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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Changes In Cuban Tariff

Washington, March 1.-The president
a issued an executive order making
two important changes in h Cuban
tariff which will become operative
April 1st, next. The duty on refined
mineral oil is increased to $3.5O per 100
kilo. The difference between the crude
and the refined will make the cost Of
refining a gallon of oil in Cuba about
the same as it is in the United States.
Also in section ia regarding cottons,
tissues measuring not over 65 centime-
tiers in width and weight s Kilograms,
or more, per 100 square meters, are
granted the same rate as that former
ly applied to weight of 10 Kilograms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
A Plot to Rescue a Convict

Baltimore. March L--The local police
department. announced today that a
plot has been discovered which had To-
its object the release of Henry Mas,
who was sentenced to ten years i'm
~prisonment yesterday for attacking and
robbing an aged jeweler. The police
implicate an ex-sergeant of police and
a lobbyist at Annapolis. The money to
carry out h plot Is said to have been
raised in New York and the police as
sert that Mas was at the head Of an
organized gang of dangerus thieves In
that CITY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
W. l.. Chambers.

GAS a native born Cuban, serving as
postmaster in Porto Rico, I contracted
yellow fever and have been suffering
from the i'll effects of that dreadful dis
ease since my return home. I was ad-
vised by q friend to use Peruna and 1
can speak in the highest terms Of your
remarkable medicine. Ifeel like a new
man and shall take pleasure in recon-
mending it TO those similarly afflicted.
1t is a fnc tonic, and is in every way a
wonderful madeleine. Peruna has be-
come of national Importance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Searching for Generel Green's Grave
Savannah, Ca. February 2S.-Colonel
Asabird Gardiner. president of the
Rhode Island Society. of Cincinnati, is
here for the purpose a~scertaining If
possible the last resting place of Cen
era Nathaniel Greene. the revolution
airy hero. There is doubt as to whether
his body lies in the olonia1 cemetery
in this city. or in the cemetery at Dun
genness. ST. Simon island. General
Greene was the first president of the
Rhode Island Cincinnati. which socie-
ty is DESTROYS Of erecting a suitable me-
mortal to him at his burial place. To-
morrow several vaults in the DC ceme-
terry will be opened in the hope that
the Greene casket may be found and
identified in one Of them. Should the
search here prove ~unavailing. 1t will be
extended to ST. Simon island.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Killed by Son and Husband

Atlanta, Ga, March 2.-Arthur
Foote, a 1~9-year-old boy was arrested
here today on the charge of killing his
mother in Birmingham. Mrs. Foot
was found one week ago with her
throat cut. The boy strongly protests
his innocence.
Birmingham, Ala. March 2.-Charles
A. Foote, vas arrested here today
charged with being an accessory to
the murder of his wife in this city one
week ago today. Arthur Foote, the son
of the couple was arrested in Atlanta
this afternoon on the charge Of murder
ing his mother.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
CURE SICK
Back Pay for Ex-senators

Washington. February Ex-senator
Chandler today introduced an amend
ment 10 the general deficiency appro-
priation bill, providing for the appro-
prfation OF $s6.ois TO pay salaries TO
former United States senator's. who
for various ~eason failed to receive
all that they considered due them. The
names in the list include T. w. Os-
borne, and A. S. WEIGH, OF Florida:
II. V. M. Miller. and Joshua Hill. of
Georgia; John DOL and J. c. Abbott.
of North Carolina: T. J. Robertson.
of South Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

A tonic is a medicine that gives tone
to some part of the system. There are
different kinds of tonics, but the tonic
m~ostneeded in this country, where ca
tarrh is so prevalent, is a tonic that
operates on the mucous membranes.
Peruna is a tonic to the mucous mem
branes of the whole body. Itgives tone
to the capillary circulation which on
stitutes these delicate membranes.
HON.. e. Macias, recent postmaster
81 Porto Rico, in a letter from 1417 K
street. n. w, Washington, D. c.. says /:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Murdered by white-Caps

