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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-09-14
News Of the Death Of President Mckinley
comes with Sorrow III the
City Of Bismarck.
Evidences of Mourning il Half Nasted
Flags and .Dralping Of Crepe
il the City
Mass Meeting Will Be Held IL Near
Future, il Memory Of the
Martyred President.

Martyred President
worst has the hopeful reports
OF the condition Of the president the Messenger the
nation bowed with tteres history
in his craftsmanship and taken away the
of earthly duties abors had reached their full
William Mckinley is numbered with the martyed presi
loss rs vast than the
William Of his countrys first statesman Seldom
president reached the personal popularity and love
that he has reached
History will high place n the hearts of the
people Of and Of future he Will among
hrst His work will but the nation Will sadly
counsel and love of country And there
the hearts Ct the peopesuch loss
personal friend taken William Mckinley was friend of the
his death the people lose such man as
loved hs country and his people and who served them
inspired BY true patriotism.
The ong q the bell in the morning
the death Of President Nc
As the bell struck its solemn city
waited up until late change
the Presidents condition were informed
evening residents of the city
gathered about the telegraph bulletins as
they Hope recovery of the
evening bulletins told that he
Icoudn live. N.3%4z / -
News condition of the president
had been so The
in the presidents condition
Of recovery seem certain and
all minds conance When
yesterday morning preparations we're
realized that death
only matter OF
bulletins
ing would bring
came At o'clock morning
the extra the particulars of
the end told in special bulletins
morning clouds that hung heavy
people OF Bismarck Sadness and
all walks life After the
stopped
change Of
the all
fully conscious OF the
all OF the buildings
Public
symbol of moyng
displayed
institutions
shamefuly stricken
meeting
pastors
Idened the death % the
ISs ROOSEVELT TAKES OATH
Buffalo Sept
Ithe b
iadminisered. sSsE
si0p
tho Wacox
Hazel the cabinet
iRufn
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
THF MASONIC GATHERING
Meeting of the Grand Lodge Hiram
Lodge Centennial
Especial to The Messenger.)

(Sppcldl 10 mSSSSISST.)
Raleigh, n. c., January S.-The
grand lodge of Masons began it's an
nual communication at o'clock to-
night when Grand Master Beverly S.
Royster delivered his address. He con-
graduated the order on it's prosperity
and growth, and upon the condition of
the orphan asylum, which has had a
very successful year.
followed, then that Of Grand Treasur
er William Simpson
Among the past grand masters pres
ent are: John Nichols. John w. Cot
ten, Samuel H Smith. F. H. Busbee, F.
NJ. Moye, Walter E. Moore and Rich
ard ]. Noble.
The grand lodge adjourned at 9
o'clock and then participated in an in
teresting. commemoration of the GEN.
tennial of Hiram Lodge. No. 40, of Ra-
leigh. These exercises were opened by
F. H. Busbee, who made the centennial
speech.
Alex. B. Andrews, Jr.. spoke for Will
liam G.. Hill Lodge, Rev. A. A. Mar
shall for Raleigh Lodge. w. B. McKoy
for st. Johns Lodge, of Wilmington,
and for the visiting brethren.
A formal grafton was delivered by
Thames B. Womack. and John Mich
OILS read the history Of Hiram Lodge
The Masons then went to a ball in
another building, where Hiram Lodge
served refreshments. including punch
coffee. chocolate. salads and fruits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
CHINESE MATTERS COMPLICATED
By Refusal TO Accept the Joint Note.
Plan to Hold Conference Elsewhere

