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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-12
THE CUBAN CONVENTION
In Secret Sesaion-A Victory for the
Conservatfves-An Uprising No Long,
err Anticipated

Havana, March THE Cuban con-
I~stitutional convention met in secret
session this afternoon for a formal dis
Icussion of the Platt amendment. The
conservative element scored a victory.
lit was decided to continue the sessions
of the convention and to refer the
amendment to the special committee
ION relations with instructions to bring
i'm a report.
Twenty-Five delegates were pres
lent; Senior Llorente and General Riy-
lera being the only ~absentees. General
ISanguilly favored dissolying the con-
vention and returning the amendment
without discussion
The other delegates were unanimous
Ily in favor OF continuing the sessions
and of sending some answer to the
Executive department in washington.
The arrangement turned on the ques-
Ition whether the convention had power
to adopt a scheme Of relations that
would be binding upon the future re-
Ipublic. Last week q majority of the
delegates opposed this view. Today
lSenor Munez, representing the conser-
l~vatives argued that the delegates
were empowered in the call for the
convention to establish permanent re-
Ildl4OiS Will liz ODIlCO STATES dAu
Ought not to attempt to shirk it's duty.
General Sanguilly contended IA the
Intention of the original call was an
lnulled by Governor General Wood
instructions at the opening Of the con-
Iventioq when delegates were asked to
Igive only an opinion.
The radical element did not flock to
General Sanguilly as had been ex-
lpected and the conventions action in
referring the question to the special
committee on relations indicates a will
Ilingness to recede from the former at
Ititude. 1t is evident that man. of the
delegates still hope the amendment
will be changed but there is no bitter
feeling now apparent. 1t is doubtful
whether the convention will ever agree
to accept the amendment but the con-
lservatives maintain that the willing
ness of the rad calls to discuss, and If
necessary to send a committee to
Washington, gives a more hopeful as
lpect to conditions which were grow
ing strained. 1t is generally believed
that the crisis, if any existed, has
lpassed and that by the time the COM
m ttee reports the present excitement
will nave passed. Much depends upon
the attitude of the radical delegates.
If an impassioned appeal to the peo-
lple is issued, as 1t Is rumored will be
the case, this may cause demonstra-
lions of protest against the United
Estates. But nothing in the nature of
an uprising is any longer feared.
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Bids Opened-The Talk OF an Extra
Session of the LEGISLATURE
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., March THE public
printing committee met in the govern
ors Office, Treasurer Lacy presiding.
Bids OF Edwards & Broughton and E.
NJ Uzzell, of Raleigh. P. D. Cold 6
Son, Of Wilson. the Capital Printing
Company, of Raleigh, Nash Brithers,
Of G~oldsboro. and the Queen City
Printing Company. Of Charlotte. were
opened The bids are placed in the
hands Of Committeeman Dixon, Toou
at which time the attorneys represent
ing all the bidders viii be given a
hearing.
The house committee on propositions
and grievances reports unfavorably the
washington ~dispensary bill.
The senate committee on railways
reports unfavorably the bill requiring
street cars to be vestibuled and have
tenders.
The house committee on education
reports unfavorably the bill to exempt
sixteen towns ron provisions OF the
state ext book.
The attempt was made TO get a re-
port without prejudice. but the senti-
ment was overwhelmingly against the
bill, and the defence of it WIS very
weak. 1t was stated that even il the
bill passed the house Senator Aycock
would surely kill it in the senate.
The joint committee oil appropria-
lions held a long session this afternoon,
most of it secret. 1t heard the commit
tee OF the Raleigh chamber OF COM
merce in regard to the textile school a.
the Agricultural and Mechanical college.
A bulletin OF the state board OF
health issued today reports smallpox in
sixteen counties. 101 cases in all, of
which twenty are in Nash. and TWEEN
ty in Caswell.
Little rumors are creeping about to-
night that after all there may be an
extra session: that the business can't
be disposed of in time. The governor
has said plainly he does not propose
call an extra session, unless there is
the graVeSt
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The New York Southern Society

