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The Washington times., 1901-12-15
American Fodder Rejected.

Despite the learned treatise, the third
on the subject which was again forward
ed to Congress by the Secretary of War,
the camels would not eat what had been
prepared for them and persisted In dam
aging those who dared TO groom their
shaggy sides. More died Of unknown dis
eases. the symptoms OF which were for
eign to anything in the reports and as a
last sad blow a half dozen OF the quasru-
peds broke away one night and made
across the sandy plains. These were
never found and TO thin day It is believed
that come Of the pr ahistoric remains
Of strange animals Dig up in Tex IS by
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
THE WAR MUNITIONS CASE
Argument Before Federal Judge-Cas,
Taken Under Amusement

New Orleans, April 9.-Judge Par
tango, Of the United States circuit
court, today heard arguments in the
suit of the Boer republic here against
the agents of the steamship Anglo-Aus-
tralian to prevent the shipment of
mules Inc horses through New Orleans
to South Africa for the use of the Brit
ish army in the war against the Beers,
and took the matter under advisement.
General Pearson of the Boer army, and
q number of British army officers were
included in the large attendance of
spectators.
The proceedings were opened with
dispositions on the part of the defen-
dants to the suit in which they denied
they were carrying munitions of war.
and in which they said their vessels
were not armed to repel attack. They
simply engaged in peaceful transporta-
ton pursuits.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued
that the shipment Of mules from New
Orleans was a violation of the neutral
ity laws and was conducted under the
supervision of British officers and that
as this was the base of supplies the
court was authorized to act
The defense claimed they were en-
gagged in legal business; that mules
were not munitions of war and that the
matter was political and in the hands
of the executive branch of the govern
ment and without the Jurisdiction Of
the courts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
IMPORTANCE IN EARLY SETTLEMENT
OF CHINA'S AFFAIRS.
THE REBELLION IN MONGOLIA
Liable TO Plunge All China Into An
arcny-Our Government Anxious to
Settle b Indemnity Question on q
Basis Within China's Ability to Paw.
This Placed at 1000 ,OOO-our
Claim 5000, 900, Willingness to
Reduce to Secure the Desired End.

Washington. April 9.-The state de-
partment has heard further from Mr..
Rockhill. our special commissioner at
Pekin, touching the Effort making
there to reach an agreement, respect
ing the indemnity to DE demanded from
the Chinese government. Mr.. Rock
hills principal effort acting under di-
rect instructions from Secretary Hay,
is TO induce the ministers of other pow
ers to keep down the total of their
claims to the amount which the fnan-
cial experts, headed by Sir Robert
Hart, have decided to be within the
ability of China to pay.
The United States government has
felt that on no account should the total
indemnity claim exceed $40, 000, 900
and has steadfastly sought to make
that figure the outside limit TO the
claim. For itself. the state department
claims $25. 600, 900 indemnity and ii has
supplied Mr.. Rockhill with data for
the presentation of an itemiZed account
showing the expenditures made by the
government of the United States in the
transportation of our military contin-
gent In emma, It's maintenance there,
n the just claims Of the missionaries
who were American citizens and suf-
fered in property n person from the
Boxer outbreak.
In its anxiety tC aviod depressing
China, n to secure a speedy settle
ment of the Chinese question. the Unit
ed States government stands willing to
make a heavy cut in Its claim, provid-
ed the other nations represented at
Pekin will abate their claims in pro
portion.
The administration is satisfied that
the great danger of the situation at
Pekin lies in delay. Had the repre-
sensations of Mr.. RockhiIl been heed
ed the officials are confident that the
formidable rebellion which has now
broke out under the lea of Genera
Tung Flu Sian in Shensi province never
would have occurred. 1t is the hope of
the officials here that Tung Flu Slams
movements will stimulate the laggl.
ministers at Pekin to final action. If
it does not. if the court is obliged to
flee from Sien Flu and the great Y~antase
viceroys are overslaughed by General
Tung Flu Sian, as seems entirely prob
able, then all China Will be plunged in
to anarchy in the estimate of the Of
fcialS here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
APPOMATTOX DAY
It's Celebration by the Hamilton Club
of Chicago with a Banquet

