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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
CIVIL WAR

Washington. April 30.-A spirited
discussion of the Philippine situation
occurred in the senate yesterday. 1t
revOlved around the order alleged to
have been issued 10y General Jacob
y Smith to make the island of Samar
n bowling wilderness etc When the
Philippine bill was laid before the SEN
ate no one was prepared to deliver
set speech on ii. Lodge said he felt
compelled to press il for consideration.
His remarks drew the fire of Teller,
who criticized the Republicans for not
participating in the discussion, and
said that unless the majority disa-
vowed purpose to occupy most of the
time after Il time for a vote had been
set there would be no unanimous con-
sent for a vote.
Thinks the Majority should Talk.
In almost a quarter of Il century of
experience in the senate. said Teller,
he never had heard such an arraign-
ment of the policy of an administration
as had been made by RawlinS Of Utah.
The credit and honor of the govern
ment were at stake. and senators on
the Republican side ought. if they
could, to attempt TO refute or dis
aVOw the uttcrances made. Teller de-
liidl NrtltIuA sNilltlll- IL .lt- udu
issued such an order as had been at.
tTibuted to him. ought to be dismissed
from the service, as it was Il dis
grace to the United States army. and
to the United States people. Teller
said he understood that General Smith
had tried to Justify his order by what
is known as the Tom Ewing order"
during the civil war. BY this order
the population of two counties in Mis-
souri, was depCrted and the property
destroyed.
SPoOner Refers to Fort Pillow.
He was proceeding to characterize
the action of the American army in
the Philippines as most cruel and bar
barOus when he was interrupted by
SpOoner with the inquiry, Docs the
senator not remember Fort Pillow?'
What does the senator mean by
his reference to Fort Pillow" in
quired Carmack.
Il had in mind.' replied SpOOner,
"what has been considered a massacre
of colOred troops there"
Carmack insisted with some heat
that there was no massacre of troops
or killing of prisoners at Fort Pillow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
nIoody's Nomination Goes In.

Washington. April 30.-The presi-
dent yesterday nominated William III.
Moody, of Massachusetts, to be sec
retary of the navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
Splinter Oestroys HIs Eye.

Sullivan. Ind. April 30.-JOhn Gra-
ham. a farmer. had the sight of his
right eye destroyed by splinter strik-
curb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
Here Goes Another RoorbacI..

Washington, April 3O.-AmbassadOr
White reports Emperor William of
Germany rs saying in reference to the
Monroe Doctrine: Il have no intention
of acquiring even the smallest island
in the western hemisphere"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
RevoIutionists Ready to
Pounce Upon Santo Do
mingo and Cotuy.
AMERICAN SHIP HELD
Being
Led by Vice PreSi-
dent Vas Quez.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, April 3O.-The
Dominican revolutionists are at pres
ent in the vicinity of Cotuy and Santo
Domingo, which cities, it is reported
here, they are contemplating attack
ing tomorrow.
All Cibaoregion, except Puerto
Plata. on the north coast is in the
hands of the revolutionists. Another
uprising has broken out in the south
of the Dominican republic. The po-
sition of the Dominican government
appears to be very critical. Telegraph
ic communication by land has been
cut by the revolutionists, and news
is difficult to obtain.
Hold American Steamer.
Governor Puerto Plata, at Santo
Domingo, prevented the departure
from that port for Samana of the
American steamer Cherokee. Her
commander protested. She will leave
later for Santo Domingo direct. Vice
President Vas Quez is at the head of
the revolution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-30
Sirns the E4cIuSion BiII.

Washington. April 30-President
RoOSaveIt has signed the Chinese ex-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
THE ALICE ROOSEVELT.
This German Naval Yacht-Illness
Of Prince Henry's Son.

