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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08

city OF the same size IN the country.
1t a be demonstrated hat such a
law, properly enforced. would prove a
veritable blessing.
1t can be shown that hundreds of
boys are allowed by their parents TO
roam about the city at will and that a
disgracefully large percentage Of them
finally wine UP in the police court the
Jail and h penitentiary-
1t a be % that time after time
boys, the sons OF respected n respect
able parents. have been brought into
the police court and convicted of ordi-
nary, common stealing. as well as house
breaking.
1t will be recalled that boys under i:
years Of age have been found frequent
ly in various stages of fntoxication OF
the streets"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
The Army Appropriation Ri1

Washington, February 4.-The army
appropriation bill making provision fol
the army under the plan Of re-organi-
zation recently enacted, was reported
to the house today by the committee or
military affairs. 1t carries approx
mately Sis, 600, 900, as against estimates
of about $3.50, 0O0, 900 made by war de-
partment officials. Chairman Hull says
the present bill will be ample n viii
not entail a deficiency Measure later
The contingency appropriation of 81
600, 600 to meet emergencies constantly
arising" was struck out by the com
mittee.
The main items as allowed are:
Pay of officers S., 000, 600; "a of enlist.
ed men $14, 600, 900; pay of retired Off
GERS 81, 500, 900; nurses corps $50. 0o0
The total for subsistence approximate
SIS, 600, 900. The quartermaster's de-
partment aggregates about So, $50. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08

FiIip'nos Revolt Against Insurgents
Manila. February A-Natives have
reported at Batangas that a week ago
the natives of the island Of Mindoro
rose against the insurgents and killed
the insurgent governor. There are no
troops at Mindoro.
The federal party Of Bataan pro-
vince, including the presidents of each
pueblo. held a big meeting at Orani
yesterday and resolved to notify the
insurgents of Bataan hat they must
cease operations within a week or the
people VIII assist the Americans 10
capture them.
Surrenders and minor skirmfsfes
continue in southern Luzon. A few
Insurgents have been killed. There
were no American casualties.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
More British Troops Needed

London, February 4.-The Cape Town
correspondent of The Daily Telegraph
wiring Sunday says:
In the action between General Knox
and General deWet near Senekal the
K~affrarian Rifles sustained about 100
casualties. More mounted troops are
still needed.
Three Boer invading columns, Of
which Hertzog's was for a time the ad-
vance guard, are now moving toward
the Orange river. II is believed that
Piet Botha's force Of 1000. with seven
guns, from Smithfield, has crossed into
the colony.
British concentration is proceeding.
Outlying g~arrisons are being Withdrawn
for the purpose of securing the main
lines. General deWet is expected to
enter Cape Colony"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
Killed by His Friend

Triton, Ga, February IN. Walker.
probably the wealthiest farmer in the
county, was hot and killed last night
by John F. Williams. who had been his
lifelong friend. 1t appears hat Wal
ker had caused a rupture n separa-
ton between Williams sister, Mrs
McClelland. and her husband. Will
liams charged Walker with peridy and
taking advantage of the woman. Shoot
ing followed and Walker was killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
The Big Racket Store
20S and 210 North Front St. Near Postofice and Depot
GEORGE 0. GAYLORD, Proprietor.
A Cine to the cudahy Kidnapper-

tlue to the Cudaby Kidnsppers
Cincinnati. January 31.-The arrest
OF DR.. Ada Sheehan Hermon, her hus-
band and her son, Clyde Sheehan, to-
day on a charge Of trying to secure
money by extortion and threats. from
Howard Douglass. past supreme chan
cellor Knights Of Pythias of the
world, a led to the discovery Of a
letter in Mrs. Hermon's room which In
said TO be in the same handwriting az
the "Elofse t.. letters sent to Mrs.
Cudahy in Omaha. Offering 20 reveal
the kidrlapper OF Eddie cudahy for
money.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
Amendment to War Tax Bill

Washington, January 31.-The senate
committee on finance today reported a
number of amendments to the war rev.
enue reduction act. A new section is
created covering stock transactions
The chief amendment Is one as TO
privilege tax on stock brokers and a
stamp tax on all stock broking trans
actions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08

Cheers for the Beers In the Reichstag
Vienna. January 3L.The newly elect
ed reichsrath met today. DR.. weigeI
president OF the lower house asked the
- TO rise TO authorize the presd-
dent to convey an expression OF their
sincere coincidence to the house OF COM
mons. The roposai eyoked cheers for
the Beers and anti British shouts. but
of coincidence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
Bismarck's Iron Nerve

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n YOU want these qualities ano
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Only 25c. at r. r. Beilamys Drug
Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-08
Southern Franchise Investigation
Postponed.