Burroughs. Ga. February 2S.-Last
night John Moody. coiored. was shot
and hanged until he was dead by white
caps in the country near here. At the
same time another negro, whose name
cannot be learned. was beaten severely
with buggy traces and sticks. He may
die. So far as can be learned the
trouble arose from the fact that the
negroes had run away from contract
b after having gone into debt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
civil Pensions and Other Innovations

civil Pensions and Other Innovations
1T seems to me hat we are gradu-
ally drifting toward civil pensions in
this country" said Representative
Hopkins. OF Illinois. as he rode up the
avenue in an electric car. The clamor
for them increases every year. A re-
cent evidence Of this development
comes before the ways n means
committee in the shape Of bills to re-
tire appraisers on three-fourths pay
after a certain term OF service. The
Efforts in this congress to establish
something like a pension list In the
weather bureau are familiar to Wash
ington people. Then, IL In well known
that aged clerks In the department ara
tame long after they have ceased
TO De useful to the government
Another strange practice has grown
up here in receat times. and that Is the
furnishing OF a horse and carriage at
n government expense for officials In
the departments. Many of lib remem-
Der the time when this was decidedly
an innovation and when during Grants
the United States supreme bench sole
ly because he had allowed the govern
ment to pay for the maintenance OF
his carriage. The outcry against
Landau" Williams was heard all over
the United States. Nowadays almost
every department and bureau Official
rides around In a government carrf-
age; frequently his coachman is q
messenger In the departments. and no
not to be tolerated any more than It
would be In the case Of a private citf-
zen or Of a member Of congress."-
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Colombian REBELS GraInfng Strength

Kingston, ia, March Further
reports from the revolution in CoIom-
bia state hat rebel activity, especially
around Colon, is increasing. An en-
gagement occurred at Cispata maria
la Baja) near Colon, last week, when
the attacking rebels fought persistent
ly, but were ultimately driven off with
heavy losses by the government forces
who were numerically superior and
also lost heavily.
Stagnation of business has ~esulted
and the rate of exchange. is nearly
twelve hundred. The government is
hampered on all sides, and the rebel
chances for success is increasing.
1t is reported hat the British ad-
miralty has approved the scheme of
building a big naval lock at Port Ray
al.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Status of River and Harbor Bill

Washington, March 1.-The river n
harbor conferees have progressed so
that they could report within az hour
after the two houses had sanctioned a
conference. At the same time there
are several important items still in dis
agreement, including the arid land pro-
vision and the 500. 900 senate amend
ment for Biscayne bay. Florida
Agreements have been reached on the
other large items and in the main the
senate reductions are accepted by the
house conferees. with some shifting of
amounts from contracts to immediate
appropriation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
The Pope,s Double Anniversary

Rome, March 2.-During the recep-
ton upon the occasion of the anniver-
sary of the birth and the coronation
of the pope, his holiness today made an
address, in the course of which he
said:
ut is one of Gods acts of benevo-
lence that, enfeebled by age and ia
tigues, we dc not succumb amidst the
difficulties which still come to place
obstacles before the free exercise or
action by the church. Impotence, cal
umny and other Ubiquitous means are
exercised freely against the church.
which aims only at the good of hu-
mainly"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

1t has the record Of the greatest ca
tarrh remedy of the age"
Peruna is & specific in its operation
upon the mucous membrane. 1t is 6
tonic that strikes at the root of all ca
tarrhal affections. 1t gives tone to the
nerve fibres. Catarrh cannot existlons
where Peruna is used intelligently
Peruna seeks out cararrh in all the hid
den parts Of tho body.
Address the Peruna Medicine Co., < ?
lumbus, o., for q free catarrh book.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Did it ever occur to you that a little
Perry Davis Pain-Killer on the end of
n finger applied once or twice to a
mosquito bite would counteract the poi
son and speedily reduce the swelling?
Pain-killer will also cure bites and
stings of other poisonous insects as we'll
as reptiles. See directions as to use
upon wrappe on ZACH bottle. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain-Kil-
Ter, Perry Davis. Price 25c and soc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
A Fierce Fight with FiIipfnoS