Washington. January s.-The negotia-
tons which have been pending for
some time relative to the movement
from Pekin OF some OF the subjects iu
international negotiations 50 that they
could be taken up at Washinston or az
the capital OF one OF the other powers.
have now advanced to a stage where
there is promise OF satisfactory un-
derstanding among the powers on taSs
move. The plan originated through a
cabled suggestion OF Minister Conger
about week ago that there was little
prospect OF securing united action on
the subject OF indemnity and OF new
commercial treaties with China For
this reason Mr.. Conger suggested that
better progress in the negotiations we're
likely to result IL these two phases
could be removed from Pekin. and
taken up at some place entirely remov-
ed from the local influences prevail ling
there.
The state department already has re-
ceived indications as to the general
feeling OF some OK the powers on this
proposition; but there has not been
time for final action by any of tha
powers.
Minister Conger was heard from to-
day in cablegram to the state de-
partment. The text OF the dispatch
was not given out. but It was made
known that. in substance. Mr.. Conger
confirmed recent press reports to the
effect that there was reason to believe
the empress dowager was exerting her
influence against the acceptance OF the
demands submitted by the powers.
These advices lead to apprehension
IN official quarters Of another crisis in
the negotiations. AS the demands OF
the powers are ''irrevocable," they
amount to an ultimatum. so that a re-
fusal on the part of China to sien
would be equivalent to the rejection OF
an ultimafum.
1t is the general belief that under no
circumstances would there be a dec.
laration Of war to enforce the demands.
but rather a prolonged occupancy OF
Pekin which would again involve
complications over the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Of the empire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
OFFICERS OF THE LEGISLATURES
Nominated by Democratic Caueuses.
WI Moore Chosen Speaker
Especial to The Messenger. }

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., January Sat the
house democratic caucus III. G. Connor
presided. Walter E. Moore was chosen
for speaker unanimously, as was also
Brevard Nixon for chief clerk. Frank
Bennett, of Anson. was agreed on for
doorkeeper; J. III. Fonvielle. Of Dup
lin, for engrossing clerk: W. w. Will
son, Of Raleigh, reading clerk; Y. B.
Howell, of Montgomery. assistant
doorkeeper.
NJ. H. Justice. presided at the senate
democratic caucus. 4. J. Maxwell, of
Richmond, was chosen for chief clerk;
Walter L. Cohoon. OF PaSQuotank,
reading clerk; Frank A. Clinard, Of Ca
tawba, engrossing clerk: James B.
Smith,, of Cumberland. sergeant-at-
arms; George Biggerstaff, of Ruther-
ford, assistant doorkeeper.
The republicans will hold their eau
cuses tomorrow morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
PREPARING TO TAKE PART IN THE
COLOMBIAN REVOLUTION.
CITY OF PANAMA THREATENED.
Consul General Gudger Reports Rebel
Forces Marching In that Direction.
Our Government will Take Vigorous
Measures to Protect American Inter-
ests In that City and the Tranic Fa-
cflfties Across the Isthmus- Two
Warshfps on the way to Panama.

Washington, January S.-The state
department received advices today
from Consul General Gudger at Pana-
ma, indicating that the Colombian rev.
olution had again assumed a serious
aspect. He states that the Colombian
government announces that the revolu-
tionists are approaching Panama, and
are making preparations for a fight
which is likely to occur soon.
There is reason to believe that the
United States government will adopt
a vigorous line of action in case the
city Of Panama is attacked, or there is
any interruption of the transit facilities
of the isthmus. According to a treaty
arrangement with Colombia, the Unit
ed States has been given a certain
measure of protection over the peace
full conduct of this traffic across the
isthmus. This obligation gives the gov
disturbance than would arise from the
usual protection accorded to American
lives and property.
That there will be energetic action
was foreshadowed by dispatch when
similar demonstration against Pana-
ma was threatened few months ago.
At that time Consul General Gudger re-
ported that the revolutionists would
lombard the city Of Panama. Acting
Secretary of State Hill promptly sent
dispatch to Mr.. Gudger announcing in
unusually vigorous terms that this gov
ernment would not tolerate any action
likely to prejudice American interests
or interfere with the rights which this
government has assumed. The dispatch
became public in Panama and had the
effect of putting an end to the plans OF
bombardment.
Mr.. Gudger'S present dispatch does
not indicate that the city itself is about
TO be attacked, but if it develops by
later information that there is any
prospect of bombardment, the vigorous
procedure of few months ago will be
repeated.
At present the gunboat Ranger is at
Panama, and the Philadelphia and the
Iowa are on their way to that locality.
The department sent Consul General
Gudgers dispatch to the navy depart
ment with a view to having adequate
steps taken for naval protection of
American interests. The Philadelphia
and the Iowa are due at Acajutla, and
| it was stated that the Philadelphia
would proceed on to Panama, arriving
| there on the 14th.
The itinerary of the Philadelphia eX-
! tends far down the South American
| coast but she probably will remain at
| Panama so long as there is any indi-
| cation of trouble.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
TROOPS AT THE INAUGURATION.
An Invitation to tho state Guard
Through the Adjutant General.

