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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
THE VENEZUELAN SITUATION.

1t looks as il England and Germany
OF the Venezuelan question. hey have
not permitted any delay since securing
the desired information hat coerci.e
measures against the South American
republic, would meet with no opposi-
ton from the United Stu:eI. warships
have been assembled in the Caribbean.
ultimatuns of the two nations have
been presented to President Castro
AMI their ministers have shaken the
dust Of Venezuela off their feet. There
can be no more delays and subterfugas.
Venezuela must toe the mark and that
at once or she will find her ports block
AIDED and all goods entering them pass
ing through the hands Of British and
German customs officers until the re-
ceipts therefrom pay the claims Of the
citizens of those two nations. OF course
there viii be a big expense account at
tached. which she will have to pay also.
When England or Germany gets her
hand on a desirable piece of real
estate it is mighty nard for her to let
~ oN" HC SONAAA - =
anxious for a foothol on this side OF
the Atlantic for colonization purposes,
so it would not be surprising, if, after
she settles down in one or two Of the
Venezuelan ~seaports, Uncle Sam were
to have some trouble in convincing her
that she must pull up stakes and go
back to her own side of the water.
.~lV
US that they understand the situation
thoroughly and know just exactly what
these two European powers are going
10 do in this matter. They know what
British and German diplomats tell them
they are going to do, but that is very
different, as our people may find out
in the near future. OF course our two
naval squadrons now in West Indian
waters have nothing to do with this
Venezuelan affair. W. EavP TOO much
confidence in the representations made
to our state department to think It
necessary to make any display Of force
in the threatened quarter. but then 1t
was very convenient to have the mid
winter manOeuvreS occur at the same
time and in the same locality in which
there was a possibility of two European
powers sailing too close W in the wind
along the Monroe doctrine line.
To complicate matters still more
President Castro is about to have IN
vther civil war on his hands. Anoth-
er rebellion is brewing. This. if it
makes any progress, will delay settle
ment of the foreign claims and give
the powers excuse for longer retention
of the ports and may lead to some adj
ditional and more aggressive measures
by them. However TINS may be, we
hope our country will get into no
serious ENGAGEMENTS with these two
powers on account of Venezuela. We
bIuffed England for her sake once. but
that scheme won't work again, especial
ly as she has now got Germany to
back her. The country is not worth a
war such as one between the United
states and these two powers or either
one of them would be.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
STATE oSpIT.T ROD NS,~
More Appropriations for Improve
ments Il be Asked OF LcgfsIaturc.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Raleigh, n. c., December 10.-The
directors of hospital for the insane al
their meeting today requested the gov
ernor to ask the Legislature for an an
nual appropriation of 81, 900 for main
%tenance and ST., 900 for new boilers for
the heating and lighting Of the build
ings and improving the refrigeratilg
plant; $500 for dormitories and Iaun-
dry equipments; $50, 900 for two new
wards, each 172 feet long and three
stories high, to contain 1872 rooms al
together; 81, 500 for repainting the build
ings and 81, 900 for high woven wire
fence to enclose grounds; 5000 to give
connection with the city's water sup
ply or else provide another source of
supply; $3.50 for land.
There are Il applications for admis-
sions row on file. More rooms are
greatly needed. The inebriate depart
ment is officially pronounced a failure.
Report shows goo new patients were
admitted during the past two years
and the total number treated during
that period was $50 with an average
daily population of 422, while the ca
pacity is AS. Those discharged during
the two years was 322.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
Sir Thomas Upton says he will have

Sir Thomas Upton say he will have
all three of his "ShaIIIoChs' on this
side at the time of the next race for
the Americas cup. Shamrock III, now
under construction for a challenge came
near being destroyed By hl- not long
ago. Sir Thomas is so persistent in his
efforts to lift the cup n is such a
cleve fellow that he deserves success.
There is said to be luc6 IT odd num-
bers. and as the e. Will be his third
attempt and the third Ecat named
Shamrock with which Re ras tried to
secure the cup maybe he will win this
time
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