Chicago, April 9.-The anniversary of
the surrender of General Lee at Apo
mattox was celebrated by the Hamilton
Club this evening with an elaborate
banquet, to which $500 invitations were
issued, and of which t~wo-thirds were
accepted. The dinner, which was held
at the Auditorium hotel was one of the
most p~retentious affairs ever given by
the Hamilton Club. The chief speakers
Of the evening were Bishop Dudley, of
Kentucky, and President Angel. of
h University of Michigan. President
Angel spoke of General Grant in the
Orient" and Bishop Dudley delivered
the principal address Of the evening.
It a been expected hat Justice
Harlan, of the United States supreme
court would be one Of the speakers, as
we'll as Congressman Francis w. Cush-
man, of Washington, but they were
unable to be present. A number of To-
cal speakers made short addresses.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
LOST SILVER SERVICE FOUND
Silverware OF the Cruiser Cincinnati
u After Being lost Two Years

Washington. April e.-The handsome
silver service belonging to- the cruiser
Cincinnati, presented to that ship by
the city OF Cincinnati. which has been
lost for the last two years and which
the navy department used every effort
to get trace OF. has been found 1t was
entirely lost sight OF for many months.
and only recently was the first-trace Of
ii secured through an officer who had
been on the Cincinnati the Span
ish-AmeriCan war broke out.
1t appears that in the rush OF getting
ready for the war. the Cincinnati made
a hurried stop at the Norfolk navy
yard. where she stripped herself OF all
superfiuous belongings. Among the ar
ticles nloade was the silver service.
but in the hurry Of departure. no re-
ceipt was taken for il. IL was stored
away without knowledge of its value.
as the officers OF the ship were expect
ed to look after such a possession. &C
has now been ound intact and steps
are being taken To restore IL 10 the Gin
cinnati.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
LOST ON FRYING PAN SHOALS
A Schooner Wrecked Saturday Night.
re Picked up at Sea Next Day

Baltimore. April 9.-The steamship
State of Texas. which arrived here to-
day had on board Captain Berry and
the crew of six men of the wrecked
schooner Erie. picked up at sea last
Sunday. The Erie was wrecked the day
before on Frying Pan shoals and her
master and crew were drifting almost
exhausted on a raft when rescued by
Captain N. S. Eldridge. of the State
of Texas.
Captain Berry. of the Erie, which be-
longs to Jacksonville, Fla. said the YES
sci was bound with LUMBER from Sa-
vannah to Yarmouth, N. S. On Sat
urday. April 6th, she encountered heavy
seas and dense fogs. In a fierce gale
she was driven on Frying Pan shoals.
AT the time the Erie went aground
the wind was blowing a terrific gale
and the weather was.'so heavy that it
was impossible to see more han a few
yards ahead. The sails were blown to
shreds and then the vessel became I'M
manageable. Ship and crew were at
the mercy of the elements and on Sat
urday the vessel was sent crashing on
h dangerous shoals. The ship was
leaking badly. but her cargo of lumber
had kept her afioat. Shortly after
striking. she began to go to pieces. AS
wave after wave swept the lumber off
her decks. it also carried away the
masts and then Captain Berry and his
men dashed themselves to the after
house.
All through the night the seven men
were buffeted bou by the rough seas
which continuously broke over them
and which were steadily beating their
little float to pieces. Even when they
were taken off by the State of Texas,
the little house was slowing sinking and
the men were I'D to their knees In wa
ter. They had neither provisions nor
drinking water and when rescued some
of them were so weak they had to be
assisted aboard their reScuer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
THE ELECTION INDICTMENTS
In Federal Court Against Democratic
Registrars Dismissed

Charlotte. ~. c.. April "a mol. pros.
with leave IA today entered in the
United states district court at Green's
boro in all cases brought against
democratic registrars for n alleged
action in refusing to register certain
republican voters prior 10 the state
last August Many leading cit
liens had been indicted IN these cases
The district attorney stated In court
that as a meaE to peace n harmony
among all citizens he thought best q
mol. pros. reserving the right TO try
them in the future IL deemed best.
Judge Boyd agreed with him and the
matter is now regarded as settled.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
Government Crop Report