New York. March THE annuel
meeting of the Southern Society was
held tonight in the Fifth Avenue hotel.
In the absence of the president, DR..
William NJ. Holk, Judge Augustus Van
.Wyck presided. Mr.. John NJ. Harring-
ton, the secretary, reported a member
ship of Alp, an increase of 100 over that
of last year.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Augustus Van
Wyck; vice president. Burton N. Har-
rison; secretary, John NJ. Harrington;
treasurer, Willis Browning; executive
committee. Robert L. Harrison, Robert
E.. Lee Lewis, George Gordon Battle.
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4 Detective Horse

A writer in the Herald and Presbyter
who once ved in California gives the
following strange and interesting story:
My health failed me in Washington.
I was so much confined: and I thought
/ would go and ranch IL in California
IN the mountains. So 1 went, purchas-
ed land. then returned for Mrs. a. I
was appointed mail deifv~rer In the
mountains. and on one Of my routes
the mail could only be delivered on
horseback / hired a trusty young
man Of my acquaintance for this route.
He chose from my horses a hardy little
mare; he was cry fond Of her and
treated her like something human; and
she, as was proven was equally fond
OF him. He was always on time on -
route, but one day failed to return; 80
n next morning a search was begun
for him u they found him murdered,
his mail bags gone. but his horse
standing by MIN whinnying in a mourn
full way to call him 10 get up and go on
with e h would not let anyone
near the body till I came. We ther
raised him I'D and held him On her ack
and bound him there: went care
fully home with him. We hal In the
nefghborhood and surrounding 1uAty
a band Of thieves and cutthroats. It
was nothing unusual to hear Of some
OODeTy, anu "ufocIs dico. urst ~
certained IL any Of them were missing
and one living not far from IRE was I
determined to hunt him and
the case. accordingly offered a lib
eral eward for the missing man. and
in about two months he was appre-
hended and brought In. and az III
posse was coming with him one q ny
men had brought the little mare oat
to water. She raised her head, snfRed
h air and looked around the crowd:
her eyes fell on him. and. breaking
away from the man that had her, So
made for the murderer with mouSA
open. ears laid back. and q more
frightful creature I never saw. and
they had all they could do to keep len
from killing him there. He confessed
his guilt before he was executed. The
little mare was the only witness be-
sides God Of the murder"
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Mr.. Searles' Failure

New York. March 6.-The financial
embarrassment of John E. Searles, n
of the organizers of h American SUI
Igar Refining Company n until YES
Iterday president of the American Cot
ton Company. it was said today, IS
Ipurely personal and will not involve
any of the eighteen corporations with
which he is connected either as presi-
ldent, treasurer, secretary. director or
trustee.
Mr.. Searles' liabilities. 1t Is believed,
will reach about 81, 300, 900 and are COW
Tered by his assets which, however, are
mainly unlisted stocks, and are, there
fore. not readily marketable or of a
negotiable character. If not pressed by
1.-THE creditors and sufficient time is
GRANTED. Assignee Dwight expects to be
liable to pay MI. Searles' obligations in
full.
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Death of a Prominent Floridian

Arcadia, Fla, March Judge Ziba
King died this afternoon at 1 o'clock
of bright'S disease after an illness of
two months, aged 81. He leaves a wife
and eight children. He was the presi-
lent of the First national bank of Ar
cadia, vice president of the Exchange
national bank of Tampa n director of
the National bank of the state of
Florida, at Jacksonville. He waS an
eX-member of the state senate and
house of representatives and the larg-
est cattle owner in Florida. He will
be buried Saturday at Fort Ogden.
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Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
md distress from tortured muscles, aching
POINTS and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation of
waste matter in the system. and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
ikels the effect of this acid poison ; and
not until the blood has been purified and
brought back to a healthy condition viii
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. James Kell, of TOT Ninth street, N. E .
Washington, D. G, writes as follows: "A few
months ago I had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma
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Our Trade with Russia