Washington, January 31.-The house
committee on census. after considering
Olmsted's resolution 10 investigate the
question of abridgemeDt OF the right
to vote In the various states. directed
Chairman HOPKINS to report h bill
back with the recommendation that the
whole matter go over until the next
congress
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
FATHER AND SON GUILTY.
Or. J. |, GartreIl Confesses to the
Brutal Murder Of D. B.
Donegan.

Kansas City, May DIR. j. L. Cart
rell, aged 90, today confessed to Chief
of Police Hayes that he killed D. ID.
Donegan, the Colorado miner, whose
body was found in Mulberry creek be-
tween Amoret and Nihart, Mo-, yester-
day. The confession is in writing.
w. p. Gartrell. the DOCTORS son con-
fessed to his knowledge of the crime
and to having helped dispose of the
body. The men We're arrested here last
night after DIR. Gartrell had demanded
the proceeds from the sale of Done
gans team and wagon, which has been
sold by local dealers.
When arrested both men stoutly de-
MED completely in the murder but fin
ally this morning the younger Gartrell
gave way under the severe Sweating
and confessed his father had killed
Donegan at their camp near Nihart
March 10. Then he said he helped the
old man place the body into Donegan's
wagon and after driving n distance OF
twenty miles dumped 1t into the creek
Later he said they negotiated the sale
of the dead mans outfit to a Kansas
City horse dealer and came here to get
the money.
DR.. Gartrell was shown mis- sons con.
fession and soon broke down and con.
fessed. He admitted having murdered
ANoiie6dil StlSiiib Ae oiipIcu up pelllul
the Colorado man and Drained him
with an AK. Other details as described
by the son We're also admitted by thu
elder Gartrell.
Donegan left Victor Colo for Kan.
sas City on March Is, and was driv.
ing overland to Oklahoma when he mel
the Gartrells. He carried $500. Yes
| terday his body wrapped in oil-clotl
was found in the bottom of Mulberry
creek. A search in Donegan's WACO.
disclosed bloody pillow, blanket anl
II pocket book containing papers be.
| longing to the miner.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
IDEAL WEEK ON THE FARM.
W ork Progresses Finely and Crops Gro
in the Warmth,

w ork Progresses Finely and Crops Grow
in the Warmth.
Des Moines. Ia, May 1.-For the
week ending April 80, the Iowa sec
ton of the United States department of
agriculture, reports as follows:
The week brought ideal conditions
for progl ess in farm work, and for the
growth of vegetation. The temperature
was above the normal, the average
daily excess ranging from two to eight
degrees. There was but little more than
trace of rainfall during the working
days of the week, and Saturday even
ing light showers were reported i'll var
ious localities. While there is abund-
ant moisture in the soil for present
needs, a moderate amount of rainfall
would be beneficial to prevent an en-
crusted surface and to promote ger
mination of seeds and plants.
Reports show that small grain Is
coming up fairly we'll, With but little
complaint of defective seed. Excellent
progress has been made In blowing sod
and preparing fall-plowed fields for
corn. beginning has been made in
planting corn in the extreme SOUTH
ern couties; and with continuance of
warm Weather planters will be started
in all districts Very near the first of
May. Grass is starting fairly Well. and
pastures will be In condition to support
stock about as early as usual. Foliage
has made rapid growth, and fruit trees
are coming into bloom with fine pros
pects.'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
THE CONSTITUTION
FOLLOWS THE FLAG
Believed in Washington That This
will Be Supreme Courts
Ruling.
DECISION is BEING Hello UP
Tho Purpose of Thu. Is Obvious as such
Finding Would Ncccssitatc
Immediate Action by
Congress.
DECISION is BEING HELLO UP