The New York public has just learn
ed that Cornelius Vandt bilt has ty-
phoid fever. He had been sick four
days before 1t was known. Tie critical
point in his condition is expected to
be reached Saturday. Neither his
mother nor either of his bl others is
with him. The family hro@ch caused
by his insisting on mari wing the lady
Of his choice has never been healed.
1t will be rendered that the elder Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, because Of this mar
riage, cut his eldest son off with the
mere pittance of a mi i:on and d half
dollars in his will and made tie young
er son Alfred G. the head of the family,
but to prevent a suit u test the will,
Alfred increased his amount by six
millions. The illness OF Cornelius does
not cause any furry or excitement in
financial, railroad or stock market cir
CleS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
students of v. VI. I. Arrest for Breach
of Discipline

Lexington. Va. December FIJI
six cade1s. embracing nearly all the
third class OF the cadet corps OF the
Virginia Military Institute. are ID
close arrest. for dlscharging fire works
at midnight from the root of the acad-
emv building last night This breach
OF discipline IS alleged to be due to the
refusal ~ the board OF visitors u
school TO gram an application for ten
days Christmas holiday. Severai yS@-S
ago. a whole class were dismissed for
a similar odense to the present one and
drastic action may be taken this time
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
DroRCED wIFE's REVENGE.
Informs on sba False Returns
in Schedules which lie Filed in
Voluntary Bankruptcy.
Especial to The Messenger.1

Raleigh. y. c., December 1O.-A SEN
sation developed today in the federal
court here, the grand jury having re-
turned a true bill against w. ii. Ar
rlngton, Of Nashville. n. c., that ne
made false returns in schedules which
he filed as a voluntary bankrupt. HIS
divorced wife. it is officially learned.
went to Nashville n got from the
tax lists, the amount Of property which
he returned for taxation which did NOT
agree with that on the schedules he
flied. She made another visit there
and says figures had been changed. She
was a witness before the grand jury
today. with a certified statement from
he clerk Of Nash county court as 10
The property listed by Arlington for
taxation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

MI. Carnegie's Christmas present to
his little daughter will be the palatial
residence in New York which he has
spent four years in building, at a cost
of So. 500. goo. On that day The deed for
the house and the bills OF sale for it's
contents will be turned cver to her
and she will become absolute owner
of th& magnificent residence with her
father as trustee
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

larlty, dries weakening drains, heals in
hamrnation and liberation and cures fe-
male weakness. 1t makes weak women
strong and sick women we'll.
-Your medicine almost raised me from the
dead. " writes Mrs. Edwin II. Gardner, OF Egypt,
Plymouth Co.. Mass, Box Il. My urine was
like brick dust, and ! had pain all over me and
such a dragging feeling it seemed could not do
nv house work. I had TO sit down 10 wash the
dishes, even. In the year 1897 ! was so sick I
did not care to live and prayed many times that
God would take me One dav / .Ound a little
book. ! read IL and wrote to DR.. Pierce, and in
a few days received an answer. decided to Try
his medicine. and to-day ! am a well woman. I
have no backache, no headache. no pain at all.
] used always TO have headaches previously to
III" monthly period and such pain that / would
roll on the floor in agony. / took three bottles
OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and three
of Golden Medical Discovery and three Walls
Of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, and was COM
plctely cured
Accept no substitute for uEavorite Pre-
scription." There is nothing just as good.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser-sent free on receipt of stamps
to cover expense of mailing only. Send
2I one-cent stamps for the book in paper
covers: or 81 stamps for the cloth bound
volume. Address DR.. K. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
While Wise Doctors

are studying the bacillus OF consump-
ton. thoughtful laymen realize hat a
bad cold accompanied by coughing, sore
throat ana tightness ACROSS the chest
is too serious a matter for delay or ex-
pertinent. They also realize that AL
lens Lung BalSam Cures a common
cold in a day or two. Obstinate cases
take more time. of course.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
Merely a Reminder.

Bear in mind that Perry Davis
Fdinkiller is just as good for inter nal
as for external troubles. 1t will stop
the aGoniZing camps in The boyris
which follow exposur to cold and wet
when taken internally, and will cure
strains, sprains and bruises whe ap-
piled externally. 1t should Re admin
istered in warm water. slightly sweet
ened. There is but one Pair.killer. Per-
~ Davis.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

Ex-Chief of Police Devery Of New
York. pays taxes on half ii million dol
lars worth of PROPERTY, vE'Ch is sup
posed TO represent less han one half
of his estate. He was a member of
the New York police to"oe for twenty
three years, during which tine his sal
airy amounted to SOS. Coy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

There Is one rational way to treat
nasal catarrh: the medicine IS applied
direct TO the affected membrane. The
remedy is Ely's Cream. Ba'm. 1t re-
stores the inflamed tissues Ia a healthy
state without drying all the life out of
them n il gives back the Il st senses
of taste and smell. Tie sufferer who
is tired OF vain experiments stould use
Cream Balm. Druggists sell it for so
cents. Ely Brothers. 90 Warren Street,
New York. will mail It.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
FOR SALE.

