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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
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and exhausted; the nervous
system is completely run
down and vitality is low.
Two things to do: give
strength to the whole body
and new force to the nerves.
SCOTS Emulsion will do it;
contains just what the worn
out system needs.
Rich blood, healthy flesh,
resistive force, more and bet
ter nourishment are what
SCOTS Emulsion supplies to
the convalescent.
Well send You a sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oo Pearl Street. New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
Officers of Woman's Suffrage Con-
ventiOn.

New Orleans, March 24.-The princi-
pal business of the woman's suffrage
convention today was the election Of
officers. These were selected:
Honorary President-Susan 3. An
thony, Rochester, Ny.
President-Carrie Chapman Gait, New
York.
Vice ENTHUSIASTICALLY. Anna
Howard Shaw, Philadelphia.
Corresponding Secretary-Kate NJ.
Gordon, New York.
Recording Secretary-Alice Stone
Blackwell, Boston.
Observation-Disclosures Taylor Upton.
Warren, 0.
Auditors: Mary J. G. Coggshall, Des
Moines, Iowa; aur Clay, Lexington,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27

Other towns have sought ~notoriety in
one way or another but New Bern has
pursued the ven tenor of her ways,
has had no murders, scandals nor
strikeS.-NeW Bern Journal.
Be careful. Brother Stevens. You
had better not begin to brag. AS the
children say, you had better touch
wood" after making the above boast,
else you nay find your city in the
same oredicaTGeat as Charlotte, Ra-
leigh. Tarboro, Kinston n Fay
etteYilIe
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27

The Messenger returns thanks to its
esteemed contemporary. the New Bern
Journal, for kind words and compli-
men in appearance and news service.
Its prOprietors are determined TO keep
abreast OF the times II to keep pace
with the increase of patronage given it.
The recent changes in The Messenger
are. therefore. proof that it is grow
ing in favor with the reading public
and the business men who believe in
~patronizng the best advertising me-
diums.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
General MatOs Offers to End the
War.

Willemstatdt, Curacao, March %
General Matos, the leader of the Ven
zuelan revolutionary movement who
is here, sent today the following ca
blegram to General Ramon Ayala,
vice president of Venezuela and presi-
dent of congress-.
General Castro has resigned the pres
idency. Considering that his being in
power renders impossible all peace
and prosperity in Venezuela, if con-
gress will accept his abdication I will
promise you to use all my influence
with the commanders of the revolu-
tionary army to put an immediate
end to the war"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
FRIDAY, MARCH Fl.
WILMINGTON'S FUTURE.

In years past Wilmington used to be
called an old-fogy town. People charged
her citizens with being lazy and inert.
It was said Of them that they had no
spirit of progress; were content to let
things take their own course; that
there was not that desire Of progress,
but an entire lack of the push and en-
ergy which characterized the citizens
of the inland towns of the state This
may have been true to some extent, OF
1t may not. 1t is not our purpose here
truth of the charges or to deny n
attempt to refute them. What we wish
to speak of is the Wilmington Of to-
day and of the future. Beyond doubt,
no such charges can now be made
against our people In order to be
convinced of this one has only to view
present conditions and %acquaint him
self with what is being one by our
business men in the way of pushing
'AAAAAAA0NOH ~ ANO AASN
center and export city. We now have
energy and pluck, backed by capital
in the hands of men h are willing to
invest it in the interest of the city's
progress and the development of new
business enterprises. She is forging
ahead in all branches of trade. Her
whoIaS9Ia merchants ara constantly
reaching out into new territory and in
creasing their business. She has more
wholesale houses now han ever be-
fore and is doing the largest wholesale
business in her history n larger than
any southern city OF her size.
In addition to this business progress
Wilmington is destined soon to be-
come the leading urumer resort of the
south Atlantic s~eacCast and q popular
winter resor as well. The time is near
at hand when ours will be the leading
alI-the-year-round resort of this
whole section of the country. We have
the natural advantages requisite to
bring this about, and mel, OF means
are ready to furnish the capital to de-
velop them.
Regarding this matter, In order to
show what others think of us, We pub
lish the following from the Asheville
Citizen:
Wilmington has awakened 10 the
fact that o1yprfiSinU NJ VIC ani che &c
going to do some of it. Her board of
aldermen has appropriate 5000 for fully
setting forth the comprehensive and
valuable booklet, which will be issued
by the chamber of for gen.
a distribution. The county of New
Hanover will subscribe a like mount
from the public fund, and the balance
OF the 81, 900 required will be raised by
the chamber of commerce.
THAT sounds like business. and we
risk nothing of our reputation as a
prophet in saying that the resulting
benefit will more than make up the
amount thus expended many times
over. Though advertising always pays,
there was never a more opportune time
than right now for publishing to the
world the and advantages of
North Carolina towns and counties.
In his regard the enterprising
northern people who have settled and
are building up the town of Pinebluff,
in Moore county, have set US a good
example by having the legislature pass
a bill authorizing the levy of a special
tax in that town solely for advertising
purposes.
Wilmington mas taken a step in the
right direction. The live town. like the
live business man. always advertises."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27
Miss Ruth Hanna Ill at ThomasyiIIe,
Georgia.

