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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
SERVICE PENSION BILL.
Grand Army of the Republic Will Try
TO Increase Their Pension Lists.

Washington, January 14.-There will
be introduced in Congress tomorrow in
the Senate by Mr.. Dolliver, Of Iowa,
and in the House by Mr.. Calderhead,
of Kansas, a service pension bill, back
ed by the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, which, if enacted into law, will give
a pension of $12 a month to every SOL
der who served ninety days in the
Union army during the civil wal who
was honorably discharged therefrom
and who has attained the age of sixty
two years. A like pension will be given
to the widows o. such soldiers in all
cases where the marriage took place
prior to June 9th, 1890.
The introduction Of the bill is the
result of the meeting in Washington
of the committee on pensions Of the
grand army. The committee had an
extended conference with the President
during the day and the latter assured
them Of his entire sympathy In the-r
undertaking..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

Washington. January f,14.-Ar.
Takashira, the Japanese minister here
today called upon Secretary Hay and
informed him that the Japanese re-
ply to the last Russian note has been
delivered them. The reply amounts
to a denial Of all the important Rus
sian propositions. and Japan's count
err proposals are Of a nature that, it
is said. will almost certainly make
them unacceptable to Russia There
fore the most pessimistic view OF the
future is taken at Toxic.
On the other hand. advices that
come to the state department from
Paris. st. Petersburg, and Berlin are
all of a pacific character. Ambassa-
dor Porter at Paris, cables hat pres
sure is to be brought to bear upon
the would-be belligerents. and par
Of the great neutral powers. to cause
them to come to terms and Sc avert
open hostilities. The Gear also is
reported to be extremely DESTROYS Of
preventing a Taking these two
conflicting sets Of advices into con-
s~ideration the official opinion here is
that Japan will not yield to any such
pressure.
Sir Mortimer Durand, the British
ambassador, also had a conference
today with Secretary Hay on the Far
Eastern situation. Advices on the
subject received at the British en-
bassy are Of a gloomy nature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
10 MAKE PRACTICAL TESTS.
Demonstrated I'm the Iroquois


Chicago, January n4.-Fifteen
churches were closed today for vio-
lations of the building ordinances n
Building Commissioner Williams
placed them under police guard,
until alterations are made. The three
largest churches closed were the First
Methodist church, Jewish temple.
Anshe Kanossos Israel, and the
Roman Catholic church of the Ma
tivity of Dur Lord" In addition to
closing the churches policemen were
sent { o guard a number of lodging
houses.
Arrangements were made today by
Mayor Harrison and the proprietors
of the Iroquois Theatre by which
the building is TO be used for the
purpose of testing automatic sprink-
lers, fire e~xtinguishers and kindred
appliances before 1t is reconstructed.
There will be no large fire permitted
in the building, only sufficient being
provided to test the fusible caps on
sprinklers. Tests of theatre curtains
will also be made and the efficiency
OF all appliances required by the city
fire ordinances viii be demonstrated.
At the inquest today, William c.
SalIer, the fireman on duty at the
Iroquois, testified hat IL he had been
able to reach a hose throwing a fair
sized stream of water he would have
been able TO e~xtinguish the fire at the
outset
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
BOND ISSUE OF sfss, 900, 900.
and Pacific Will be Asked to APP
prove This.

New York. January 14.-President W.
b. Leeds of the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific Railway Company sent a
circular today to the stockholders of
the company, setting forth that at the
meeting to be held March 21st next,
they will be asked to approve a bond
issue of not to exceed 1853 900, 900, the
bonds to bear interest at the rate of 4
per cent, n to mature in 1894. OF
the total sum, SIS, 600, 900 are to be is
sued forthwith, $50. 025, 600 are to be re-
served for retiring various Rock Island
bonds; $13, SOC, 600 are reserved to be is
sued to provide funds to the amount Of
rs per cent. of the purchase price Of
securities of other companies VIII ch
may hereafter be acquired by the COM
pany; $27, AIS, 600 are reserved to be is
sued (nOt more than 100000 in any
one year, for the cash cost of uture
improvements or beterments and $25 =
OO0, 900 are to be held by the trustees
to be issued from time to time as the
company shall furnish to the trustee
certificates stating that it has subge-
quent to January 1, 1904, expended an
moun of cash equal to then market
value of the bonds so issued for the
acquisition OF property which the rail-
way company may lawfully acquire or
in permanent improvements or better
ents, including equipment On the rail-
roads subject to the new mortgage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Ia3 Radical Remedy Company,
For Sale by r. R. Belsamy-

