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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
w. 6. T. L. IN CONVENTION.
Want Sale of Intoxicating Liquors to
Indians PrOhibited-Work Among
COIored People.

Philadelphia, December 1.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt was today requested
Ivy the National Womens Christian
Temperance Union in convention here.
to see that congress observes the ex-
listing treaties with the Indians pro-
hibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors
before granting statehood rights to In
dian Territory. A telegram was for
warded to the President asking him To
use his Influence to carrling out
treaties Of our government with the
Indians concerning the sale of intox-
icating liquors in Indian Territory and
thai this prohibitory clause be insert
state
Mrs. NJ. M. Allen. Of New York, re-
viewed the work of the year in the
exposure of the alcoholic nature OF
many patent medicines.
This topic excites more Interest
thar any other brought before the
state unions, said Mrs. Allen. land
a marked feature Of the year has been
the number of w. c. T. u, meetings
addressed by physicians and the great
" increased interest manifested in the
w. c. T. u. by the medical profession
Mrs. Lacy Thurman, of Michigan
the national superintendent of work
among colored people, said the branch
was becoming effective in the politics
of communities. The fourth ward OF
Columbus, Ohio, vas cited as an In
stance of the strength of the colored
union at the polls. The white leaders
Of that district expected the colored
vote to defeat the local option, but the
colored men voted the other way and
the ward is dry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
RUSSIANS REFUSED BY THE JAP
ANESE.

Toxic, December 1. Manchurian
headquarters reports as follows:
AT midnight yesterday a body of the
enemy's infantry attacked Manchuan-
antzu mountain. Our non-commission-
ed officers picket there repulsed them.
japanese scouts dispatched to Liu-
Changtun encountered and repulsed a
body Of the enemy and succeeded in
discharging the duties required of them.
"A japanese force in the neighborhood
Of Haienchuang reports hat at about
two in the afternoon of November 18th
a body Of the enemy consisting Of in
fantry m cavalry advanced on San
tziatzu Heights. We repulsed them at
about seven in the evening. The same
day al 4 in the afternoon the enemy's
cavalry and artillery attacked Schial-
outZu. Our fire drove them back.
The same day our force caused some
losses TO the enemy's infantry and
cavalry appearing north Of Chentzu-
lin"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
New Customs Cigar Stamps Being
Semi Out.

Washington, December THE
treasury department is sending out To
collector of customs a supply of the
new customs cigar stamp which is
to take the place of the larger and
more conspicuous stamp which has
been in use to this time. The new
stamp, which will be placed on the
bottom of the box containing import
ed cigars, is printed in black ink and
measures 4 3-S by 1 1-2 inches. It
will be issued to cover the customs
duties on boxes containing Is. so, 100.
$50 and 500 cigars
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
APPEALS TO THE PRESIDENT.
His Influence Wanted TO End the Iron
and Steel Strike Vow I'm Progress IN
Ohio.

Washington, December President
Shafer. Of he Amalgamated Iron and
Steel Workers. arrived here today. from
Pittsburg. He had an engagement TO
resentative-elect Thomas. Of the nine
teenth Ohio district. Mr.. Skaters mis-
sion is to enlist the influence OF the
President in the settlement Of y iron
and steel strike now In progress IN
Youngstown and Girarc. o. He VIII
propose that the President suggest 10
the United States steel Company that
h differences between the company
and the strikers be submitted to arbi-
tration. NO intimation Is given as to
the answer. the President will make 10
the proposition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06