washington, March IA statement
prepared at the bureau OF statistics
shows hat during the last year the ex-
port yalue of American goods exported
to Russia. not affected by the recent
decree of the Russian government IN
retaliation for the countervailing duty
imposed by this government on Russian
sugar. was 81, 59S, 020. while that affect
ed amounted to s2,S72, 429. The more
important articles not affected are ag-
ricultural implements and cotton and
the most important export affected Is
steam engines.
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Lord Pauncefote to Remain

Washington. March The unofficial
reports current some time ago that
Lord Pauncefote. the British ambaSsa-
dor, would have his period OF service in
Washington continued. nave now been
fully confirmed. and it appears that
the extension will asst throughout the
present year and is likely to be follow
ed by mother extension.
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Mr.. sauires Not Guilty o. Looting

Washington. March 7.-~Secretary Hay
today received a c%ablegram from Min
Conger. at Pekin. stating that
the reports that have reached America
ito the effect that Mr.. Squires, h sec
|retary of the legation at the United
Estates embassy, has been guilty of loot
ling was based upon misinformation.
las a matter of fact, the minister states
that MI. Squires is guiltless of n such
thing.
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Mr.. Carne9ie's Offer Accepted

Montgomery, Ala, March 7.-Recent-
1y Mr.. Andrew Carnegie offered Mont
gomery $50, 900 for a public library
building if the city would provide a
site and SIS, 1000 a year for support. The
last legislature granted permission to
the city to make an appropriation and
the city council his evening unani-
mously accepted Mr.. Carnegie's offer.
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That Throbbinx Headache

Would quickly leave you, IL o used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous head
aches. They make pure blood ana
strong nerves and build up your health
Easy to take. Try thew. Only 25 cents.
Money back il not cured. Sold by r.
R. BslIamy, druggist.
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Death OF Fernando Ysnaga

New York. March 6.-Fernando
Yznaga. widely known in commercial!
and club circles. died this afternoon in
Minturn hospital of diphtheria after
being Ill but a few days. He was =
member of the banking Arm of H. B.
Hollins & Co, and his residence was
at Tuxedo. N. Y.
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communication from Won waldersec

Berlin. March 1.-The war office has
received the following from Count o
Waldersee dated Pekin. March s:
"A company of the Third east Asiat-
tics under Captain Knoerrer. came into
contact yesterday. southwest Of Man
sheng with four hundred Chinese reg
ulars woh had apparently been separ-
ated from their main BODY. The Chi
nese were scattered and fifty OF them
killed. Two OF their panneEs were
taken
"a small detachment was sent from
Tfen Tsin to Thsang. Marcn 3rd, to
brigandage. Three companies
of infantry, a squadron of cavalry and
a battery. all under Lieutenant Colonel
Arnstedt left fr Yung Using. March
5th with the same object"
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General G.. 8. Merwin Going
to Pieces

Norfolk, Va, March Captain Rut-
ledge, of the schooner General G.. S.
Merwin. which stranded of Gull
Shoals life saving station early Mon
day, reported this afternoon that the
vessel was going to pieces and the parts
drifting seaward. He stin entertains
some hopes of saving some portions of
the vessel.
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Washington. March 1.-THE disturb
ance in the senate over the assignment
of the best seat on the democratic side
of the senate chamber to Senator Nc
Comas, a republican senator form
Maryland, has been auieted by d trans
for. Senator Heitfled falls heir to h
coveted place and Senator McComas
takes Senator Teller's seat on the re-
publican side of the chamber. Senator
Teller going TO Senator Heitield's old
seat,
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Suicide of q Well known Atlantis Lady

Atlanta, Ga, March Miss Minna
G.. Austin, a well known young wo-
man and highly connected in the state,
drowned herself in the Chattahochee
river at an early o this morning.
Her identity was not learned until to-
melancholia- The body has not yet
been recovered.
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Admiral Dewey,s Prize Money

washington, March THE treas
ury department today issued a warrant
in favor of Admiral George Dewey for
$3.50 on account of prize money found
to be due him by the court, of claims
for the destruction of the Spanish he It
in Manila harbor. May 1. 1898.
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Railroad Company Against state of
Florida.