hat it ensured the continuance OF
negotiations concerning the Far East
So far a. Japan was concerned
Japal's Answer Is Not an UltinAafuna.
Toxic. January lit h said that
Japan's answe to Russia's latest note
is not in the form OF an ultimatum.
and It is described as moderate In
terms. but resolute in tone. II 10 said
to be largely devoted to a discussion
of affairs connected with Korea,
Japan having been strongly advised
not to fight yer Manchuria. n
situation here is apparently IN
changed.
1t is reported that the majority OF
the powers recognize Japan's de-
mands as being most moderate. While
1T is admitted here that the war party
Is now dominant at st. Petersburg,
reasonable though faint hope is en-
t~ertained that Russia. at the last mo-
ment will make adequate concessions
Movements of the War Vessels
Suez. January 14.-Great interest is
manifested here in the movements OF
the Russian and Japanese w%arships
in the canal. The Russian armored
cruiser pmitri Donskoi has arrived
at Suez and is coaling near the
British armored cruiser King Alfred.
which Is also bound for the Far East.
The Japanese armored cruiser KaS-
sage, left Port Said for Suex today
and was shortly afterward followed
by her sister ship the Eiasin. At
about the same time the Russian bat
tleship Oslabya arrived at Port Said.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
ELIMINATES MANCHURIA.
Japan Restricts Her Claims in the
? Answer to Korea.

Berlin, January 14.-Japan's main
points in her last note are under
stood officially here to be that Japan
consents to eliminate Manchuria
from the controversy, owing to the
signature Of the commercial treaty
between China and Japan. and Rus
siats assurances hat China's COM
mercial conventions will be respected.
Japan. therefore, restricting her
claims to Korea, asks for a definite.
written guarantee nat Russia will
abstain from interference in the pol
tiles of that country. thus leaving
Korea exclusively to Japanese influ-
ences. Japan, rejecting the proposed
neutral zone as delimited by Rus
sia, proposes a neutral zone, II Rus
STA still thinks one desirable, which
shall consist of equal territories of
Korea n Manchuria, including the
Ya1u river, with all Russia's fortif-
cations thereon. Finally, Japan fixes
no limit of time, but earnestly ex-
presses the hope hat Russia will not
delay d definite and favorable re-
ply to Japan's reasonable requests.
Japan alludeS to her privileges of
discontinuing the negotiations should
it appear that Russia is unwilling to
accept these minimum proposals.
The note, although not altogether
p~recluding further negotiations, has
q certain fnality in it's lone implying
that the correspondence Is closed on
the side of Japan.
It is not believed here that Russia
will consider the proposed neutral
zone as suggested by japan. No au-
t%horitative opinion is obtainable as
to Russia's probable reply anS IT. is
said that the situation is likely to be
prolonged for a good many days and
possibly for weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT.
National Live Stock Association En-
dorseS His Isthmian Policy.

Portland. Ore. January 14.-By
unanimous vote and with great show
of enthusiasm, the National Live
Stock Association adopted resolutions
heartily endorsing the policy Of Pres
ident Roosevelt with reference to the
building of the Panama canal.
When President Springer intro
duced the resolutions, he alluded to
the discussion of the Panama Ques-
ton in the United States and the
criticism of President Roosevelt on
account of the position he has taken.
The call for a vote was the signal
for a oar Of "ayes" and a burst of
applause. Not a dissenting voice was
raised. A copy of the resolution was
Immediately wired to the President.
Tomorrow attention of the conven-
ton will be given to the election Of
officers and the selection of a place
to hold the next convention. T. J..
Hagenbarth of Idaho, is the n talk
ed of as a successor to President
Springer and his election is consider
er certain. There is little doubt that
Denver Will be place of meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
TO IMPROVE NAVAL MILITIA.