Brilliant Ceremonies nc the Inaugura-
lion OF General Diaz-

City Of Mexico. Mexico. December 1.
The Inauguration of General Porfirio
Diaz as president of the republic Of
Mexico for the seventh time and Of
Ssnor Don Ramon Corral as first vice
president, took place today I'm the hall
auspicious circumstances.
Al sunrise today all the artillery
stationed in the federal district and
also the infantry here and at barracks
throughout the republic. fired 4 pres-
idential salute. and flags were hoist
ed over all public buildings.
The principal streets and ediices
and residences were decorated pro-
fuseiy with arches and national flags.
freely in~terspersed with the flags OF
foreign nations. One Of h features
OF he street decorations was two al
legorical torches over the Paso de La.
Reform. the municipal street of the
capitol. representing Peace" ana
GLORY" These arches were great
admired on Of their ~artisctic
construction.
There was a huge procession made
up of thousands Of federal troops. the
reserves, bands, societies, political OF
CARNATIONS and many prominent po-
liticaI personages. including the gov
ernors OF the states comprised in the
Union. The procession proceeded 10
the hall Of congress where amid great
enthusiasm the president n vice
president were formally notified OF
their election and took the oath Of
allegiance. The parade was then re-
viewed.
Tonight there was music on the
various PLACES by military bands and
an Inaugural ball. to which over 1000
persons received invitations
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06

st. Petersburg, December 1.-The war
Office here is not yet prepared to accept
the report that the Japanese before
Port Arthur have taken 203 Metre hill.
but if it is officially confirmed the war
office admits that it viii be a desperate
blow for the gallant defenders OF the
fortress. The position commands the
harbor and if the japanese can mount
siege guns on its summit they can force
out the Russian squadron or destroy il
at its anchorage. Those familiar with
the supporting plans OF the forts think
il is by no neal certain that even
though the Russians are forced to re-
al place in position heavy guns
against the fire which the other forts
a bring to bear on it. Still the
war officials reluctantly agree that
uch a breach in the chain renders the
position extremely critical and though
the garrison might be able to old out
in the Golden Hill, Tigers Tail n
Iiaotie fonts for some time il may
mark the beginning OF the end. The
war office is convinced that with the
approach of the Russian Pacific
squadron the japanese considered that
the elimination of the Port Arthur
squadron as a fighting factor, IA alb
solutely vital, thus accounting for the
reckless sacrifice of life in order TO Sc
cure a position directly commanding
the harbor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
WELCOMED TO NEW YORK.
Prince Fushimi a Guest Of the Cham
Der of Commerce.

New York. December 1.|Prince Sad
anaru Fushimi. of Japan, who is In this
country on a friendly visit. was today
the guest Of honor at a meeting OF the
New York chamber Of commerce. and
was formally welcomed to the city by
Morris K. Jesup, president of the cham
Der in a brief address. Mr.. Jessup re-
ferred to the war in the far east and
expressed a hope for it's earlv termina-
ton.
The Prince, replying through an in
terpreter, expressed his pleasure at the
reception accorded him and was then
presented with a chamber of commerce
medal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
PRAISE FROM THE PULPIT.
1t Louis Rector Wishes Everybody
in the World Could See .'Quincy
Adams Sawyer"

Quincy Adams sawyer .ats nae a
great many f1attering compliments in
the course of dts four years existence
but the best of all is that which came
from a minister while the play was hav-
Ing its summer run in st. Louis during
the exposition.
The minister in question, Rev. Cro--
zler q. Adams, d. d., rector of st.
ohn's church, attended a performance
or the big New England drama upon
invitation of Miss Helaine Hadley who
plays the role Of the blind girl, Alice
Pettengill. Miss Hadley was a devoted
~Worshipper at this church, while the
company was playing in ST. Louis, and
1t so opened the rector's eyes to see
one of the stage so regularly at Sab
bath devotion that he was willing to
forget his prejudices sufficiently to GO
and see what the play was like. The
letter which he voluntarily wrote after
wards shows how surely the barrier
between the church and the stage is
being removed, and it is at the same
time a higher recognition of the whole
some atmosphere of 'Quicy Adams
Sawyer"
But here is the letter and it speaks
for ITSELF
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Mrs. Cassie Chadwick
viii Settle all Claims
Against Her.
AMPLE FUNDS

a Full Settlement Will be Made Out
of Court, the Claims OF MIR. Newton
to be Met Ffrst-Nothing Is Said to
Indicate the Source from Whicl tine
Necessary Funds Will be Obtained.
but Mrs. Chadwick's Advisers As
sert that She Has the Necessary
Collateral to Meet All just Obliea-
tiOns-Many Powerful Friends, il is
Asserted, Are Seeing Her Through
the Present Difficulties.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
ST. Johns RectorY.