/ offer for sale my farm and lands
near St Paul. -. c.. containing 81
acres 100 cleared. ten Roomed two
Stored Dwelling and out buildings 1t
5000. Terms Cash or approved securt-
~. Address
III. T. McKINNON.
nov 4-sm. Scotchville. Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

revolution and a development which are
nothing less than marvelcIs. and this
shows that ali Ine brains att al.erp-4s.
did not cross the Potomac Charlotte
Observer:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
A WOMAN'S PRAYER.

It is notable that in the dependency
caused by wonaniy diseases, there seems
to many a suffering woman no way of
escape from pain except at the price of
life itself. II would be sad TO record
such a story of struggle and suffering ex-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
POSTAGE PREPAID.

THE DAILY MESSENGER by mai
one year 500: six mouths $3.50: three
mo- b BIS: one month so CENTS
Served In the city al 80 cents a month.
one week Is cents. Sl.75 fol three months
OF s7.O0 a year.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY MESSENGER
Give SPACE Dapers). by mail n year
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12

cept for the fact
that in such dire
distress many q
w o III a Il b q S
found a way
back to health
and happiness by
the use OF DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
This great rem-
edv for womanly
ills has well been
called "A god
send to weak and
sick women" 1t
establishes regu-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-12
Nomination by the President

Washington. December 10.-The Pres
ident today sent TO the senate the u'n'-
inatioa OF Fred NJ. Taylor as postmaster
at Titusyille. Fla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
NO MARINES LANDED !
Denial Of Rualmor Regarding
British Action.
AT PORT OF LA GUAIRA
TON AT ARBITRATION.
British Cruiser Captures Another
Schooner and sloop-German
School Ship Arrives.
AT PORT OF LA GUAIRA

CARACAS. Venezuela, December %
There Is no truth in the report circulated
in the United States that British marines
have been landed at La Guaira. Commodore
Montgomery, the British commander when
interviewed on the subject. said no landing
had taken place and that such step would
not be in accordance with the policy OF
Great Britain toward Venezuela
BERLIN. December 29.-Foreign Secre-
tary Won Richthofen is awaiting the re-
ceipt of President CastrO's answer to the
proposal to submit the Venezuela dispute to
the arbitration of The Hague tribunal with
certain reservations before corresponding
with Great Britain over the personnel OF
the tribunal or the date for raising the
blockade.
Assuming that President Castro declines
to accept the reservations, will arbitration
fall through" asked the correspondent OF
the Associated Press of foreign office Of
fetal today. The official replied:
"a settlement will be reached by arbltra-
ton in any event."
ST. PETERSBURG, December 2-General
satisfaction is expressed here at the turn
of affairs In the Venezuelan controversy.
President Roosevelt comes in for many
compliments for forcing" recognition OF
The Hague tribunal. The Bourse Gazette
describes Mr.. RooSevelt'S action as splen-
did Christmas gift to Europe"
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela. December %
The Dutch steamer Prins Willem V. from
Amsterdam, arrived here today. After un-
dergoing the usual preiminaries she was al
lowed to enter and discharge her cargo,
etc.
The German school ship Charlotte has
arrived here.
The British cruiser Tribune has captured
another schooner and sloop.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. December
29-The British sloop of war Fantome.
which was sent to command the entrance
to the Orinoco and went aground near Bar
rancas. and which was f1oated December
81. has arrived here. An examination OF
the vessel shows that she sustained no
damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
THE PLANS APPROVED.
Progress in the Matter of Constructing
Filtration Plant

Gen. Gillespie. chief Of engineers. has ap-
proved the plans and specifications pre-
pared by Col. Miller. Corps Of Engineers.
with the assistance Of Mr.. Hazen Of Michi-
gan, filtration expert for the construc-
ton of a filtration plant on the site selected
near the Washington city reservoir south Of
the Soldiers Home grounds. These plans
were drawn up with especial care, after an
exhaustive study Of the whole subject Of
filtration according to the latest and most
approved methods Of construction, and con-
template the establishment of the best and
most efficient plant possible within the limit
of cost fixed by Congress. Col. Miller who
is in charge of the local water supply sys-
tenn, was also authorized to advertise for
proposals for the necessary construction
work within the shortest time allowed by
the statutes. viz, thirty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
Washington Stock Exchange.