Washington. January 1.-THE Ma
tional Association of Naval Militia
met here today to frame basis for
legislation to promote the naval
militia ~ h country. The delegates
called on the Presiden. who made a
brief address, saying in part:
TITS not necessary for me to say
to a body like this that the position
OF the United State as a great world
power, and her ability to maintain
with dignity and se~lf-respect her po-
sition in the world at large. depend
primarily upon the efficiency Of her
navy. and hat you. by the work you
do as naval militia can contribute -
no other body of civilians on land can
possibly contribute, to make that
efficiency reach a high standard"
The association approved what h
known as the Hal Nav Militia bill
and the Hale Naval reserve bill The
Naval Militia bill Is fashioned after
the Dick Army Militia bill and will
put the naval militia On the same re-
lative footing as the land forces. The
militia will be purely state 0rganiza-
tfonR-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
THE CAR WANTS PEACE
RuSsia'S Ruler Gives Cordial Recep-
ton to the Japanese Minister.

St. Petersburg, January 1T de-
sire and intend to do all in my power
to maintain peace in the Far Best-"
These are the words which the Gar
spoke to the members Of the diplo-
matte corps at the New Years re-
ception held in the winter palace at
loo oday.
The Car made a leisurely u Of
the great white hall with its beautiful
collonades in which the representa-
tives of the various countries a as
sembled. His Majesty chatted freely
with everybody.
Keen curiosity was exhibited all
over the room when his majesty APP
preached Mr.. Kurino, the japanese
minister to Russia. The conversation
between the Ear n the minister
was cordial and extended. HIS ma
jesty emphasized the high value
which he places upon the good and
neighborly relations between japan
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
For Better Harbor Privileges.

Washington, January 1.-THE Sem
ate committee on foreign relations
the Panama canal treaty directed to
obtaining for the United States great
er concessions in regard to the juris-
diction over the harbors adjacent to
the cities of Panama and Colon. Both
the Democratic and the Republican
members of the committee admit
that the treaty does not guard the in
terests Of the United States as fully
as could be desired in the matter Of
harbor privileges.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Livery Drivers Strike Begins Again

Chicago, January 1.-THE strike
of livery drivers began anew today.
After a truce OF fifteen days, follow
ing h Iroquois Theatre fire, ninety
five per cent. of the sixteen hundred
drivers of carriages and hearses are
said 10 be out.
riages was interrupted at Western
avenue and West Forty-Eight street,
and the union drivers ordered from
their vehicles. The hearse was al
lowed to proceed. but the relatives
and friends Of the decedent were left
to their own resources.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
MALARIA.

RYDALES TONIC Is n specific for all
forms OF Malaria. Il acts on a new prin-
Sple. II kills the microbes that produce
Malaria The cause beng removed the
i:scase quickly disappears RYDALES
TONIC IS guaranteed 10 cure the most
OBSTINATE cases of Nalanai Fever, Chiiis
and lever. Ague, etc. We authorize all
~iealers handling our remedies TO refund
re purchase price for every bottle Of
%YDALB TONIC that hes not give
s1tisfact,on.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Described as Moderate in Terms but
ReSOlute i'm Tone
CLAIMS RESTRICTED TO KOREA

The Reply Denies Important Russian
Propositions and Makes Counter
Proposals, Which IL Is Said, Can
Not Prov Acceptable to Russia
Japan Proposes q Neutral Zone, TO
Consist Of Equal Territories OF
Korea and ManchurIa-So Far as
Can be Seen There Is no Change
in the Relations Of the TIVE Pow
ers and Negotiations VIII be Con-
tined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Ting Fang Gets Important APP
pointxncnG

Pekin, January 1.-THE Gasette
today contained an edict appointing
WI Ting Fang the former Chinese
minister at Washington Junior vice
president Of the foreign Office. The
appointment OF WI Ting Fang was
the result OF an audience TO which
the Dowager Empress today num-
moned WI Ting Fang They dis
cussed foreign affairs and particular
~ respects Of war.
WI Ting Fang. who has held an
exceedingly gloomy view OF the gov
ernments weakness since his return
10 Pekin. now has a position IN which
he a exert influence for reform.
although rank and age generally OUT
weigh ability IN the Chinese Cow
m councils
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Vandiyer REELECTED State Treasurer

Baltimore, Nd, January 14.-State
Treasurer Murray Vandiver was re-
elected today by the legislature of
Maryland for the ensuing two years.
He received all the Democratic votes.
The Republican members voted for
Thomas ]. Shryrock, who was state
treasurer in 1883.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
In the Merry Springtime.