Washington. March 5.-The United
states supreme court. through the
chief justice, today advanced IN the
docket for the third Monday in the
next term of the court. h hearing in
the case Of the Florida Central and
PeninsuIar Railroad Company versus
the States Of Florida. concerning the
exemption Of the railroads under the
Florida laws.
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The Worlds MiddIewei0ht Cham
ptoushfp

Boston, March 5.-George Gardner,
m~iddleweight champion Of Great Brit
ain, today issued a challenge to Tommy
Ryan, for a fight to settle the middle
weight championship OF the world.
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uSTn IN us WOrSI IOrm- ne
pain was so intense that ]
became completely pros
lerated. The attack was an
unusually severe one and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
Sus. ] was attended by
,ne of the most able doc
tors In Washington, who is
also q member of the fac
atty Of a leading medical
eoilege hefe. He told me
TO continue his prescrip-
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A Steamer Missing

London, March 6.-The British
steamer Mobile, Captain Nottingham,
from Mobile December 9th for Brem-
en-. has been posted at Lloyds as miss
ine !
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NrU. NaIfOu NOt autFd IN I6xA8
Houston. Texas. Marc THE house
OF the Texas legislature today vo1eA
down by an overwhelming majority TIE
resolution recently introduced inviting
Mrs. Carrie Nation to visit Texas.
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lead to ~ruinous habits.
We have prepared a special book on
IRheumatisrn which every sufferer from
painful disease should read. 1t is the
most complete and interesting book of
The kind in existence. It win be sent free
Ito any one desiring it. Write orr physi-
clans fully and freely about your case. We
no charge for medical advice.
THE SHIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. GA
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lions aud I would get we'd. After having 1, nfled
tweive times without receiving the slightest
benefit, I declined to continue his treatment any
longer. Having heard of s. 8. S.(Swift's Specihcl
for Rheumatism, I decided, almost
In despair however. to give the medicine Q trial
and after I had taken few bottles ! was able to
|hoobie around on crutches and very soon there
after haG no uSe teF them at all, s. 6 s. having
cured me sound and well. All the distressing
pains have left me, my appetite has returned.
health.
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great vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
are NO 0niafes or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-14

will greet an old-time friend In a
short visit Of the enjoyable comedy
drama, lyon Yonson, Monday and
Tuesday evenings, this being the first
time the play has been presented here
In two years. Since then II Is said
to have been given new life and many
new features and effects added. The
title role Is being played by Knute
Erickson, son Of Mr.. Lief Erickson
Of this city, who created the character
In England, two years ago, with great
success. 1t is said a large measure Of
the success Of lyon Yonson" can be
ascribed to the fact that instead Of al
lowing II to retrograde In any manner,
the management has each year inn
proved It's production and this season,
is said to offer the best producing COM
pany and the most picturesque scenic
environment the play has ever re-
Ceiyed.
Next week Mr. Mulvey breaks away
from minstrelsy and farce comedy and
PRESENTS two plavs which must rely en-
tlrely on the abilities of the performers
to be successful, one Is "A Lions
Heart" play that is said to be strong
and well written, and the other Is the
famous old "Sllver King" which has
not been seen here since the days when
Governor Wells trod the boards, The
actor who will present both plays Is
Carl a, Haswin, whose name has been
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shall make n little money In our con-
ccrts there, yet the weather is so un-
certain, to say nothing of the OPPOSE
ton we may have, and other causes
tfat may arise that we should be fool
ieh 10 start out without being absolute
~ assured IN advance of our eypenses
for the round trip, II we are forum.
ate IN our business there so much the
letter, but aa / said before, don't
want 70 take my chances. feel rea-
sonlbly sure that we shall yet our
$4,000 In hand. Each singer puts up
$40 when starts us out with $4,000 III
we take 2.O cNour, onists. as now looks
PROBABLE, our !ront on them WIN be
between $1,000 old $1,000. We have
gathered a little though not as much
AK we should have done from our re-
cent concerts, and we still have the
Nordica event and the Chicago SYM
phony Orchestra ahead OF us to help us
cut Then | hone We shall have one
more big farewell concert and II the
town turns out oa ! trust It viii, we
shall reach the goal we are striving for.
and sail away to California happy with
nothing In the way Of finances at least.
to worry over
The patrons Of the Salt Lake Theater
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s.
FRED SIMON.