Cleveland, o.. March Ex-senator
Hanna, who arrived here Saturday to
take part in the municipal campaign,
received a number of kilograms from
Thomasville. Ga. today concerning the
serious illness Of his daughter, Ruth,
who is suffering from typhoid fever.
While Miss Hanna's condition is not
regarded as alarming, yet the senator
is greatly worried and may decide to
break some of his engagements n go
to Thomasville shortly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-03-27

ERNEST HAYWOOD.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
FOOD SUPPLY IN TIME OF WAR.
Mr.. Balfour's View of the Scope and Ad-
vantages of Royal Commission.

London March : 5-RAplving to large and tn
Auentfal deputatfon which visited the Foreign
Office to-day TO urge We appointment OF roya :
commission 70 inquire into the question OF the
security Of the food supply Of Great Britain IN
time of war the Premier, Mr.. Balfour, ex-
pressed the opinion that the danger Great Brit
ain had to meet was not the exclusion OF grain
and the raw materials necessary for the coun-
try's national existence. but the cost of intro
ducing them The country would get AL ~
wanted II II WAS prepared 70 paw the price. ana
the question Of price ultimately question
Of insurance Sufficient stress was not laid
upon the part neutraIs would plav in the event
Of war There would be more than sufficient
neutral shipping TO supply Great Britain WIN
grain but NOT with raw maBr1als A. to
wheat corner" the Premier unable 70 estt-
mate the magnitude Of the danger, bur rhe "oun-
try was exposed TO this in time Of peace as much
as in war time. He admitted that an tnQulry
into the matter was adv1sab BILE. as It would tend
thar some Of the difficulties Of the situation
could not he wholly removed
Mr. Balfour added that he thought the in
ou1rv ought include the questions or lnsur-
ance the CONDITIONS Of modern maritime var
fare the methods by which commerce could oH
protected a nd DESTROYED. and the amount or the
actual grain supply Of the country He hoped
however that nothing would be done 10 estao-
lsh a government machinery which would IN
lure rhe rational commercial machinery oY
which Great Britain was supplied
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
0DELL FATORS REGENTS.
Prefers Constitutional Body to Con-
troll Schools.
By the Associzted Press


Albany March k-The tndications are to-day that
the struggle for supremacy between the Regents OF
the University Of the State OF New-York and the
State Department OF Public Instruction Will reach
q conclusion in the near future and will end in
some form Of unified control Of the educational
system OF the State. The first development :o-day
was the introduction OF the anticipated bill. EN-
bodying the desires of the Regents in the matter
Of unihcation. and providing practically for the
leg1slaung out or once OF Superintendent Skinner
OF the Department Of Public Instruction. This was
followed by statement by Senator E. R. Brown.
the introducer Of the so-called Brown uninca ton
BILL which is generally regarded acceptable to
Superintendent Skinner.
Mr.. Skinner himself made a statement In which
be asserted that the Regents bill could not possibly
pass the legislature, and. by way Of comment Upon
its nature. remarked tnat it was just the sort OF
measure he looking for from the Regents.
The most important Of the developments Of the
day was statement emanattng from source
very close to Governor OdeIl which shows that
the Governor is ready to sign. bill providing for
unihcation- The Governor declined to talk on the
subject Of the rival unihcat1on bills the oues-
ton in general but it learned authority be-
yond question that he Is In favor Of unihcation.
ami believes that it will brought about at this
session Of the legislature.
From the source it was learned that the
Governor is deeply concerned about the existing
controversy between the educational departments.
Gh he believes E to be beth 6 and ID qe
States education system would be greatly enha need
ton Of the jealousy between the departments, by
doing away with the duplication of effort and the
opportunity for conflict in administration.
Moreover. he feels keenly II at the acrimonious
personal conflicts that have occurred nave been
most unfortunate. and have given rise to a public
criticism which -cals for a promtp suppression OF
the present conditions. He has not espoused
either side, and will say nothing that would in
dicate his taking sides any particular plan Of
unidcation. but II Is known beyond the possibility
Of doubt that he awaits an opportunity 70 sign q
bill that will definite end to the feud.
1t is stated by the Governors friends. however.
that he is inclined to the opinion that the only
way IN which unihcation can be effected is through
the Board Of Regents, constitutional body. The
life Of the regents does not concern the Gov
ernor he believes that the restrictions which can
be imposed a body of that character by the
legislature Will be satisfactory to the people and
afford readily available remedies against the posi-
HE abuses of power For instance, the legislature
could withhold appropriations and otherwise ma
terialiy control the action Of the regents.
Governor OdelI is said to be OF the opinion that
the dual system Of inspection of schools costs
money which could be used for other purposes par
ticularIv IN the education Of children.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
NAVAL STATION IN SCOTLAND.
English Admiralty's Decision May Cause DIS
trust IN Germany.