Tacloban, Island of Leyte, Philippine
Island. March 2.-Lieutenant Steele,
with twenty men of the Firty-third
regiment has had a fierce engagement
with insurgents on the upper Layog
river, in this island. The enemy, num-
bering forty-two rifles and 100 bolomen,
the combined bands of Moxica, Kapile
and Espina, were strongly ~entrenched,
but were defeated. The American cas-
ualties were Private John Crimmins, OF
the FTrty-third and two native scouts
killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Omnibus Public Buildings Bill Passed
Washington, March 2.-The omnibus
public building bill passed by both
houses today carried the following in
Aberdeen, S. c.. $4,000 to 800. 900;
Brunswick. Ca, $500 900 to 500. 900;
Elizabeth City, N. c., $780, 900 to 500, 900;
Newport News, Va, s1Oe, 900 to $500. 900;
Tampa, Fla, $3.50. 900 to 1926. 900; Win
ston, N. c., $50 900 to $4,000; Bristol
Tenn, $50. 900 to SIS, OOO; Columbus. Ga,
1856 900 t $159, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
England's supplemental Naval Es-
Inmates.

London, February 2s.-The supple
mentary naval estimates, amounting
to FL, 200, 900 have been issued.
The third supplementary estimate
of 93, 000.0 900 for the expenses of the
war was issued today. Transport and
the purchase Of remounts swallow up
1000, 900, and provisions and forage
cost FL. 600. 900. This brings the total
voted for the financial year UP to Re5.-
300. 133.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
4 Presentati N to Senator Eye

Washington. March ALI the mem
bers Of the senate present in the city
participated this afternoon in the pres
entation Of a magnificent loving cup to
Senator Frye, Of Maine. who, on next
Monday will retire from the office OF
president pro tenn. Of the senate, which
place he has occupied since the death
of Vice President Hobart.
Senator Frye responded very feeling
ly to the speeches expressing the af-
lection of his colleagues.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Sale of Two Railroads

Boston, Mass, February 2s.-An
agreement has been signed by a ma
jority in interest OF the Kansas
City and Fort Scott and of the Kansas
City, Memphis and BIRMINGHAM rail-
roads TO sell the roads to investors
who are interested in the 81. Louis and
San Francisco railroad.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Vessels nvardno

New York, February 2s.-Among
overdue vessels at this port are: The
American schooner r. ID. Bibber, TWEEN
ty-nine days out from Brunswick Ca,
n the schooned Edward III. Blake,
forty-one days out from Fernandina'
Fla.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
A Negroes Foul Murders

Macon, Ga, February 2S.-Levf
Carell, a young negro, today stabbed
his father to death. He then went
into the house of Dina Lockett. color
ed, and while h was asleep. stabbed
her to death. He said he killed his
father because he would not support
him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

Lincoln. Neb.. February ga fire Is
raging in the main building of the state
p~enitentiary. three miles south of this
city. The Lincoln fire department was
summoned ALI the convicts have been
marched together to the prison yard.
Extra guards with shotguns have beer
placed on the walls to prevent any at
tempt at escape.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Another Cruiser Contract Accepted

AuOCH0T CrULseT O0uUIuO0 RSSCPESN
Washington, March 2.-The Newport
News Shipbuilding Company has n
nally accepted the contract for n
construction of the second of the
three protected cruisers, the first hav-
ing been let to the Neafie & Levi Com
pany. The Bath Company is yet to
he heard from as to the third cruiser.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
The Indians Plead Guilty of Conspiracy

Muskogee, I. T.. March 2-The finale
upon the Snake Indian trouble came
today in the United States court when
Chifto Harjo and his band Of Indians
pleaded guilty 10 conspiracy. Judge
Thomas sentenced them to eight years
in the ~penitentiary and to pay a fine
of $3.50 each but SUSPENDED sentence if
they would go to their homes and not
commit any such acts again.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