Washington, May 2.-'The constitu-
ton follows The flag. This is the rum
or with regard to the delayed decision
of the so called Porto lRcan ease In
the supreme court, which involves the
settlement of the constitutional rights
oil the United States TO acquire terri
tory and hold the same as outlying
possessions without coming under thu.
provisions of the constitution is in cir
culation here. and is finding crcdeMce
among Well informed men.
1t is claimed that the supreme court
has for some time been holding it's de-
clsion in allegiance, and has determined
not to make the same public until The
F'ifty-scNenth congress is about To
convene lit is said that the court xiii
decide that the constitution follows the
flag, and therefore the decision viii
be against the government. III tile de,
cision was rendered NOW, il is contend
ed, 1T would be necessary to have am
extra session of congress To deal With
the many questions which would nat
urally arise from the altered status of
the whole problem. The court, there
fore, decided not to hand down its
opinion until congress should he pre-
pared To deal With the question in all
us bearings.
Attention is called to the admission
o! FREDERICK Dcgctau, resident com
missioner of Porto Rico, to practice b.
fore the supreme court on motion ii
Solicitor General Richards.
Under the law no one not Il citizen
of the United States can b. admitted
TO practice before the supreme court
The law OF congress under which tie
commissioner of Porto Rico holds his
office specifically states that the com
missioner must be II native of Porto
Rico. The action oi ;he supreme court
Monday virtually ;sia,ms the decision
of the civil service commission, Which
| recently ruled that Porto l,icans We're
citizens of the tni: u States. and We're
therefore eligible cake the eNaniina-
tlon foi admission !lto the government
service. Under thu. rules OF the conf
mission ass approved by the president
no one not II citizen of the United
States is eligible To take the civil SER.
ice examination.
Only few years ago a prominent
Canadian lawyer sought admission To
practice lefore the supreme court, but
he was denied the privilege ON the
ground that he w;,s not II citizen of the
United States.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
the IOWA L1EurESANrs.
Previous Service of tho Hawkoye Men r..
Gently Given Appointments.

Previous Service of tho Hawkoye Men Re
Gently Given Appointments.
Washington. April 3O-The previous
military positions of the twelve Iowans
and two South Dakotans recently ap-
pointed lieutenants In the regular army
are as follows:
Francis II. Lincoln. sergeant, A, One
Hundred and Fifty-flrst infantry, Span
sh-American war; first lieutenant.
Eleventh volunteer calvary.
Edward A. kreger, captain, Fifty
can war; captain, Thirty-nlnth infan-
try, United States volunteers.
Joseph Nelson, sergeant. NJ, Fiftieth
Iowa infantry, Spanish American war;
first lieutenant, Thirty fourth infantry,
United States volunteers.
Frank S. Long. captain, Sixth Iowa
battery, Spanish-American war; Thir-
ty-ninth infantry, United States Nolun-
teers.
Guy B. G. Hanna, sergeant. d. Porto
Rico regiment.
w. II. Point, first lieutenant, Fifty
first Iowa infantry, Spanish American
war; captain, Thirty-sxth infantry.
United States volunteers.
William e. Parvin, second lieutenant,
Fifty-f1rst Iowa infantry, Spanish
American war.
Edward w. Clark. sergeant. A, Fifty
second Iowa infantry. spanish-Ameri-
can war.
Wilson G. Heaten. captain, Fiftieth
Iowa infantry. Spanish American war;
first lieutenant Thirty-third infantry
United States volunteers.
Robert T. Crawford. sergeant, p
Forty ninth Iowa infantry, Spanish
American war; second lieutenant, Thir-
ty-second infantry, United States vol
unteers.
George "A. Densmore. corporal, g, X
and H. Fourth United States infantry;
first lieutenant. Thirty-second infantry
United States volunteers.
Arthur l.. Fuller, late captain. A,
First South Dakota volunteers, Span
'sh-American war.
Harry A. Hegeman. captain. First
South Dakota infantry, Spanish-Am-
ericnn war; captain, Thirty sixth in
fantry, u. S. V.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
ATTACKS OUR POLICY.
Paris Temps bitterly Condemns American
Warfare In Philippines.