81 III 1IcClOTy,
1871 Missouri Avenue.
Rev. CroZier G.. Adams, D. D., rector
ST. Louis, June %, 1904.
Miss Helaine Hadley,
Care Crawford Theatre.
Dear Miss Hadley:
Mine was the pleasure of attending
the Crawford Friday evening, the oath,
and listening to Quincy Adams Saw
yer" So much did 1 enjoy it that ]
cannot refrain from telling you about
it. Never have 1 lin all my born days
seen anything more exquisite. The play
Is sc sweet and natural, the action SC
bright n cheerful, the characters SC
hearty and homelike, and the whole
tenor of tine play so pure and whole
some. that I wish everybody in the
world could see it. 1t is better than q
thousand sermons. And each one die
his part so we'll that I cannot but fee
that you are all as good as you seem
May God prosper you in all your work
and daily enlarge your sphere of use
fulness in His world.
Fraternally yours,
GROZIER G. ADAMS.
Quincy Adams Sawyer" will be seer
at the Academy of Music on Tuesday
December 9Th. 1904.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
President Roosevelt Invited to Bruins
wick.

Brunswick, Ga, December AT
the regular meeting of the Brunswick
board Of trade today resolutions were
unanimously adopted inviting Presi-
dent Roosevelt to visit this city GA
his southern tour. It is said here that
the President will spend a few days
on Jekyl island. the winter home OF
many wealthy men a few miles from
his city. and the board hopes that
he will stop in Brunswick one day
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
PURSUIT OF THE JAPANESE CON.
TINTTFS

st. Petersburg, December General
kuropatkin reports under yesterdays
date the continued pursuit of the jap
anese who retreated from Ts~inketchen.
The Russians, November 18th, forced
the japanese rear guard to evacuate a
pass ten miles southwark of Tsink-
hetchen. The Russian losses were in
significant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
HEAVY JAPANESE CAsC
REPORTED.

London. December 2-The CORES
dent at ~ Foo OF the Daily Te'eEA
says that the attack on ses Metre
resulted In heavy losses tn the first 4
vision Of the japanese stormers. Sau
u~ltaneously with this assault the corY
respondent Gays the men OF the MIMI
and Eleventh divisions advanced and
menaced the Rihiung and Kekwan
forts. IT l. stated, he correspondent
adds that within the last twenty-four
hours. the Japanese casualties have to-
tailed 5000 and IL is asserted that the
attacks have been planned 10 continue
until December 10 when II Is hoped tbs
capture of Port Arthur viii be com
pleted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Bel b. Buys the Lyrshburg Tele-
phone Company.

Bynchburg, December 1.-The teie-
phone war in Lynchuburg, which has
been on for the past twelve years be-
tween the Southern Bell Telephone
Company and the L~ynchburg Telephone
Company, was brought to an abrupt
end here this afternoon by the purchase
OF the home concern by the Bell inter-
ests. The Bell Company. which has no
franchise in the city, Is now seeking a
new franchise from the city council.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
New Russian Loan OF $3.50, 900 900
Will Soon be Issued.

Paris, December 1.-The bankers here
expect that the new Russian loan Of
$3.50, 10000 will be issued this or mex
month. a syndicate of French banks
will take approximately 100000 and
the German banks 500. 10000. The
banks say there is an unusual album
dance OF French money for the close
of the wear, the prevailing discount a
being 2 per cent. This leads to the be-
lief hat the new loan VIII be readily
taken up at nearly par or above sSh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position Closed Last
Night.
WAS A SUCCESS

The Exposition Passes into History a
the Most Gigantic and Representa-
tive Collection OF the Resources. In
dustries, Art, Peoples and Customs
of the World Ever Assembled-Lasi
Day Designated as Francis Day i'm
Honor of the President Of the Ex-
position COmpany-Closing Excr-
Louisiana Purchase Monument i'm
the Place OF St. Louis and Were I'm
pressive and Spectacular.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Loss of 2O3 Metre Hill
Will Be Hard On
Russians.
FINE POSITION