Especial TO The Messenger
Raleigh, N. c.. January s.-The fol-
lowing was sent out today:
"Brigadier General B. s. Royster. Ad-
5utant General of the State of North
Carolina,
Dear Sir:-The Ncrth Carolina
guard 10 specially invited to be pres
ent at and participate in the ceremo-
MES of inauguration of the state OFF,
GERS at Reieigh, January 18th. Quar-
ters and rations, the latter in the shape
of hot coffee and sandwiches Will be
furnished for the troops. Will you do
the committee the kindness to inform
all organizations Of this invitation and
to request all commanders to notify
me as chairman OF the committee on
military whether their command viii
attend, what number will be pres IT.
and the time Of their arrival. such &c
tfce to reach me prior to next SAT -
day, January 18th, so requisite a.
rangements can be perfected.
u. j. BERNARD. "
Chairman Military Committee"
"Reflectfully furnished for informa-
ton and guidance Of those concerned
1t is hoped that as many companies OF
the guard as can possibly do so. will
accept this invitation.
tB. 5. ROYSTER.
"Adiutant General"
At the meeting of the COMMITTEES on
inauguration this afternoon a commit
tee was appointed TO go to Goldsboro
to meet Governor Aycock and escort
him here.
The Seaboard Air Line will give a
rate or one fare to civilians.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
FILIPINO MUNICIPAL CODE
The Bill Completed by the Comm fssiou
Some Of Its Provisions.

Manila, January s.-The Philippine
commission has completed the code for
the government OF municipalities. 1t
will be enacted next week and SUPER
sede the military order Of last March.
under which many barrios (wards or
distrfcts) were organized. The general
municipal elections take place In De-
cember. The act will not apply to Ma
Mia or the settlements Of non-Chris-
tian tribes.
The military commander Of a Dis
trict is to appoint the police and can
suspend municipal officers for miscon-
duct and disloyalty.
The lands and buildings used excln-
sively for religious, charitable or edu-
cational work are exempted from taxa
ton, the exemption to include no Prop
erty held as an investment.
The municipalities are Of four classes
and will be officered according TO pop
ulation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
A British Appeal to the Bureher

Cape Town. January s.-The central
police committee at Kroonstadt has is
sued a circular in the course Of which
IL says:
THE time has arrived for the inhabi-
.tants Of the Orange River colony to
make an effort to save the country from
further destruction. The country is lit
orally vast wilderness. The farmers,
ruined and facing starvation. are oblig-
ed to go to the towns for protection, and
huge refugee camps have been formed
by the British for them. This is caused
by an obstinate minority, who viii not
bow to the inevitable"
The circular points out that the Brit
ish will never restore Independence to
the republics and urges upon the
burghers the duty OF surrendeffng and
accepting the terms offered.
The recent Arikandef congress at
Worcester Is criticised I'm the circular
as misleading the Beors and giving
false impressions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
ARREST OF SUSPECTS
Still Goes on I'm Manila Capture OF
InsurRent Camps.

