 26th will be spent in
New Orleans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
IN LONDON
He Talks About Trusts-Check Hunt
ers at southampton Avoided

Southampton. March 21zAndrew
Carnegie. who arrived from New York
on the American liner st. Louis at a
here today. Mr.. Carnegie expressed
surprise that his donation fer the bene-
fit of the New York libraries had
caused anything Of a sensation.
Two of the many cablegrams received
upon his arrival at Southampton re-
ferred directly TO recent gifts. One OF
these cablegrams was from Mayor Van
Wyck. of New York. the other from
the w~orkingmen OF Pittsburg, convey
ing thanks for the recent large n
tons. The cablegrams from the work.
ing men of Pittsburg evidently gave
Mr.. Carnegie the greater satisfaction.
Mr.. Carnegie avoided the Southamp-
ton check hunters by remaining on the
ship until the last moment before the
train started. when he jumped into a
reserved compartment and started for
London before he was recognized by
the crowd.
London. March 21.-To an English in
terviewer, after his arrival in London,
Mr.. Carnegie talked freely concerning
the United States Steel Corporation
which. he thought. would not affect
Gredt bTItdlH much, one way OF tuS
other.
Asked whether existence of trusts did
not tend towards national bankruptcy,
or whether they might not prove a
step in an evolution towards socialism,
Mr.. Carnegie said:
The man behind the trusts is Just
an important as ever. Consultations
are the tendency of our age, and will
prove beneficial. The chances of An
drew Carnegie, If he landed a penny
less boy in New York tonight, would he
as bright as they were in 1S4S. n he
would have even a wider field"
When asked whether the people of
America were not likely to pas string
ent antitrust legislation. Mr.. Carne-
gle said mo" He thought the tariff
was a back number for many things.
having done its work. But" he added,
where it is still needed you nay rely
it will DE freely used"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Suit for the Venezuelan Concession

Washington, March 21.-Formal no
tice has been received of the institution
Of legal proceedings in Venezuela to
settle the asphalt controversy. The rep
~resentatives Of the Warner-Quinian
syndicate on February 1st, brought
suit in the high court of Venezuela for
the issuance of a summons against the
New York and Bermudez Company to
secure possession Of la Felicidad con-
cession. The high our has not been In
full session UP to the present time and
so has not been able TO act upon the
petition. and it is not known here when
a full bench will be had. Meanwhile
the New York and Bermudez Comapny
is in possession Of The asphalt k
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Prexented a Tragedy

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long. of New Straitsville, Ohio, pre-
vented a dreadful tragedy n saved
two lives. A frightful cough had long
kept her awake every night. She
tried many remedies n doctors u
steadily grew worse until urged to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery. One bottie
wholly cured her, and she writes this
marvellous medicine cured Mr. Long OF
a severe attack of Pneumonia Such
cures are positive proof OF the match
less merit of this grand remedy for cur
ing all throat, chest and LUNG troubles.
Only soc. and 81. 90. Every bottle guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at 4. x. Bel
lamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
Quarantine season Postponed

Tallahassee. Fla. March 21-Surgeon
General Wyman, OF the United States
marine hospital service. at Washington
has sent to the Florida state board OF
health notice hat the close. or active,
or summer quarantine season, as 1t is
v~ariously called. has been postponed
until April Is. This is an extension OF
fifteen days owe the order issued a
few days ago. and is fifteen days longer
than usual. The state board of health.
today issued an order extending h
quarantine in accordance with Surgeon
General Wyman's notice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
The Gaynor Case Again Taken Up

New York, March 21.-Argument in
the proceedings, looking toward the re-
moval of Benjamin d. Greene and John
F. Gaynor, William T. Gaynora and Ed
ward H. Gaynor. to the jurisdiction OF
the United States district court or
Georgia for trial on charges of alleged
was heard today before Judge Brown
in the United States district court.
The arguments today rested entirely
on the question of legality Of the In
tment on which h defendants
were arrested. Briefs were presented
and Judge Brown reserved his decision.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
steamer and schooner In Collision

Philadelphia, March 21.-British
steamer Wildcroft for Havana was in
collision March 18th about s D. m, of
Edgemoor, Del, with the schooner Ber-
tie and Maud. from Wear river, Mary
land, and the barge Calvert. from
North Carolina, with lumber, which
were both in tow for Philadelphia The
schooner. lost her bowsprit and head
gear and also had bows damaged.
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His

f. A. Danforth. OF BaGrang--6a.
suffered intensely for six months WITH
a frightful running sore on his taz buk<s 9
writes that Bucklen's Arnicars Give -.
GERS. Wounds Burns. Befls.-Pam. Or &
Piles It's the best salve In the H6rId.-s
Cure guaranteed. Only sc Sold b.
r. r Bellamy, Drugg1sG
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The American Base BAN League

Philadelphia. March 21.-wIth the
adoption OF the schedule for the e
son of 1901 the meeting of the Amerf
can league OF base bail clubs came 9
IN end this afternoon. The schedule
contains ffty-six dates which conflict
with those Of national League. The
playing rules remain unchanged
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26
A Brother OF General sotha Kille,

London, March 21.-A dispatch from
Lord Kitchener dated at Pretoria,
March 10Th, says:
Philip Botha. a brother of the Boer
commandant general. was killed on the
Doorenberg. HIS two son were wouEd-
ed The Beers of Orange River
colony have disbanded and scattered.
DeWet is in he neighborhood OF He'll
bron."
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woIcott not to Enter the Cabinet

Washington. March 21-It Is stated On
high authority that former enato
Wolcott. of Colorado. Is not to succeed
Secretary Hitchcock as the head OF the
Interior department. A number Of the
cabinet stated Z the Associated Pres
today tina the president has no fnteu-
ton of making any changes In his
cabinet. further nan selecting a suc-
ccssor to Attorney General Griggs.
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Engineer and Fireman killed

Richmond. Va, March 2l-At Pizgah
on the CIinch Valley division Of the
Norfolk and Western railroad. this
morning. a freight train ran iato an
open switch Two locomotives wers
completely demolished. and Engineer
w. II. Kone. or Baltimore. and Fire.
man ". p. Davidson. of TazeweIi
county, were killed. 49, 8
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The Kentuckya as FIagsbip.

Washington, March 21-The battle
ship Kentucky, which recently arrived
at Cavite from the United States. has
been assigned by the navy department
to be the flagship of Rear Admiral
Kempm in the place OF the Newark.
which has been ordered home to be re-
paired at the New York a " yard.
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The Trigg S~hipbuiiding Company, of
Richmond, has notified the navy de-
partment that the torpedo boat Thorn
ton will be ready for trial on h 9th
instant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-26

Congressman Livingston. Of Georgia.
who Is i'll with pneumonia, has passed
the critical stage and is slowly con-
valescing.
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W FEARFUL TRAGEDIES
THE CHILDREN OF TWO FAMILIES KILL
ED BY PARENTS.
NINE LITTLE ONES MASSACRED.

At Brook, Mass, Mrs. Naramore
Kills Her six Children and Then At
tempts Her Own Life Jacob Mari,
Of Clinton, Me-, with an Axe Kills His
Three Children, one of Them In the
Presence of His wife-Neither Seem
cd insane Before the Horrible Deeds.