Berlin. March 22.-The yacht which
Emperor William has named Alice
Roosevelt" is beautifully decorated in
the modern, impressionistic style which
his majesty disapproved of in his re-
cent art utterances. Nevertheless the
emperor was greatly pleased with the
decora tons when he saw the yatcht at
Kiel. this week. The artists were Sc
iected by Admiral Won Thomson. The
walls are done in serpentine effects, the
wood work is silver gray and the up
holstery is of strange, vivid tints. The
yacht was built for a torpedo boat and
why she was transformed into a yacht
is not explained but it is supposed this
was on account of her Father too deli
cate frame work. considering the Brit
ish governments recent experience with
torpedo boat destroyers. The Alice
Roosevelt" which is still at Kiel, VIII
be transferred to Wilhelmhaven soon
for the use of Admiral Won Thomson, as
commander Of the North sea squadron.
Prince Henry, with the first quadron,
will visit Spanish waters in May, when
the young king of Spain is enthroned.
Prince Henry's son. Waldemar, ap-
pears to be more seriously i'll than
supposed last week, when he went TO
the White Stag sanitarium at Dresden.
He has difficulty in walking, is carried
about a great deal and also rides IN a
pony cart.
Waldemar celebrated his 18th birth
day on Thursday. His presents in
cluded some of the things Prince Henry
brought from the United States fol
him
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
FILIPINOs CHARMED SHIRTS.
Used by the Fanatics Proof
Against any Attack of the
Enermy.

Washington. March 22.-Charme ed
shirts are the latest in the way of de-
vices used by the Filipinos for protec-
ton in warfare, according to mail ad-
vices from the islands. These are worn
by the members of a religious society
called the Colorum-an organization
which includes both sexes and whose
members are sworn to be forever at en-
nifty with the whites. An important
official of the order is the charm maker,
who prepares a concoction called in
Filipino parliance "Anting -Anting," be-
lieved by the natives to possess all
sorts of wonderful properties, chief
among which is that which absolutely
protects the fortunate man who has
some on his shirt. from bullets and dis
ease.
A specimen of these shirts recently
was obtained by Captain Boughton, Of
the Third cavalry. It is made Of un-
bleached cotton and is decorated with
fantastic designs of fishes, reptiles,
birds and animals in India ink. To
these charmed shirts is attributed much
of the reckless courage exhibited by the
more fanatical bolomen in recent en-
gagements with American troops.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
CHINESE EXCLUSION BILL.
Provision Prohibiting Chinese Sail
Ors on American Vessels Stricken
Out.

Washington. March 22.-By an almost
unanimous vote the house committee
on foreign affairs have struck out of the
Mitchell-Kahn Chinese exclusion bill
the paragraph prohibiting ships flying
the American flag from employing Chi
nese sailors. under fire Of 81 900 for each
offense. This provision has proved one
of the chief sources Of controversy over
the bill.
The main argument leading to strik-
ing out the provision was that Ameri-
can ships on the Pacific compete with
English and japanese lines. and that
the latter ships would Indirectly receive
a great advantage in continuing the
employment Of Chinese at $3.50 per
month. whereas the American ships
would have to pay about $50 per month
for white sailors.
Representative Kahn. OF California.
has talked with Speaker Henderson as
to the exclusion bill when ii reaches tn.
house. and 1t Is understood that while
Mr.. Kahn considers the sailors clause
most important he will not insist upon
it to the extent OF jeopardizing the en-
tire exclusion measure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
WRECK H THE STEAMER EA.
Heroic Work to Save the Crew by
the wrecking Tug and the Look
out Life Saving Crew.

Norfolk. Va. March 22.-Captain
Guarey and crew Of twenty-three men
Of the Spanish steamer Ea, which
stranded and went to pieces off Cape
Lookout last Saturday. reached Norfolk
this afternoon and left tonight on the
Old Dominion Line for New York from
where they will ship for Spain.
The credit for saving the lives Of the
captain and crew is due Captain Coley
Of the wrecking tug Merritt, of this city.
In order to get at the men the Merritt
towed the members Of the life saving
crew to the windward of wrecked
steamer and let go, the storm driving
them in the way of the vessel and
twelve of the men were taken off and
towed to the Merritt. This was done
the second time. the boat being almost
swamped beneath every wave, and fl
nally the remaining members were
aboard the tug. Here the Spaniards, not
having eaten or drunk for four nights
and three days. were given food and
water and warm clothing, they being
nearly frozen and half dead from ex-
posure.
From the Merritt tug they were
transferred to the revenue cutter AL
gonauin where they remained until
brought to this city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.
Special Meeting of the BOord of d.
rectOrs Tomorrow at 3 Il. VI. to
Consider the Consolidation OF the
Commercial BOdies-Two Bodies
Already Acted.