The lingering cough following grippe
calls for One Minute Cough Cure. For
all throat and lung troubles this is the
only harmless remedy that gives i'm
mediate results. Prevents consump-
ton. R r. Bellmay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
England Buys American Axes

London, March 1.-The war office has
made a contract with an American
merchant to supply three thousand
telling axes for the British troops I'm
South Africa. English firms are una
BILE to MAKE sufficiently promp deIiv-
cry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
safe-Crackers at Work

Rutherfordton, ". c., February 2s.-
The safes in the stores of two firms
and the p~ostofice at Lincolnton, were
blown last night. The robbers made
their escape on a stolen hand car.
Something over 81, 600 was secured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
To Increase Salary of Croneressmen

Washington, February Ex-senator
Butler today gave notice OF an amend
ment he Will offer to the sundry civil
bill increasing the salaries of senators
and members Of to 1886 per
year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Four Men Killed In a Railway Wreck

Four Men Killed in a Railway Wreck
Knoxville, Tenn. March I'm a
head-on collision of two freight trains
on the Southern railway today at Le-
noir City, Tenn, o trainmen We're
killed, two fatally injured and severai
serfousl hurt
A mis- understanding of orders is
said to have caused h collision. Scne
of those aboard the trains escape I'M
injured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

You have read of the cures Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and o should have per-
feet confidence in its merit. 1t win do
you good
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05
Lee and Wilson on Retired Lis.

Washington, February 2s.-An order
was issued at the war department to-
day. placing Brigadier Generals James
H. Wilson and Fitzhugh Lee on the
retired list of the army.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-03-05

The president has issued a proclama-
ton putting in force q Pew extradftion
treaty between the Uu1eed States and
Switzeriad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-27

souaw men, OF the Wichita Indians
against the secretary Of the interior to
oompell him to recognize their status 90
adopted men OF the tribe and allow them
allotmeDts of 1856 acres Of land as was
done 10 the cases OF other members OF
the tribe 10 the recent opening of lands
10 Oklahoma. Justice Barnard holds
that the Secretary OF the Interior has
power to determine who are entitled to
the lands and that the courts cannot In
terfere.
received letter from William Nelson Crom-
Grave international complications between
TIE powers OF Europe are feared by the State
department officials as the result OF the con-
| troversy between France and Turkey.
Latest reports are to the effect that NJ. Con.
s,sns, the French Ambassador at Constsnti-
| nope, has taken his fnsl depntare from the
| Turkish capital and has cent an ultimatum to
| the Sultan.
Comptroller OF the Currency Dawes today
| vel, representing thote in charge OF the e.
fort to reorgsnize the Eleventh. National Bank
| OF New York city. The plan contemplate
| the resumption Of tho bsnk with . capital Of
At least 100000. Mr.. Cromwell states
that he holds subscriptions for more than
| three .fourths of the increased capital with
the prospect Of comp citing the list within
| few days. He sta:e3 that II is hoped that the
plan will be ready for submission to the
| comptroller within the Dext week.
The stock brokers report sgain that the
market OPT ned very steady this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-27
Tho remp,ars, conolaye.

Louisville, KY, Aug. N.-After a
day Of drenching rain the sky has clesr-
ed and there is every indication OF the
sun shining bright today for the parade
which formally opens the Knights
Templsr conclave. The city lie 10 gsla
attire. There is nothing but decora-
tons and brass bands. The court yard
OF the Custom House has been formed
toto veritsble ferry hand. The rail-
roads entering the city are choked with
the crowds and the trains are from one
to ten hours late. Al midnight It was
thought that from the indications 1t 10
safe to predict that the coming conclave
will be the greatest In the history of
the Knights Templsr OF America. Be-
yond doubt there will be twenty thous-
and men In lice today.
Louisville, KY, Aug N.-With pomp
and psgeantry the Knights Templsr
of the United States today escorted
their grand encsmpment through the
brilliantly decorated city TO the grand
asylum room, where the 2Slh trien NAL
oonclavs was formally opened. Il was
an impressive sight as the white plumed
ranks, with banners flying and bands
playing, marched through the streets
between packed rows OF humanity.
At the head Of the parade rode Sir
knight George +. Evans, Of Louisville.
clad as were the crusaders Of old, In D
full suit OF mail with vlzor dswD, spear
10 rest and mace and battle exc hang
iug at bis side. His horse was richly
| csparisoned. Next came the grand
commsndery OF Kentucky, as the escort
of honor, with it's subordinate CON-
msnderies, and next the grand encamp-
ment. Then came IL grand divisions that
constituted the procession. There
were fully 10000 sir knights 10 lice.
The weather was oil that could be de-
sired and the parade was the most i'm
posing ever witnessed 10 Louisville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-27
VALERIE mbUA'
To this Mrs. Potter replied:
The Strike.