As IL Commands the Harbor and III
Siege Guns Can be Mounted. the
.Japs Can Force Out the Russian
Squadron or Destroy it-This Cap-
ture May be Regarded as the Be-
ginning OF the End OF Port Arthur.
Situation Near Mukden Remains
About the Same-Iarge Numbers OF
japanese Recruits Don Uniforms for
the First Time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06

Cleveland, O., December 1.-When the
~receivership ase brought by Herbert
Newton, of BrOokline, Mass, against
Mrs. Chadwick was called in Common
pleas court today Attorney Carr, of the
law firm of Carr, Chamberlain &
Stearns, representing the plaintiff, re-
quested the court to again postpone the
hearing. Judge Babcock granted the
request with the consent of counsel for
Mrs. Chadwick and the hearing was
fixed for next Saturday.
The action was taken, 1t is under
stood as a result of negotiations which,
it is said, will probably result in set
fling the claim of Mr.. Newton out OF
court.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Negro Murderer Trying to sham In
aanfSv

Especial 10 TIE Messenger-)

Especial 10 TIE Aessenger-)
Raleigh. ~. G, December super
intendent Miller. Of the eastern hospital
for the negro insane. today reported To
Governor Aycock. as an expert, upon
the mental condition OF Reuben john
son. colored, al plymouth. under SEN
tence OF death tomorrow for murder
DR.. Miller say Johnson Is not insane.
but is making desperate attempts TO
sham insanity. The governor orders
his execution December 18th.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
Macon Wins from Columbus i'm a Bow
ling Contest.

Macon, Ga, December before a
very large and interested audience the
opening match of the Southeastern
Bowling League was played here to-
night, Macon and Columbus teams being
the contestants, and the Macon team
won by AT pins. Napier of Macon
made six successive strikes. The
next game in the league will C on
Thursday when Macon plays Atlanta
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
TWO JAP GENERALS WOUNDED.

Toxic. December Reports from the
japanese army besieging Port Arthur
say hat Lieutenant Genera Thuchiya
is among the wounded, and That zen
erll Nakamura, the leader of the spe-
cially trained body of swordsmen which
charged into the Russian forts Novem-
Der 26th, was injured in both legs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06

New York, December 1.-George Ryan
tonight made a statement that the set
Element agreed upon with Mrs. Cassie
l.. Chadwick of Cleveland, is for the
payment in cash of Mr.. Newton's entire
claim. The payment, he said, is to be
made either this week or early next
week
mo securities have been given for
this payment he added, but we are
sure it will be made"
In reference to the statement this
afternoon by Edmund ". Powers, coun-
sci for Mrs. Chadwick, that of the
amount claimed by Mr.. Newton, $65, 900
represented notes given for bonuses,
Mr.. RyaI said:
'tMr. Powers is mistaken in his fig
ures. The notes he refers to do not
represent bonuses. The settlement is
upon our full claim of $3.50, 800"
New York, December 1.-The an
nouncement that one of the largest
creditors of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick,
the Cleveland woman, whose financial
affairs came into prominence in a sem
sational way a few days ago, had
agreed upon a settlement, has given a
new phase to this strange case. AT
the same time the amount of mystery
which has surrounded every turn thus
far made was still present today and
there was absolutely nothing beyond
conjecture to indicate what the out
PnT0a would hn That all the legitimate
claims against Mrs. Chadwick will be
met is the statement made by her at
rtorneys, but at the same time they fail
to say anything as to the source from
which the necessary funds will be OBJ
tanned.
Mrs. Chadwick will produce the nee
essary collateral to meet all just obi
cations at the proper time. We do
not feel called upon to inform h pub
lie as to the nature of this collateral
or whence it viii come" This state
ment, in brief, covers the attitude taken
by Mrs. Chadwick's legal advisers.
1--WE are now in a position to state
that MI. Newton's claim will be paid
in full and we have gone SC far that
we are not relying any more on mere
promises" This statement concerning
his client presents the position made
today by Arthur Stearns, the Cleveland
lawyer representing Herbert ID. New
ton.
Edward ID. Powers, counsel for Mrs
Chadwick, made a statement regard
Ing the case this afternoon. He said
that the total Indebtedness to Mr.. New
ton was approximately S190,SO OF this
he said S7S, 900 was money actually owed
and due, $65. 900 was due to bonuses and
TO be paid for the accommodation and
$4,000 was owed on two notes, of $25,.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-06
New superintendent of the Dead Let

Washington, December 1.-The post
master general has appointed former
Congressman James Rankin Young, OF
Philadelphia, superintendent Of the
dead letter Office. to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the death Of d.. p. Leibhardt
last September.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-11
NOT RAISING TURKgYs NOW.