President w. E. Springer. of the mer-
chants association. has called a special
meeting of the board of directors OF
that body. at o'clock tomorrow after
noon at the rooms of the association, in
the Seaboard Air Line building.
The object Of the meeting is to con-
slider the plan for the constellation Of
the produce exchange, the chamber of
commerce and the merchants associa-
ton. The chamber of commerce and
the board of directors of the produce
exchange have already adopted the
plans which originated with the cham
ber of commerce as a basis for merg-
ing all three of these organizations into
a large. harmonious. working body.
A full attendance of the directors of
the merchants association is urged for
the meeting to morrow afternoon, as it
is important that the views of all shall
be made known
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Third Meeting of the Teachers OF
New Hanover County Yesterday.
superintendent Catlett Addressed
Them on the Methods OF TeachinE
Geography and Grammnr-Rural
Libraries.

The third meeting Of the teachers Of
New Hanover county. cslled by Profess
sor Washington Catlett. superintendent
Of public instruction. was held yester-
day morning at the court house. Every
school in the county was represented,
and the meeting was a big success
Superintendent Catlett delivered a
clear and admirable address on the
methods Of teaching geosi Apply and
grammar, and when he concluded there
was a general interchange of views and
experiences by the teachers. The meet
ing was exceedingly interesting and
hel pful to all.
The teachers made reports OF the
work in their various schools and
everything is moving along nicely. Six
Of the schools have raised SO for rural
Libraries and thus secured from the
state an additional library fund $40 for
each school and SO for each from the
county. In addition to the four schools
recently named. the white school at
Masonboro and the colored school at
Wrightsville have raised SO for libra
ries. This completes the number OF
schools in each county to which the
state donates a library fund. Other
schools are nevertheless raising funds
on their own account.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

Washington. March 22.-An interest
ing statement concerning the improve
ment in health conditions In Havana
since the American occupation OF Cuba.
with special reference to the votai sta
tistics for the calendar year 1901. has
been made public by the insular diyis-
ion OF the war department Particular
attention is paid to the purging of the
city from yellow fever during the past
year by the destruction OF infected mos
ouitoes. The number OF other infectious
and contagious diseases has been small
during the calendar year 1901 A mark
ed decrease in malaria has occurred
since the mosquito work began The
statement concludes as follows:
The army took charge OF the health
department OF Havana when deaths
were occurring at the rate Of q, IS. per
year. 1t gives 1t up with dea tbs occurr-
ing at the rate OF 5.720 per year. /.
took charge with smallpox epidemic
Tor two centuries. It found Havana
feared as a thing unclean by all her
neighbors of the United States ana
quarantined against as too dangerous
to touch. or even to come near anything
that she had touched. to the untold
financial loss Of both Havana and the
United States. 1t has established the
fact that yellow fever is only trans
mitted by certain species OF mosquito.
discovery that in its power for saving
human life is only excelled by Jenner's
great discovery and as time goes on IL
will stand in the same class as that
great boon to mankind.
THE army has stamped out this dis
ease in its greatest strong ng-hold-there
having been only five deaths in the last
nine months of the past year and no
deaths and no cases during the last
three months of the same year: and IL
has demonstrated a system by which
yellow fever can be certainly controller
without interference to commerce"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

The Senator Gives 9a Dinner to the
Club Members-The Usual Fun.

Washington. March Ex-senator Han
ma gave a dinner tonight at the Airing
ton to the Gridiron Club. The senator
has been a guest at everv Gridiron din
ner since he has been in Washington.
and the affair tonight was to get the
members of the club together to ac-
knowledge the many ''roasts'' that he
has received at their hands and. as he
says, to play a return engagement"
1t was attended only by members OF
the club. who took occasion TO see that
the senator did not escape being placed
on the gridiron. even though he were
the host.
1t was a thoroughly enjoyable affair.
there being good speeches, songs, and
several "skits' which were a surprise
to the host. The senator received a
number of presentations" each with
great formality. but with a vein of sa-
tire and humor which characterized
Gridiron dinners
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
THE VERDICT IN THE WiLG0X-GR0PSEY
MURDER CASE.
THIRTY HOURS CONSIDERATION
81 the Case by the Jury Before
Rendition of q yerdict-The De-
sision Announced at 1880 O'clock
Last Night-Sentenced to Hang
April 25th-The Defendant Ap-
penIs-The Judges Censure of the
Crowd for Improper Conduct In
the Court House.