Washington. April 9.-The weather
bureau has issued the following genec-
al summary of crop conditions:
The week has been generally cold
with heavy ain in the Atlantic coast
districts, lower Missouri valley and on
the north Pacific coast. and heavy snow
gion. middle Atlantic states. ana New
England. These conditions have great
ly interfered with farming operations.
which are generally late, esp tally in
the central valleys and Atlantic coast
districts. due in part TO the heavy rains
of March.
Little progress with corn planting
has been made since the first OF the
month, except in the extreme southern
districts, where Ii is nearing compile
ton in some sections. Slow germina-
ton and poor stands are generally re-
ported from the southern states.
Preparations for cotton planting have
been delayed by excessive rains in por-
lions of the Carolinas. Georgia and Al
ALBANIA, but owe the central district
good progress has been made, and
planting is in operation as far north
as Arkansas and northern Mississippi
and North Carolina Preparations
for planting are also well
in Texas, but planting has progressed
only where moisture has been sufii-
cient.
Reports respecting the fruit outlook
are almost uniformly encouraging. In
California, however, severe frosts have
caused serious injury in the central and
northern districts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
STATUE OF GENERAL LOGAN
The Unwilling Ceremon1es-Addresses
by the President and Senator Depew

Washington, April 9.-The heroic
bronze equestrian statue of Major Gen
eral John A. Logan, which rests on an
imposing bronze pedestal in Iowa cir
Gle, was unveiled today in the presence
of the president and his cabinet, the
widow and relatives of the gallant SOL
der, many of his comrades in arms and
a vast multitude of people. The sculp-
tor, Franklin Simmons, who was
knighted by King Humbert, Of Italy, as
a tribute to the artistic character of the
work, alSO was present.
Master George Tucker, a grand son
Of the warrior, pulled the unwilling cord
at PAS o'clock. The folds Of the large
American flag fell away n the dash
ing figure of BLACK Jack" Logan, seat
ed on his charger, stood revealed ami
a rOar of cheering that echoed far dow
the interSecting streets and avenues.
The president and members of the
cabinet had been escorted to the statue
by a military parade under command
of Colonel francis L. Guenther, of the
Fourth United States artillery. The
procession included attachments from
the artillery n infantry arms of the
regular army, a battalion of marines,
and a company of Seamen from the
navy yard, a provisional regiment OF
District of Columbia militia, members
of the societies of the Army of the Ten
nessee and Army of the Cumberland
and members of the local veterans as
sociationS.
General Grenville NJ. Dodge, president
Of the Army of the Tennessee, presid-
ed over the ceremonies. He paid a
personal ribute to the dead chieftair
and after the invocation had been of
fered by Rev. Frank Bristol, introduc-
ed the sculptor, Mr.. Simmons, to the
assemblage. The statue was hen un.
yelled amid applause and the Fourth
artillery band rendered Columbia.
At the moment of the unwilling q
section of the Fourth artillery fired g
national salute on the white lot
south of the executive mansion.
President Mckinley received an ova.
ton as he was introduced and it wa:
some time before he could begin his re.
marks.
The president several times was in
terrupted by applause and there was {
great outburst Of cheering when he
concluded.
The Grafton was delivered by Senator
Depew, of New York.
At the conclusion of Senator Depew's
address enator Cullom, of Illinois
read a letter from Governor Yates, Of
Illinois, expressing his regret at his in.
ability to attend and paying tribute tC
the love and affection in which the
memory of Logan was held in his ma
tive state.
Rev. j. S. Butler, Of this city, pro.
nounced the benediction. The assem-
blage then dispersed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
JUSTICES FURCHES AND DOUGLAS RE-
sumo THEIR SEATS.
THE CHIEF JUSTICES REMARKS
Upon the Cause of His Absence-He As
Friends" That They Have Nothing to
Fear from Him SO far as Concerns
Business Transactions I'm hat Court
Opinions Filed by the Court-Progress
OF d Fellowship In this State.
Especial to The Messenger.l