London March 5.-The Premier. MI Balrour'
announced in the House Of Commons today
that the Admiralty had decided to estaollsn
new naval station at St. Margarets Hope. on
the north side of the Firth OF Forth
The unprotected condition or the Brltlsn coast
bounded by the North Sea has been the sub
tec+ or considerable comment. when ruHlor
of the governments intention TO eStaollsh ne"
naval base gained currency recently II Ieu -
excited comment in Germany. where II was
hold that If showed distrust OF that country ana
her naval Mans as the suggested base couid
onlv be intended to meet possible attack from
Germany. . ,St-- - .
Public opinion IS not unanimous regarolhs u
s.Iaction of 3 MarGaret's Hope As site for the
naU. naval base many naval men contsndlng
49, - vvo,,Id have been better 70 have placed II
fIrrber south in the neighbOrnoot OF the Tyne
The Admiralty decision however IN crea''hs
- raxI naval station, meets with general ap-
nroval II is stated that the government mas
Already purchased ample Ia nd along the shore
o. the Firth Of Forth ana fnS N"FN II ~"
siructIon will begin forthwith
Er1r7 a srrategical point of view the site IS
adrofra bIv selected. The naval station will ce
practically irnpregnable 10 attack. the estuary
heing already defended by strong modern rorrl-
acafions There is a splendid natural harnor
at St Margaret'S Hope. with deep water ana
ample accommodation for a large neet. while IN
close proximity are important coal 1elds, anu
the place has good railway connections me
construction of A new naval base will also oe
more economical than enlargtng the existing
backwards which would entail enormous ana
costly building and dredging operations
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
TO IMPROVE eAsTc4EsTER CREEK.

some time 40 rhA P-parrmert - Docks -
duesref rHe EnvarrU-nr - Asra hits1 Ft~T ird
hulkhAad Iin-s m EaSfNl-=f@- "raAk rr@Tr Locs
u-ood - Parhsu Er,4s- The JreS,derr II re
United Stats Hzrcor Trn- Board =1'tsei re
department thar ~ vr~u ~ rhs fa~' rTar r7-re
had rot he-n sufficient ravrSz-'~1 - Eas-on-sra~
Creek 70 r,Isrlty govarnr1~nraf surveys ~ d.
tailed ch.rs~tar NJ -r.~h --lrz 4vs - rscecr dare
are On 6Ia n~r W--e r,Sra F-'~7s under y lIca
these surveys could - II ID IT, q, s-f requested
the department 70 rurnl$a ms. -nFNnS such
lines A. w@re desired
map has been prepared sHowIEg m present
EastChe=tFr Creek together w:-h ne ADJACENT
streets The Commissioner % Docks desires that
private owners and Others interested n the DE-
velop1ent ~ Easfc hester Creek attend hearing
a. his ofFca t0- morrow at noon
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
TO MODIFY ANT1-rEUT0N1C SPIRIT.
New German Minister Says He Will Do
What He Can-He Is Bachelor.