Elizabeth City, n. c., March e.
James Wilcox was tonight found guilty
e the murder of Nellie Cropsey. The
hours. brought in a verdict at 1890
o'clock of murder i'm the first degree
The prisoner heard the verdict without
apparent emotion
When the verdict had been received
Judge Jones said:
''It is sadder to me than you. Mr..
WILCOX. The jury found the facts, I
gave the law. You have had a fair
trial. Part of the public were afraid
to give it to you. 1 am informed that
she movement in the court house here
Friday when a crowd marched out was
sase. II 1t was true and the offenders
were brought before me I would send
every man, woman and chiiu TO Jail for
contempt. If the move was for a pur-
pose 1t was a disgrace to the fair name
sf the county. / hope it did not in
auence you gentlemen in the least.
1.-THE judgment of the court is that the
prisoner be removed to Jail and be
hanged dead by the neck on April 25th."
Lawyer Aydlett for the defense will
appeal to the supreme court.
At LIS o'clock this afternoon the jury
came into court and asked for further
instructions. The judge reiterated his
former charge, telling the jury the find
ing of the facts was with them. He
could give the law only. The jury then
retired for further consulta ton.
There were many expressions Of i'm
patience at the tardiness of the jury.
Popular feeling was strong and it was
feared that q verdict of acQuittal would
precipitate trouble.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25

The Evidence CIOsed-The Defen-
dant's Plea for justification.

Manila. March 22.-The prosecution in
the trial by court-martial of Major Lit
tleton w. T. Waller, Of the marine
corps, on the charge Of executing ma
tives of the island of Samar without
trial. closed today. Captain Arthur T.
Mark. of the marine corps, representing
Major Waller. then opened the defense
by promising to show five things-the
work Of the firing party, the nature
of Major Walters services in Samar,
the trea cherOus character OF the ma
tives. the conditions at the base and
Major Walters status there, and that
the executions were necessary, lawful
and iustificable.
Captain David D. Porter OF the ma
rine corps. testified that he was pres
ent when General Smith gave Major
Waller his orders. which Major Waller
never exceeded. At the outset Major
Waller warned his command that they
were opposed by a treacherous, brave
and savage foe and that all tfeacherv
should be punished with DEATH and
closed w IN an appeal to the command
to remember the fate Of their old China
comrades of the Ninth infantry and
aVenge them.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
BASE BALL.
Charlotte Has Entered the League
of State Clubs and Is Looking to
Wilmington to Follow Suit.

Mr.. Edgar J. Bear. has been can
vassing the city the past few days 70
raise the $500 necessary for Wilmington
to have a base bali team this season.
He still lacks some subscriptions to
get up the amount but hopes to be sue
cessful in another days canvass. He
needs about s125 to $3.50 to raise the
necessary amount.
The Messenger last night received the
following special:
Charlotte. n. c.. March 22.-Char-
iotte will enter the state base ball
league. E. M. Ashenback is here AMI
tonight perfected arrangements with
the local organization to place a team.
Our people are enthusiastic and look to
Wilmington to follow suit"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
TUESDAY. MARCH Rs. 1902.
Organized at RalefEh-New Road to
Federal Cemetery.
Especial to The Messenger1

Especial to The hessenger.)
Raleigh. n. c.. March 22.-The sur
vey or New Bern avenue from the
city limits to the soldiers home and Of
the roadway southwark from the home
OF the national cemetery. and also the
estimates of the cost to macadamiZe
and make a boulevard to the cemetery
were today completed and sent to Con-
gresham Pou.
The city bought large residence and
grounds for another colored public
school today. making five such schools
for that race.
The annual baccalaurate sermon be-
fore the senior class of the Agricultural
and Mechanical college will be preached
by Rev. DR.. Randolph McK1m, of
Washington. D. c.. one of the foremost
Episcopal clergymen in the United
States.
The North Carolina Academy of Sci
ence was organized here today. It's OBJ
ject is to encourage original investiga-
ton. particularly into natural phenom-
ena. The following officers were elect
ed: President. w. L. Poteat, Of Wake
Forest college; vice president, Gilbert
Pearson. of Greensboro; secretary and
treasurer. Franklin Sherman, state en-
Wilson, F. l.. Stevens. ]. L. kesler,
TAFT Butler. H. H. Brimley, B. w. Kill
gore. w. w. Ashe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
DILL0N'S SUSPENSION
FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS FOR
ABUSE OF MR.. CHAMBERLAIN.
POLITICAL TOPIC OF THE DAY
The Irish Papers Back Up Mr.. Dill
Ions Charge Of Lack of veracfty
Against Mr. Chamberlain With
Great ankness-Peculiar Com
ment OF the Tailor and Cutter-An
Amusing Incident Connected With
This Sensational Episode.