Poor genial ndefagb visionary Woodworking Fred 81.
Seldom has there been community where one felt more
strongly impressed win the Idea that IL
of warning Mr. Simon OF the men Of the connn-
y stricken down with aOpeXy May 1899 He was
In the prime of life be for-N grown up
with the West having been merchant
and later coming s city engaging business He occupied many
positions note and took active
Of Commerce in this city for a time he president
Mir aud he landed at castle Garden
New York fifteen strange land For two months he
passed through hadhp that time he OBJ
tanned employment in the Office journalist he probably
mbbd the literary bent which through le He reached
Salt Lake City 1876 and always prominently identified with
the commercial life Of the Territory and three chill
dn and two of his brothers the Ms
well known Paris Millinery today
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y
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

identified with the "Sllver King" con-
stantly for the last ten years These
two attractions All the entire week at
the Grand.
Few books OF recent days have had a
more successful run than Janice
Meredith, and its presentation In dra-
the hands Of Mary Mannering and her
company Is sure to be a distinct event.
Miss Mannering Is one OF the most
beautiful women on the stage and her
gifts as an actress are scarcely second
to her personal attainments. Her rapid
rise has been a matter OF establishment
for this Is only her second season as a
star Yet she has accomplished the
feat OF attracting crowded houses
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pnlmsl PaImsl Palmsl

The popular Boston Fern, finest in
the country. at Huddarts greenhouses.
right in town. PA East Second South.
See them and get our special prices
for two weeks. Decorations, memorial
designs, rose carnations, violets, Gala
lilies. hyaclhths, smilaX, etc, etc.
Special for the holidays holly wreaths,
loose holly, green festoonlng mlstletoe
at lowest prices, Beautiful hunting
scene calendar given with every pur-
chase TIL Jan. T.
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Ward amusement hail, presenting "A
Happy Pair and BOX OF Monkeys"
In 1898 II presented "Pygmallon and
Galatea' and It's other productions
have been Scrap Of Paper" and "The
Weaker Sex Miss Holbrook. who
has been with the company since It's
organization, viii appear in the role Of
Miss Dyat, the schoolmistress.
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THEATER GOSSIP.

Willie Collier, in "On the Quiet has
scored success In San Francisco,
standing room being the rule.
sherlock Holmes" has been so sue
cessful in London that William Gillette
will keep It on until late next spring
out Of the twelve turns on the pro-
gram Of the largest vaudeville house in
Berlin last week nine were American.
Miss Nellie Boyer who Is now acting
In the east made her start as a mem
Der Of the amateur University club Of
this city.
"Pudd'nhead Wilson" Is experiencing
quite n revival A number of stock
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wherever she has appeared, IN some Of
the cities she has visited all records
have been broken and her tour has been
n succession of triumphs, She recently
completed a long and eminently sue
cessful run at Wallack's Theater in
New York and comes here with the en-
tire production exactly as given there,
Miss MannerIng was recognized during
the five years that she was with Dan
Tel Frohman's stock Company, as one
of the best leading women In America.