Dr Alfred Pelldrarn. the new German Minister
m Ve,ezuela arrived here yesterday from Germany
IN the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse his
vay to his post He declared when he landed thar
he frtended to what he could to modify the anti
German sentiment in Venezuela DR. Pelldram will
eaJI IN the Red ID" Line steamer on Saturday
Ha said that while Il was not the hest policy for
q diplomat to give interviews. he thought that on
this occasion IL would not be inadvtssble to
that the idea that Germany had any Interior motive
IN making Venezuela pay her debts was absurd.
''I have come" said he TO cement the entente
esrdtsla between Germany and Venezuela well
a Ia esesst f1rtnar the goodvfll between the United
States ard Germany
who crested him II he was not afraid that his
family would be uhsympathetlcsliy received IN
was Q bachelor - -. A.. -.,..- =.
vas selected for the post He again replied NO.
and said that his eeerefaFy on ts&atlo1n Nn0 -
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
THE POPE IMPROVING.
WiH Take Part iu To-day's Le1ten
Sermon.

Rome. March S-Dr. Lappeni visited the POPE
this morning and found him no worse Ine
physician has forbidden ary one to see the
Pontiff except the Iatter's nephew, Count Ca
milo Peeci who entered the PoQe's room as
Dr.. Lapponi left it.
The Pontiff's physical prostration Is due 10
overwork and overexcitement, which however
leaves his mental faculties perfectly clear
Therefore Dr. Lapponi thinks that few days
rest will restore the Pope to his usual conolCon
The physician also hopes that the suspension
Of audiences will induce the numerous pilgrims
and notable persons who are now in Rome to
abandon the idea Of seeing the Pontif. and thus
avoid causing him further fatigue
Count Pecci after his visit to his uncle. said
that he would not hesitate to tell the truth even
were the Pope really sick. He added:
The Pontin not only is not suffering from any
specidc sickness, but 1t will be o1fncut 10 SOE-
tinue to keep him quiet, as he said to me: Inc
doctor wishes should stay in my room until
Monday, but I cannot have so many PeopI9
waiting who came to Rome purposely 10 So
me IF I continue as well as am at present
7 shall resume my audiences on Saturday.
In the mean while the Pope has annouhce4
that he will assist tomorrow at the usual
I1enten sermon, together with the Cardinals III
Tennoni would have liked the Pontin to keep
to his bed so as to regain his strength qulcket.
h,t the Pone said: I cannot do IT, Staying
me Besides I need light and air.
YESTERDAY the Pontiff arose at o'clock IN the
afternoon but to-day he got up at = a m, an9
will remain up until the evening Inc rope naa
CARDINAL Rarnpolla and employed the remainder
of his time in reading the many kilograms re-
ceived, wishing personally to examine eaCh "I
them. , 4Lo
matter with the Pontin Is that to-day ne had
for lunch a good sized beefsteak
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
TROOPS TO STAY CUBA.
The Present Small Force WiH Re
main to Guard NoU0I Stations.

Washington March SIT is again said BY the
authorities here that there is no present inten-
ton Of removing from Cuba the American troops
now stationed there. This statement is MADE
in view of the criticisms made in the Cuban
Senate yesterday in connection with the dis
cussion Of the reciprocity treaty on the con-
tInued presence Of United States troops in the
island. The Cuban Government thoroughly un-
derstands that the United States always has
intended to keep few soldiers or marines IN the
island indefinitely. It also understands that this
is not for the purpose Of overawing or coercing
the Cubans. but only to care for the naval ana
coaling stations acquired at Guantanamo ana
Bahia Honda, to which points the American
soldiers will be removed. The strength Of this
force is only about eight hundred men,
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
NEW nIoCEsEs IN CUBA.

Havana March SIN response to dispatch
from Archbishop Chapelle the Apostahc Dele
gate to Cuba and Porto Rico. announcing the
celebration in the Cathedral at Havana OF Fope
Ieo's anniversarv. Cardinal Rampolla has sent
this reply:
have the satisfaction Of announcing TO you
th4 creation Of two new dioceses in Cuba, ana
of conveying the thanks Of His Holiness lot
YOUR participation in the Jubilee feast MS
Holiness sends his blessings 70 the an'nor''Ns'
clergy and people of Cuba.
The Church divisions in Cuba have hitherto
been the archblshopric of Santiago and the
Diocese Of Havana They will now consist OF
the foregoing and also two central dioceses.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
NINE. HUMBERT's DEFENCE.
Political Leaders to Testify-Refusal to
Answer Questions.