Manila, January 8.-Several insurgent
camps have been captured and de-
stroyed recently in various districts Of
Luzon and Laroe. One camp was cap
tured in the mountains Of Martinique.
A scouting party Of the Forty-sixth
regiment captured a score Of ladrones
near Slang. ARRESTS Of suspected in
surgents continue numerously In Manila
and its vicinity.
Paterno and other influential indepen-
dent radicals are seeking to develop the
two factions OF the federal party. Pa
terno contends that while the declared
principles Of the party will do for the
present, eventually the Filipinos will
seek fuller independence. Although he
will not admit believing Americas SOW
ereignty is undesirable, he says he
wants the relations between the Philip
pines and the United States to be SINH
lar to these Of Australia and Canada
with Great Britain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
A FEARFUL HOLOCAUST
Twenty-Six Children Burned to Death.
Roll From Being Much Longer.

Rochester, n. Y. January s.-Twen-
ty-eight dead bodies lie at the morgue,
and twelve others. more or less serious
iy injured. de at the different hospitals
in the city tonight as result of the
terrible holocaust which occurred ear
ly this morning at the Rochester or
phan asylum. OF the dead. twenty-six
were children of both sexes. ranging
III age from to II years. while the re-
manning two were adults.
The fire which was discovered at
ITO o'clock a. m. and was doubtless
caused by an explosion OF natural gas
in the boiler room, adjoining the west
wing OF the asylum, spread 50 rapidly
that many of the 109 inmates of the
institution were overcome by the flames
and smoke almost without warning.
In all the long and dismal records Of
fatal fires in Rochester none can be
found which can equal this one in its
general horror; in the pathetic scenes
in which so many lives were blotted
the attendants in whose charge the chill
dren were, and in the sad scenes at the
hospitals and morgue.
That so many children We're saved
from the west wing of the building
seems little short of miraculous, and
when the ruins were visited today peo-
pie marveled that the death roll was
not even larger.
The scene following almost immedi-
ately upon the discovery of the fire
and the accompanying explosions was
one that turned the stoutest hearts
sick. The windows OF the west wing
We're flied with the terrified faces of
the tiny waits. Working like men
possessed, the f1remen struggled to re-
lease them from their perilous position
The rooms of the dormitory were filled
with the smoke Of the fire and the lit
tie ones were being slowly suffocated.
Most of those rescued were lowered
to the ground, by means of ladders,
from the second and third stories.
The ambulances from every hospital
in the city reached the scene almost as
soon as the fire department, but they
proved totally Inadequate in providing
for those rescued. Many sufferers and
the dead were removed to the houses
in the immediate neighborhood. There
were awful scenes around the asylum
at his time. Most of those rescued
from the building were unconscious
from the effects of smoke.
1t soon became apparent that the
building was doomed. A general alarm
was sent in and the entire fire depart
ment was soon ON the scene. The fire
was stubbornly fought from every
availab,o point, but. it was over an
hour after it's discovery before it was
under control.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
THE PRESIDENT HAS THE GRIPPE
He WIN be Confined to His Room for
Several Days.

Washington, January S.-The pres1-
dent is suffering form a cold and has
decided to stay in his room for three
or four days. Consequently there was
no cabinet meeting today. and the invi-
tations for the diplomatic reception to-
morrow night have been recalled.
Secretary Cortelyou said tonight:
The presidents cold has developed into
a well-defined case of grippe. His
physician states that there are no COM
plications and that everything is pro-
crossing favorably. The disease must
run it's regular course and the presi-
dent therefore is not likely to be out
of his room for some days"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
ANOTHER KIDNAPPING
A Youth Taken From School in At.
lanta-A Letter to His Father.