Paris May 1.-The Temps in a
leading article bitterly attacks the
American policy in the Philippines
which, it says. is based on the theory
that In a war with savages aim ST
anything is justitiable. The Temps, is
however, constrained to admit that the
policy pursued by the French in AL
geria Is largely responsible for the re-
volts of the natives there. This admis-
sion is brought forth by the news just
received of an attack by natives on a
train of merchandise between Adelia
and Vasoul Benin. A part of the track
was blown up, and the authorities at
Marguerite are said to have positive
proof that the revolt is lead by the
fanatic Hadj Ben Aissa, the Algerian
Mad Mullah, who has promised para
disc to all natives who either kin the
invading infldels or lose their lives in
the war of determination. Hadj claims
to have divine inspiration and says
his mission is to retake the land. In
asmuch as the natives are starving
and there is much misery among the
Arabs, 1t does not require much eX-
ortation to start trouble. Those killed
in the attack on the train We're buried
with elaborate ceremoniaiS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
PLAN OF REORGANIZATION.
New Free Delivery System of Postal d.
partmsnt Elective July 4.

new Free delivery System of Postal De.
partmsnt Elective July 4.
Washington. May 1.-The plan OF
the reorganization of the free delivery
postal system, including both the city
and rural services, as authorized in
general terms by congress last SEES
sion, was adopted yesterday to take
effect July l. Under the reorganized
system, August w. Machen of Ohio,
will continue as general superintendent
Of the free delivery swstem, with gen.
eral charge of both city and rural ser
vices. Charles Hedges Of Texas, now
assistant superintendent, with head
quarters in New York. is appointed
superintendent of the free delivery SER
vice in the cities. The senior assistant
superintendent of the free delivery sys-
tenn, William G. Edens of Chicago,
preferred to remain in that city on ac-
count Of personal and political inter-
ests there. Charles I. Mccoy of South
Dakota, now as assistant superinten-
dent at large, was detailed to New
York as assistant superintendent in
charge of that division. j. w. Irwin
continues as assistant superintendent
of the Pacific coast division at San
Francisco, and II. Conquest Clarke re-
mains as special agent of the rural free
delivery service. Miss Ina S. Lieb.
hardt, who has made a record as sec
rotary to the general superintendent, is
appointed chief clerk OF that office Mr.
Machen's salary is raised from $500 t.
a Zoo
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
Beers TAKEN TO BERMUDA.
British Government Has Leased OUR
rell,s Island" for a Prison.

British Government Has Leased Our
relrs Island" for Prison.
Hamilton, Bermuda, May 2.-(Cor-
I,espondence of the Associated PressD-
There is considerable excitement at
present in Bermuda over the expected
arrival of LOO Boer prisoners. The
British government has leased Dur
rell's island" one of the largest islands
In the sound, and within quarter of
a mile of Warwick shore, for year.
with the option of relinquishing 1T on
O months notice. fuckers island also
has been inspected, but no definite set
Element made in regard to it. Army
officials. as usual. are very reticent and
nothing can be learned from them on
the subject, but as the blacksmiths of
the town have been sounded as to their
ability to construct severa. hundred
yards of iron fence, very strong, close.
high and with spike points, and as
plans which one or two have seen are
said to be an outline of one of the
islands, very little doubt is entertained
as to the object in view by the gov
eminent.
1t is claimed had the island not been
wanted for prisoners, but for several
hundred British laborers who are go-
ing out to build a new swing bridge
mainland no such iron fencing would
have been inquired about, and the
negotiations for Durrell's island would
have been made by the naval authori-
ties, where everything has been done
by army officials.
The Bermudians are not feeling very
comfortable over the matter. The
island is still garrisoned by a colored
regiment, the First West India, and
their behavior is by no means calcu
lated to inspire the confidence of the
people they are supposed to guard. 1t
is hoped very strong force of Euro
pean soldiers will be sent with the
Beers, or matters, it is feared, may be
uncomfortable, as they We're recently at
St Helena.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
SHOT IN THE WRIST.

Cedar Falls. Ia, May Marshall
Kelly shot Nick Sorensen Sunday even
ing when he found him engaged with
e. G. Rude In a game of poker in a
room over Rudes dry goods store. Of
ticers Enlow and Murphy went up the
front stairway and Kelly up the back.
The officers smashed in the front door
and Kelly broke a glass in the rear
through which he forced his head and
shoulders demanding the players to
surrender. Rude threw up his hands.
but Sorensen made dive for the cash
on the table when Kelly fired and shat
tered the wrist bone of Sorensen's
arm. Both men were arrested.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
HILL MAKES ANSWER.
New Yorker Says lilo Is Not u Cnndidat
for President.