Paris. March 5-M. Levdet. the magistrate te
who has charge Of the investigation into the
Hunbert affair. is continuing daily his interTo-
CATION Of the arrested members of the Humbert
family but without eliciting any new facts or
importance The accused persons usually refuse
to reply, saying that they will answer oerore 'nT
Court Of Assizes To-day, however Nine IhH
raze EIurnber+ asked regarding the residence
Of the Humberts in Madrid, asserted that +hS
French Government knew of their location long
before they were arrested. She said they "erA
constantly shadoued by four French detectives
Nine Therese added that she would call in her
defence at the trial a number IF political lead
ers.
The physicians have decided that Mile Maria
Daurienac is hysterical and not Responsible 1or
her actions. The magistrate has. th@ret"rH' ''h-
rIude6 to release her Professionally.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
FOR INCREASE OF RAILROAD BOARD.

LBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-l
Albany, March SIS. c. Mead, assistant secretary
Of the Merchants Association, submitted to Gov
ernor Odeu to-day q bill adding two members to
the State Railroad Commission. the men TO be
civil engineers ard - he appointed from New-York
City The bill is favored by the Merchants As
sociation and will be introduced here by Assembly,
man Finch. The provisions are that there shall
be five commissioners, two Of whom at all times
shall be qualified, practical civil engineers Of at
least ten years practice who shall have lived in
the city OF New-York for least two years i'm
mediately prior TO their appointment The Governor
is TO appoint the additional Commissioners
within thirty days from the passage OF the bill.
It is provided. too. that the Governor may remove
any commissioner charges The reorgantzed
commission is TO investigate and act on complaints
against railroad corpora tions at the request or a
Mayor or Supervisor. and the orders of the COM
mission is TO be binding upon the railroad sorpore-
lions subject to review by the courts. The At
torney General Of the State is TO act as the legal
adviser Of the commission. As at present the ex-
nenses of the commission is to be borne by the
-afI
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
DENIES ". P. RIM P. DEAL.
President Jefery Says There Will Be
Merely Interchange of Traffic.

The report that the Western Pacific Railway
Company, which has just been incorporated with
SO 100000 capital stock, construct road between
San Francisco and Salt Lake City, had been or
ganized In the interest of the Missouri Pacific sys
tenn, the Western terminus Of which is at Salt
Lake City. was denied yesterday by E T. Jenery.
president Of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Company. Mr.. Jefery said:
We assume from the names which have been pub
Eshed in the newspapers of late IN connection with
the Western Pacific Railway that it is California
organization, backed by San Francisco Their
idea, doubtless. is that when their road is COM
pleted to g connection with existing systems an
Interchange OF traffic will be made, IS Is the case
between all connecting systems Of railway. We
know nothing concerning the project, beyond what
in the daily press
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
BRITISH MILITARY PLANS.
Long Debate on Organization in the House
of Lords

London March Sin the House Of Lords TO-
day a motion presented by Earl Darlington to
reconsider the governments plan OF military or
ganization was debated for Ave hours this be-
ing the longest sitting of the session. The mo-
ton was defeated by 53 votes to 15 The debate
brought out severe criticism OF the government's s
conduct Of the Boer by Earl Darlington.
who predicted that the army scheme might end
in q ghastIy tragedy, and easily produce a
democratic revolution
Earl Hardwicke, Under Secretary for War. re-
Piled saying that the system had the hearty CO.
operation of the military authorities, and met
the requirements Of the country. The Foreign
Minister Lord Lansdowne. said that the gov
ernnent did not intend 70 make any change in
the existing system
The Prince of Wales. Earl Roberts and Lord
Methuen listened the debate from the gal
IoYI-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
WOMAN CLIMBS La soUFFRTERE.
American and French Scientists Have Mar
row Escapes.

kingston Vincent March 5-The American
scientist. Edmund Hovey. and Professor Lacroix,
who sent out by the French government TO
investigate the recent eruptions, accompanied By
Nine Lecrox. the first visitor to La
Sounrere since the eruption. assembled the volcano
and visited both craters Of La Soufriere March
2 in spite Of the sevserIike eruptions which took
place at close intervals during their ascension.
When halfway ND the mountain the party met with
after rising to a height Of 5000 feet fell and be-
sneared them. The party halted. but encouraged
by the pluck displayed by Nine. Lacroix. who
urged them TO continue the ascent, the scientists
proceeded and reached the summit Immediately
after beginning the descent serious erupdonS
occurred and the party was overtaken by down
pour of mud and had narrow escape. The
scientists still in the volcanic region