Montgomery, Ala, January S.-From
Union Springs, this state. it is learned
that N. H. Frazer. tax collector Of Bull
loch county, has received letter
dated Memphis, from men claiming
they had kidnapped Frazer's 1S-year-
old son Bass, in Atlanta, and demanding
$1,000 ransom. The letter contained
young Frazer's signature as proof of
this claim. Frazer was a student in
the chronological school at Atlanta,
and has not been seen there in several
days. The kidnappers asserted they
were on their way to Kansas City.
whence further negotiations would be
conducted.
Atlanta, Ga, January S.-Bass Fra
zer, who. according to letter received
by his father at Union Springs, Ala,
was kidnapped in this city while at
tending the chronological school, was
last seen here Saturday, January 5th.
Two of his brothers arrived here to-
night from Union Springs, Ala. and
received from the supposed kidnapp-
ers. The letter was mailed in Mem
phis, Tenn, January 9Th. and bore d
special delivery stamp:
Dear Sir:-As kidnapping is all the
| rage nowadays. we have stolen your
| son. We intended to steal before
Christmas, but could not get a chance
We don't know your financial condi-
| ton. as your son refuses to tell US and
we only found SIS on his person. He
| is a boy way above the average and
We need him in our business, SO we
intend to keep him. but you might send
a letter to Jim Glover, general deliv.
cry, Kansas City, as we wild be in thad
| city by the time this reaches you
| stating how much you will give for hi!
| return and if the amount meets with
my approval I will write you NOR,
about it. Do not notify any officia
| authority, as it won't do any goot
| and would ruin all your chances o.
getting him. We will allow him =,
sign his name to prove to you we ar,
not joking. We have him in stupef1et
condition and are caring for him as
sick person and a young brother
The boys signature was attached t.
the letter. which contained some gram
matical errors
Bass Frazer was a member Of tn
first years class. His brothers sa,
their father IS unable TO pay the ran
som. The mother of the boy is pros
trated with grief.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Frances Mediterranean Fleet to be
Fitted with apparatus.

Toulon, January S.-The recent ex-
periments with wireless telegraphy in
connection with the French fleet have
been so satisfactory that it has been
decided to provide the entire Mediter-
ranean squadron with wireless appa-
ratus, which will be subjected to decis-
i've tests during the coming cruise OF
that squadron.
The recent experiments showed that
dispatches can be exchanged reliably
at distances of from eighteen to twenty
miles by the new system.
New lights will also be tried, with the
view of introducing reform in tactical
signaling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
Emperor Williams Extended Canal
Scheme.

Berlin, January S.-The diet was
opened today in the name Of Emperor
William, who is suffering from~a slight
cold, by the imperial chancellor, Count
Won Buelow, who read the speech from
the throne. The principal points in this
was the announcement Of the presenta-
ton Of an extended canal bill, COM
prising not only the Rhine and Elbe
scheme, but also the construction Of a
waterway for large ships between Ber-
lin and Stetten, more practicable wa
terway between the Oder and the Wis.,
tula and improvements in the Wartha,
lower Oder, lower Havel and Spree
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble. prompt relief
is necessary. as it is dangerous to de-
lay. We would suggest that One Min
ute Cough Cure be taken as soon as
indications Of having taken cold are no.
ticed. 1t cures quickly and it's early
use prevents consumption. r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
French Parliament Meets.

Paris, January S.-Parliament reas-
sembled today. Great animation was
manifested on the floor Of the chamber
Of deputies and the tribunes were
crowded. NJ. Paul Deschanel, who has
been president of the chamber since the
beginning of the present parliament
was reelected. The senate adjourned
today until Thursday, for the election
of bureaux.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11
The Yenezuelan Rebellion

Washington, January 8.-Minfster
Loomis in Venezuela has cabIed the
state department shat the revolution
led by A. Perriza now appears to be
completely suppressed. It is inferred
from this that the Castro government
has been able to dispose OF the upris-
ing headed by Parriza- The gunboat
Scorpion, however. viii remain at La
guayra.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11

The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised is De-
W5tt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t relieves
at once and cures piles. sores. ecze-
ma and skin diseases. Beware Of imita-
tions. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-11

Such little pills az DeWfttss Little
Early RiseEg are very eAdly 0Alcens
cleansing. the liver and bowels. r. r.
Beilam1
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Boardman Bros.
DR.. j. Alfred EImere,
80 Pearl st.

A physician who can speak only one language is
a. disadvantage in cosmopolitan city like Worces
fer DR. Elnere can speak three languages in addition
70 his mother tongue This accounts partly for his
success