Albany, N. Y, May 2.-Ex-Gov-
David b. Hill has given cat the fol-
lowing statement:
My attention has been called to the
story which is going the rounds of the
press that l am expecting to make a
political trip through the west and
south either this year or next j desire
to state that do not contemplate amy
such trip.
when recently advised that an in
vitation was being prepared in the
state of Washington and elsewhere re-
questing me to make Il visit, immedi-
ately replied that it would be i,npos-
sible and requested an abandonment
of the proposed invitation.
II will state further that l am not a
candidate for the democratic presi-
Dental nomination in 1904. l am
neither seeking the nomination nor ex-
pecting 1t. ] regard all suggestions OF
candidates at this time as premature
and inadvisable. No one can now tell
what can or ought to be done in 1904. :"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
A woMAh's PLOT.

Santa Fe, N NJ, May 2.-It developed
at the hearing of William Wilson,
charged with furnishing convict George
Stevenson with revolver used by him
in recent attempted delivery at the
pepitentiary that the plan was to secure
the release of Tom ketchum, who was
executed last Friday. and "Broncho Bill"
Carver. a member of his gang. Wilson,
who confessed guilt, said Carver's sister
offered him $50 0to smuggle a pistol into
the prison. The plans We're so carefully
laid that but for the bravery and good
craftsmanship of prison officials BLACK
Jack" and score of other desperate
characters would have regained their lib
erty. Wilson is held under 5000 bail.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
GERMANS ARE WITHDRAWING.
Not Believed That Gen. Liu Acted ON
Chinese (ioYernment,s 0rders

Not Believed That Gen. Iiu Acted ON
Chinese Governments Orders.
Berlin, April 3o.-lt is stated by the Of
lclals here that the main German expe-
aitionary force in China Is now withdraw-
ing IN. TO ITS former position. leaving a gar
The non-particpation of the ITrerch in
the battle was not due to orders received
IRON Paris, but to their failure to arrive
In time
Further expeditions are not projected
ma VIII only be undertaken should the
Chlnese make them necessary
In official circles 1T is believed General
Liu acted upon his own Initiative or per-
haps at the suggestion; of some anti-for-
eign mandarin. the officials not believing
the Chinese government ordered General
Llu to resist the Germans. since such ac-
ton was plainly against the governments
interests.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
SENATOR BoLrEK Is DEAD.
Ho Expired Monday Night ut His Hon
In Logan, Town


In Logan. Iowa.
Logan. Ia. May 1.--Senator l.. r.
5olter died at his home in this city last
night, after an Illness of but a few
days. lie had been watched NY the
members of his family, who were at
his bedside at the time of death came,
and nursed with all the tender ness pos
sible.
Two years ago Senator Bolter lost
his Wife, and since that time he has
hardly been the same person, and those
nearest to him could see a vast change
come over his manner.
He was hard worker. enthusiastic
and determined In all he undertook,
yet more kind hearted and tender
man never lived. Through life he was
always a busy man. His demcanor in
ell things was such as to command
the respect of even his most bitter OPP
ponents.
The ful%ral will be conducted from
the late home "Wednesday at 2 p. IN. 1t
is expected that Senator Healy cf
Fort Dodge, will deliver the funersl
address.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-05-02
STOCKHOLDERS NOTIFIED.
Omcial Circulars Concerning Offer Made
for tho Burlington KatIrond.

Onlcial Circulars Concerning Offer Made
for tho Burlington Railroad.
Boston, May Am official circular
issued by the directors of the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy, making am
nouncement of the details of the offer
of the Northern Pacific and Great
Northern companies to purchase the
capital stock of the Burlington road
was mailed to stockholders yesterday.
The circular is but an amplification of
the facts previously made known con-
corning the deal.
Ofrer for Steamship Line.
London, May 2.-Circulars We're is
sued yesterday morning by Chairman
JIllerman of tho Ledyard line. in which
the shareholders are informed that he
has entered into a provisional contrac
with j. Pierpont Morgan for the sal
of his entire holdings of ordinar.
shares in the steamship line, namely,
1000 shares at 81! los per share for
each E1O share. and Morgan agrees To
purchase on similar terms all ordinary
shares offered before May 26.