SalesoRegular call II o'clock noon-U. S. Coupon
600 at 1oeH Capital fraction. at III George
lssSs buyer 53is 10 at i79S. 10 az 17ss.. 10 as
g after eacapitai aRs 9see9iSn 100
zen s l25 aoivs at 1874 i5 at ls
ss Of sSg cpgss at %
os @ ID 1s s$
SsTf SS 5 s:Es$
Columbia 6s. I2O bid. 124 asked; Columbia I'd mort.
IS, 1o6 bid The Washington Railway and Electric
Miseellaneoas Bonds; Washington Gas Co. Is. Sc
6, Ioes bid io7h asked o. s. Electric t: Light light
e 10
Washington Market Co. LIST es 1Osh bid. Masonic
aa Dss ST. Is lid l04 Did, American GRAPHIC
Safe Deposit and Trust stocks-National Safe De-
and DID, ssearg
Trust, 2l6 bid 22O asked. Washington Safe De-
los asked. Washington Savings Bank, los bid.
liz 2. asked d s.o.. c.,,.., r.,.,o =, .,,s 81,
Co. Pref. As bid. 4s asked. The Washington Rail
VI" National Bank stoeksBank Of Washington 1916
e as c b,a T s
asked. Columbia. 100 bid: capissI $50 sid;
bid, 1856 asked. Lincoln. fps bid, 1876 asked.
Riggs, 725 bid, 800 asked.
Insurance Stocks Firemens, Is bid. 30 asked.
Franklin. SO bid. So asked. Metropolitan. IT'S bid.
Arlington. 80 bid. SIS asked. German American,
$50 bid. 3O5 asked: National Union. TX bid. 9
bid. 8 asked. Peoples. ;e1s bid. asked. Com.
mercial, 8 bid. Colonial 99A bid.
Title insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title, s92
bid 90 asked; Columbia Title, ~ bid. ~ asked.
Wellington Title ~ bid; 2% s asked. o...,...
and Potomac Telephone. 50 bid. 45 asked. Ameri-
cam cam GrapSoPSons PSsf asked
Gas stocks-Washlngton Gas. 77T bid, 7sh ask
Type Machine neutrality-suspicious. Linotype.
s179h bid, 1854 asked. Lanston Monotype. 10
bid, ION asked.
Hiscelfaneous Stoeks-Greene Con. Copper Co.,
s2436 bid, 24H asked. Washington Market. 16h
bid q asked. Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat 215 bids J. Maurys Dove Co.. lao bid. 1lb
.Ex dividend. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
DEATH OF MRS. MoRsELL.
Wife Of Assistant Assessor Suddenly
a., Passes Away.

Mrs. Susan B. Morsell. wife Of Mr.. s. T..
G.. Morsell of the board of assistant as
SCISSORS of the District Of Columbia. died
very suddenly about 1890 o'clock last even
ing at her home, 921 M street northwest, Of
heart failure. Mrs. Morsell was in the act
OF disrobing. preparatory to retiring for the
night. when she noticed that she had great
difficulty in breathing. She made an outcry
and a physician was Immediately summon
ed. He arrived in about fifteen minutes, but
announced that Mrs. Morsell was beyond
medical aid.
Despite the fact that Mrs. MorseIl has
been complaining of late, her death was
entirely unexpected and the news came as
a great shock to her relatives and friends
She was member of the Methodist Episco
pal Church, and was noted for her benevo
lence. 1t Is probable that the funeral will
be held Wednesday. though no arrange
ments therefor have as yet been made.
Mrs. MorselPs maiden name was Bradley
and she was born in 1927 in Alexandria, Va.
She married Mr.. Morsell. January 4, 1S49,
and came to this city to live. She has re-
sided here ever since. Beside her husband,
a daughter, Mrs. w. V. Tudor of Richmond,
Va, and two sons, Mr. Edwin H. and Mr..
Herndon Morsell Of this city, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
REGARDING LICENSE.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Gives
Opinion in Response to Inquiry.