J. C. Duncan has cult the turlSev business. Friday he tcok h:s gun and went into his yard and shot the re- mainGer oc the flock which has been his pride for some time. This was caused b. the students Of the Uni versity of Tennessee. MT. Duncan's turkeys roasted across the street from his house :A a tree on the University campus.
 The first of the week fine Gp5ble.' went the way O. others and then MT. Duncan decided he would get ahead of the culprits as he could not do so in any other fashion and shot the re- mainder of the flock. But Mr. Duncan expresses his opinion Of the students. and they will need no lexicon to trans fate his statements, for this is what he says:
 "A student who will steal a turkey will steal a horse. A student who will steal when he is away from home will steal when he is at home. A man who will steal your bird dog Or your turkey will steal anything, a horse, for in stance as stated. An educated thief is the worst thief. I'll raise no turkeys for them. \ man who tries to make fan of pranSish theft is tryinS to eX- cuse q felony which he has cO.aroit- ted"
Arizona republican., 1904-02-11
CUSTOMS IN ROME.

The word Epiphany became corrupt ed many centuries ago into "Befana." and in the course of time the "Befa- na' became a benignant old lady who ma hes her appearance at this holy time to bring good things to tue young. --u.- unlike santa Claus, who comes without being called, the Befana is suD- posed to require a veIy loud invitation, ao, on the eve of the Epiphany the Ro- mans, young and old, fill the immense Piazza Navona, where everybody pur- chases a hideOus tin horn for two or three cents, and proceeds to blow il vigorously until three or four in the morning. It is one of tl:e very few an- cient customs which have survived in modern Rome-snd II .s precisely the one that could have been most easily sQaied. for it has nothing but its an tlQuity to recommend it.
 But there is another tradition well worth preserving which happily SUI wives. Tn Ghe church of Ara Coei which one must approach by ascending an immense number of steps. a littls pulpit IS filled in regular succession from morning till night by little chil- dren. who preach their short sermons OF the Divine Inf2Ht.-FIeeman's Jour nal
Arizona republican., 1904-02-11
EMPORIA AND CHICAGO.

It is cold in Kansas. and a few peo- pie who have been letting the fire go out at noon are complaining It blows a little bit and Kansas people who have been used to six weeks Ital- ian winter are growing. It is a bit snowy in Kansas, and people are gTumbliug who have enjoyed the fire roads that have been made by nature since the fall rains stopped. But add to the cold cS Kansas the damp, bit ing lake air of Chicago; put the Mich igan saw edge on the Kansas wind, and in the crisp. Crealy Kansas snow mix rain and slush and let it freeze, and thaw and thaw and freeze until there is a six-inch coat of ice over the roads and sidewalks and then you will have something to fuss about. That is the condition in Chicago. That is the worst climate on earth. Why there should have been a town there except to prepare people toI perdition, heaven only knows.
 Chicago is the neanest place to live in that was ever invented. 2 It is hot and muck tFere in summer, cold and raw and blustery in spring and fall, and the only thing a man can do to be happy there is to take an anaes- thetic. It is a rude, impudent. heart less city, raw and bad-mannered. II is noisy without reason and insoienl from sheer love of it, r. is unkempt and uniformed, and crass wealth stands for more in Chicago than it does any oth- CT place on earth-not excepting New York. If you are thinking cf moving to Chicago it has its advantages over Emporia. only in this: There are good shows there and good girls" fer hCIsework are ea<y to get. But tsest are the only advantages of Chicago and no sensible person should ever go to Chicago except as a penance!-Em- ooria Gazette.