Raleigh, April 9.-Upon resuming his
seat in the supreme court today Chief
Justice Furches said:
THE cause of my absence from court
for SO long a time will form a page in
the history of North Carolina. AS to
that L have nothing to say.
Il deem it proper l should say that
those who have been my friends in the
matters which have transpired during
my absence are too generous to expect
anything of me that they do not think
is right and just.
las to those who were not my friends,
/ wish to say that. SO far as any buSi-
ness transactions they may have with
this court are concerned. they have
nothing TO fear from me; but that i'll
all such matters, they II the interests
they represent shall receive the SANE
and consideration from me as
if h had been my rlends. This is
due from me as a public servant,
1 could not auord to remain upon this
bench unless L should so act"
Opinions were HANDED down as fol-
lows: hodgin VS.. Bank. from Forsyth,
affirmed: SHOWS Will case, from Sur
ry. de cided in favor of propounders;
Bennett VS.. Telegraph Company, from
Surry, new trial: Far VS.. Shelton, from
Forsyth, no error; Nichols VS.. Nichols.
from Forsyth, dismissed; Lipe VS.. Houck,
from Rowan. new trial: Weeks VS. Nc
Phail. plaintiffs appear. from Samp-
son. modified and affirmed; Wooten VS..
Railroad, from New Hanover, affirm
ed; Wilkie VS.. Railroad, from Chatham,
petition to rehear allowed and partial
new trial gran,ed: State VS.. Crews,
from Forsyth, no error.
Governor Aycock returned here this
afternoon.
Grand Secretary Woodel TO-DAY COM
pleted the annual report on the grand
lodge of Odd Fellows. to be submitted
to it May 14th at Asheville. 1t shows
125 lodges. an increase of Is over last
report; membership 7,113. an increase OF
1892: number of members relieved 1854:
expended in relief S12. 954; receipts OF
subordinate lodges Sal, 476, an increase
of $S.326: net assets of unfortunate
lodges $103, 726. All show the greatest
increase on record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

trict Attorney Osborne. The cause of
the dispute was Mr.. Osborne's success
In Wringling from Valet Jones cerlain
testimony against Patrick.
Frederick House is one of Patrick's
lawyers. Previous to Jones' turning
states evidence Mr.. louise represented
the valet also. BY a ruling OF the court,
MIR. Osborne was allowed TO ask the
witness what he and Patrick a told
their lawyer At their first interview in
the TomDS. Jones replied that IL was
a complete confession of murder, diff
fering not at all from his story at the
hearing.
When the court adjourned until 2
O'Clock Justice jerome went out the
court room was cleared of every one
save lawyers and reporters. Mr.. Os-
borne arose from his side of the table
and started for the door.
Mr.. Moore met him at a corner of the
table. Mr.. Osborne" he began, in u
quiet voice. Il want to tell you tina
your u in making Jones tell about
his conversation with Mr.. House was
unprofessional. 1t was not right"
The district attorneys face was GRIM
son in a minute. Il only did it," he
said, because Of your in~sinuations tina.
we c~oncocted Jones' story. You have
cast reflections upon Captain Baker. He
is my friend. guard his reputation as
zealously as 1 do my own"
You have not strengthened your
case any," continued Mr.. Moore. You
have only out Mr.. House in a hole. /
tell you it was not fair"
L don't give a id for the way you
do things up the state,' shouted Mr..
Osborne. referring to Mr.. Moore being
a recent arrival in this city. You at
tend TO your side of the case. If you
had a professional sense of honor you
would not interfere with me in trying
the case out of court"
Assistant District Attorney Garven
then stepped between the two men.
Amid a running fire of accusations and
recrimina n Mr.. Osborne went back
to his office. MIR. Moore followed him
as far as the hall.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
SUGAR CANE IN GEORGIA
Efor to Revive this Industry-Con-
vention at Brunswick

Brunswick. Ga. April 9.-The sugar
cane and cassava convention met here
today with large attendance of farmers
and experts from all over south Geor-
gia. The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, it is the opinion of this
conven ion that the cultivation of SUI
gar cane and manufacture of sugar is
again to become a leading industry in
Georgia upon a scale exceeding it's mag
nitude at its height in 1879 and,
Whereas, The sharp competition to
be encountered from every quarter Of
the globe in the efforts to revive this
industry makes it imperatively neces-
sary hat the most economical and
scientific methods of cultivation and
manufacture be adopted to meet COM
petition successfully.
Resolved. That this convention make
an appeal to the legislature of the state
at its next session that suitable provis-
ion be made for the establishment Of
an experiment station at some conven
lent point in the cane belt of the state
for the educating of our cane growers
in the matter of soil, iced and scien-
tiic methods in cultivation and in the
methods of manufacture. yielding the
hest results in the manipulation of the
juice"
a permanent organization was effect
ed by the election of Frank d. Aiken,
of Brunswick. president: Joseph Till
man. of Quitman. vice president. and
c. D. Ogg, secretary
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
a BLACKM tILER CAUGHT
A Young Man Attempts to Secure
Money Through Threatening Letters