McKeesport Pa, Aug. 5.-At @
meeting in this city last evening OF
representatives of the striking employees
of the Pennsylvanis Tube Works, the
Continental Tube Works and National
Tube Works, ii was decided to stand
By the AmaIgsmsted Association to the
end of the strike. The fund which is
being rsissd by subscription for the
benefit OF thu local strikers now
amounts to $3.50.
Chicago Aug. 27.-.The Joliet lodges
Of the Amalgsmated Association have
called q joint meeting for Thursday
afternoon. Delay seems to be the aim
of the strike faction but the peace
element Is growing 10 strength, and II
action is delayed much longer, may
take the matter into their own hands
aDd force a settlement.
Pittsburg, Aug N.-From trust
sources comes Al official statement that
nothing short of absolute surrender on
the part of the strikers will end the
strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-27
VIRGINIA NEWS,


Near Warsaw on Sunday near Ma
chodock creek Robert Rssmy and bis lie
tie sister were drowned by the capsizing
OF sailbost.
Mr.. William D. Reynolds, one of the
best-known and most estimsble citizens
of Norfolk. died yesterday after pro-
traoted illness, aged about 70 years.
NJ. J. Hartley, q young man whose
home is at Warrentop, disd at King
fisher, Okla, yesterday from Injuries
which be received 10 being thrown from
carriage in runaway last sat-
urday night.
L. Fleet Galloway bad his leg broken
below the knee near WsrreDton yester'
day evening. He was exercising q
horse belonging to F. d. GAskins on
the Wsrrenton horse show grounds and
In going over jump the horse fell and
caught his leg.
]. w. Msgin, draugbtsman for the
Richmond Woodworking Company,
fell 40 feet Yesterday from the roof OF
church. and, instead of being found on
the ground dead, where be fell, as his
companions expected, they met him
coming back to the roof almost unhurt
He lie bruised, however, aud had to quit
work.
Notice of suit on the part of Patrick
n. Martin, as administrator of his wife
Alice J. Martin, and two daughters
Annie M. Martin and Alice Martin. hat
been filed st Stafford against the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. These suits grow out OF the
killing of Mrs. Martin aud her daugh
ters by a train at Cool Spring crossing
In Stafford, on Sunday, July Il.
John Archer, q colored plasterer
employed by E. l.. Gilman in the plas
teriug work on Murphy's annex II
Richmond fell from the third floor o
the building yesterday and landed Il
the basement, fully 30 feet below. H'
went headlong through the floors
striking huge plank on the SECOND
carrying it with him. and landed be
meath it on the earth 10 the basemen
without being stunned.
The proposition 10 submit the new conttl
tuition TO the democratic voters Of the State IL
a general primary is attracting attention, ant
| It looks now that It will soon have more I'D
yocates. Mr.. r. Walton Moore, OF Fairfax, L
the author OF this plan, and 1t will receive
the support which he and his friends cal
give it.
Charles W. Cloe, a prominent citizen o
Stafford, died yesterday. His widow and ST.
children survive him. The former is YER.
i'll and is not expected to live.
A local op ion election was held in From
ROYAL district yesterday, the result Of whicl
was a majority of 115 for the "drys."