London, March 22-The sensational
exit of John Dillon, the Irish national
ist, from the house of commons Thurs
day last as a result Of his calling Mr..
Chamberlain. the colonial secretary, a
damned liar" continues to be the topic
of the hour. The Irish papers back up
Mr.. Dillon's declaration regarding Mr..
Chamberlain's lack of veracity with
cheerful frankness. though the Dublin
Evening Telegraph remarks that Mr..
Dillon was guilty of d slight anticipa-
ton regarding Mr.. Chamberlain's dam
nation. which. it says. is only coming,
though already in sight. adding: LAS
to his being a liar. that goes without
saying"
The object Of all this abuse has Great
ed another sensation. not. as usual, by
biting invective, but by his clothes. The
Tailor and Cutter. which paper was ac-
customed to belaud the colonial secre-
tary as the very pink of fashion. now
says:
We are sorry to note that Mr.. Cham
Oerlaln is developing quite a Stoop. and
fear he is losing some of his old time
smartness. 1t is true that his monocle
is still in it's old place. but we miss the
familiar orchid. and as we have ex-
amined his garments. we could not but
feel that conservatism was sadly -ap-
parent. for there was much in them
that was not up to date
In the meantime. Mr.. Dillon. exempt
from the critical eye of The Tailor and
Cutters editor. is the hero of the hour
in Dublin
One of the most amusing seouels of
Mr.. Dillon's forcible retort occurred in
the grand committee loom Of the house
of commons. where Geputation of wo-
men graduates was presenting a peti-
tion asking to be given the power to
vote for the election of members of par
Lament. Miss Beatrice Harraden the
novelist. who was one OF the delegates.
warmly supported the petition. claiming
that it was unfair that women should
have to pay the income tax and yet not
be allowed to vote at parliamentary
elections. The members Of parliament
who were listening were hurriedly cali
ed to take part in the division on Mr.
Dillon's suspension.
William E. Lecky. the historian and
unionist member Of parliament for
Dublin university. who was among the
mbers who heard statements Of the
supporters of the petition, returned and
addressed the graduates. saying he
wondered if they would like a seat in
parliament, in view of the fact that
they would run the risk at any moment
of being called damned hars?" Mr..
Lecky concluded with saying he be-
lieved the emotional element in politics
was quite unduly developed, as it was,
without women entering the field.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
ART EXHIBIT CLOSED.
lie was Pronounced Success. Two
Thousand Tickets Having Been
Sold Since the Opening on We'd
nesdny-Miss Louise Evans Won
the S5 Prize.

The art exhibit which opened last
Wednesday night at the Ttleston schor
building. closed last night with a good
attendance. The exhibition was highly
appreciated and has been decided sue
cess. Two thousand tickets were sold.
and the school will use it's proportion
OF the proceeds to purchase pictures for
the purpose of decorating the main hall
at the Tileston school building.
The Soule Art Comuany. of Roston.
to whom the pictures ON exhibition be-
longed. offered prize of S. 10 the per-
son who would sell the most tickets to
the exhibition. This prize was won by
Miss Louise Evans. one OF the pupils.
who sold SO tickets. Master Victor
Granger sold s5. the next highest num-
Der, and thus earned his first dollar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-03-25
Court Meets Tomorrow.

The superior court of New Hanover
county for the trial of criminal causes
will convene tomorrow at 10 o'clock,
tor Rodolph Duffy prosecuting. The So
licitor arrived in the city yesterday
from his home at Catherine Lake. Ons-
low county and the Judge is expected
today.
There are 81 cases on the docket, most
of them Of a very trivial nature. The
most serious cases are against a white
tramp named John Murphy who will
probably be indicted for burglary for
entering the residence Of Mr.. N. jacob
one night recently and stealing n clock.
and one against John McKoy, colored,
charged with attempting to commit a
nameless crime upon a colored child
ten years old.