New York, April 9.-Confessing that
it was he who wrote the letter to
George H. Penniman, threatening 10
blow up the latter's house on Fifth ave-
nue., unless $500 were placed in & hid
ing place where he could find it, Elias
c. Katz, is years of age, is a prisoner
at police headquarters today having
been arrested by detectives who shad-
owed him for more than twenty-four
hours. In his confession the boy said
he wrote the threatening letter be-
cause he wanted to raise money enough
to go on the stage.
Two letters were written to Mr.. Pen
niman, the first demanding $500 n the
second $500. One letter was received
Friday and another since then. n
letters were signed "Nihilist.' hatz
saws he has been out of funds ana
wanted to obtain money enough TO en-
able him to obtain an audience ~
a theatrical
Mr.. Penniman n his n-ln-la
Robert A. Lewis, who is paying teller
of the Lincoln national bank, went to
police headquarters today and confront
ed KatZ. The latter broke down n
cried before them saying that he re
GREETED having caused them SO mucn
trouble.
After the last letter was received Mr..
Lewis referred the matter to Captain
Titus, IF the detective bureau. Undcr
instructions, Mr.. Lewis secured the
money as directed in the letter and 1T
his house at II o'clock midnight, walk
ed up Fifth avenue, turned toward the
park and deposited the money in the
place designated. The officers had
meanwhile taken a position in the
park, where they kept the money I'M
der watch and waited developments.
About a quarter of an hour after
midnight they saw a young man ap-
pear and walk up and down in the
neighborhood of the place where the
money was, but for some reason he did
not attempt to get it. Instead he walk
ed down Fifth avenue and entered a
house on east Lightweight street. The
detectives Swallowed the house all
night, relieving each other at intervals.
They watched it the greater part OF
the next day and finally saw katz come
out and post a letter. By orange
ments with the post authorities the de-
tectives secured the letter katZ posted
and saw tina it was addressed to Mr..
Penniman.
The letter was duly delivered. The
writer told Mr.. Penniman that he-or
as he expressed it-"we'-would not be
caught with such chaff or in such a
game as the detectives had planned.
The letter contained other directions
with reference to the deposit of the
money and demanded S7O0 instead of
the original $500.
The detectives saw that the hand
writing was the same and at once took
Katz into custody.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
GOLDsBcRO TO ISSUE BONDS
It's Advocates Secure a Majority Q
Sixry-Two Votes
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The MESSENGER
Goldsboro. N. c.. April 9.-The graded
school bond issue is approved by a ma
jority of 81. The fight has been a stub
born one, but the battle of progress has
won and Goldsboro leads along educa-
tional lines.
The boys and girls of III public
schools went out upon the streets. in
homes. offices. and workshops and plead
ed with the Indifferent ones to vote for
approval Of the bond issue which means
better schools.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
High Price for stock Exchange Seat

High Price for toe Exchange seat
New York, April Sit was stated on
the stock exchange today that a sea
had been sold for SIS, 900. The highest
price paid heretofore was $50, 900. which
was obtained by George w. Willy for
his seat a week ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
PATRICK RICE. MURDER.
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN The
PRELIMINARY TRIAL.
CONFESSION To THEIR LAWYERS

by Jones and Patrick Before
Jones Confession to the District At
torney and Similar to the Testimony
of the Former Before the Court-Hot
Words Between Opposing Counsel
Over this Matter-Corroboratfye Ey-
i~dence-Jones' redirect Examination
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
Gentlemen and Ladies'
Misses and Boys 10

Call early to secure our size.
We have just received by rail and
steamer new shipment OF our famous
Duttenhoafe2 line Of Ladies' and Misses
Shoes and Oxfcrds- They are correct
in style and quality
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Umbrellas.
steel frame, 40c 10 81: Ladies' Summer
Vest. Gents Summer Underwear; Boys
and Mems Suits from SOC to Sc. worth
75c to SO: Ladies Cambria Underwear.
Gents Shirts. etc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
.SpgCIQ| Clearance Sole
High Grade Shoes

As it is near the end Of the season
and we do not wish to carry them over.
On Monday morning We viii place on
our counters a lot Of high grade h .
which We will close out at and below
cose. These are not damaged stock.
but strictly High Grade Goods. We
have only a few pairs of each kind for