Arthur H. O'Connor, assistant corpora
ton counsel. has submitted an opinion to
the District Commissioners on the question
raised by Jesse E. Potbury as to whether
a manufacturer Of galvanized skylights,
contracting for the same with builders,
was liable for the license of contractor
Mr.. O'Connor takes the view that the bust
ness of Mr.. Potbury comes within the
terms of paragraph of the license act APP
proved July 1, 1902, and states that in. dis
opinion he should be required to take out
such license.
Mr.. Darneille, the assessor. in his report
upon the case took the same view, and
asked that the corporation counsel be re-
quested to specify what kinds of business
comes under the law for the future guild
ance of his office.
Mr. OConnor says it would be impractical
BILE to enumerate the persons who would
come under the definition of contractors,
or to give a definition that would be a
safe guide for the assessors Office, and he
informs the Commissioners that he deems
1t better to leave the determination Of each
case until the facts are presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
DOESN'T EXPECT ANY TROUBLE.
Senator Jones Thinks Seriousness OF
the Situation Oyerestimated.

=. Senator James K. Jones Of Arkansas be-
lieves that the seriousness of the ,Nene-
zuefan' affair has been. oyerestimated by
many people who have considered that sub
ject.. He does not look for any complicao
ton in the settlement Of the disputes in
question by The Hague tribunal, - 90
There is. in my opinion he said.s when
seen by a Star reporter today. mo danger
that any European country will.at any time
in the future attempt any extended occupa-
ton in any ofd the South. American repub-
lies. This couhtr, viii not tolerate in any
of those countries what was done by Eng
land in Egypt.
do you believe that. any action of The
Hague tribunal can affect in the slightest
degree the strength that the Monroe doc
trine now has?" Mr.. Jones was asked.
II have no idea that any phase Of the
Monroe doctrine can by any possibility be
putes,' he replied. 1.-The parties to the
arbitration will proceed to some agreement
for the collection of their debts, but they
cannot decide upon any course to do that
that would involve In any degree the prin-
ciples of the Monroe doctrine as now laid
down by this country, without a prompt
and vigorous protest from the United
States, which they will not wish 20 meet.
Il cannot persuade myself that anything
can be done by either England or Germany
to affect that declaration of principles by
this government.
mot only does that apply to the present
situation, but do not anticipate that in the
future there will be complications in South
American countries which will in any way
involve the Monroe doctrine. The govern
ments of Europe So thoroughly understand
the views of this. country that not one OF
them is likely to risk a rupture by violat-
ing them European governments may as
well understand that'if their citizens loan
their money to either the people or the
out any action that might involve the per-
manent occupation of territory or In any
way affect the sovereignty Of those repub-
lies.
Whatever course they may take In such
cases 1t will be for this country to de-
termne whether their actions are in vio-
1ation Of the Monroe doctrine, and I do not
anticipate that any government will will
ingly persist in such course after mere
suggestion from the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-29
ANDIJAN SHAKEN AGAIN.
Former Earthquakes Destroyed the
Lives Of $500 People.

ASHKABAD, Russian Turkestan, Sunday,
December 28-Another violent earthquake
was felt at Andjan at 10 O. clock last night.
Passenger service on the Andijan railroad,
Interrupted as a. result Of the previous
earthquake, has been restored.
Further advices from Andijan say the
earthquake victims number 1890, Of which
1000 persons were killed in the town Of
Andijan and the rest in the adjacent coun-
try. About LOCO square miles were affect
ed The center of the disturbance was four
miles south of Andiian, where there was
cleft in the ground. whence sand, water
and mud were issuing. The first shock
lasted three seconds. 1t was repeated after
half an hour, then buildings began tum-
bling. walls were flung down and roofs coll
groans and shHeks filed. the air The shocks
were continued uniHterruptedly for fifteen
minutes and were accompanied by terrify
ing rumblings, ,torrential rain and a hurri-
cane. People In the streets were hurled
to the ground repeatedly, No refuge what
ever was available,o The aged, children
and the sick l1twere Equally exposed, while
the heartrendtpg APPEALS of friends and
relatives buried in the debris magnifled the
horrors Of the situation The natives work.
ed splendidly alongside the soldiery in dis
interring the lying And At dead.
GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador. December GA
slight earthquake shock was felt here last
night