In the merry %springtime the festive
malaria microbe, goeth forth deter
mined to COLOMBO every human organ
ism. If this arch foe has invaded your
system allow us to suggest Rydales
Tonic. This remedy frees the, blood
from malaria microbes eliminates
poisonous matter from the system.
strengthens the nerves, and restores
robust health. Rydales Tonic is
guaranteed. R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Bulsarians Blow Up a Powder Maya
zine.

SaIonica, Macedonia, January n
A Turkish powder magazine in the
Uskub, la been blown up by Bull
sarians. Thirty Turks were killed.
A sharp engagement is reported to
have occurred neal Demirhissar,
forty-ive miles from SaIonica.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:
"DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-Iha have been under Boston doctors treat
ment fol a long time without any relief. They tell me / have a fbruid
tumor. ! cannot sit down without great pain, and the soreness extends
domen is swollen, and I have had flowing spells for three years. Ny ap-
petite is not good. Icannot walk or be on my feet for any length of time.
"Ihe symptoms of Fibroid Tu1nor given in your little book &C
curately describe my case, SO I write to you for advice."-Gigned Mrs.
Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham's advice-aI-
though she advised Mrs. Hayes, Of Boston, to take
her medicine (which she knew would help her
her letter contained a mass of additional instruc-
tons as to treatment, all of which helped to bring
about the happy result.
"DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:- Sometime ago I wrote to you: describ-
ing my symptoms and asked your advice. You replied, and I followed
all your directions carefully, and to-day 1 am a well woman.
expelled the tumor and strengthened my whole system. l can walk
miles now.
"Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is worth five dol
lars a drop. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or
female trouble of any kind to give it a faithful trial" -Gigned Mrs.
E. (. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, CRoxbury) Boston, Mass.
Mountains of gold could not purchase such testimony or take
the place of the health and happiness which Lydia e. Pinkham's
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Such testimony should be accepted by all women as convincing
evidence that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands
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Mrs. Hayes at her above address will gladly answer any letters
which sick women may write for fuller information about her illness.
Her gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
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Truly Is it said that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Coal for the japanese Government.

Detroit, Mich, January IA De-
troit firm owning coal mines in Vir-
giuia has received a rush order for
10000 tons or PocahontaS coal for
the Japanese government. The order
came through a brokerage firm whose
Identity was not disclosed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

THE incest and ~pleasantest medi-
cine / have used for indigestion and
constipation IL Chamberiain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets" says Melard
+. Craig. of M~iddlegrove. NJ. r.
They work like a charm and do
not grippe or have n unpleasant
effect" Fore ale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
Killed.

There is not an ache or pain that
can be reached externally hat can
not be Killed in a few minutes by
the use OF Elliott's Emulsided OIL
Liniment. Rub il on the affected part
and the pin will soon disappear. Full
1-2 pint bottle, Is cents. X. R Bella
my,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

The people might try the expert
ment Of electing others than politi-
cian to the legislative bodies, but
the trouble is that they would think
they were politicians as soon as they
got there.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

They seem determined to have a wra
over in the Balkans, regardless Of the
difficulty OF securing newspaper space
for it at this time.-Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19
gMAlEs TONIC
& ..ss ae Discovery
.af The
BLOOD and NERVES.

Il pur.ses the blood by eliminating the
waste matter and o.her impurities aud by
destroying the germs OF microbes that
snfest the blood. Il bulbs up the blood
~ restoring and multiplying the red cor
pusc'e% making the blood rich and rcd.
Ii restores and stimulates the nerves.
-ausin- 4 full free flow Of nerve force
throughout the eu;ire nerve system. II
speedily cures unstrung nerves. nerves.
sess, ncrvoa pr~ostration and al diseases
Of The nervous system. /.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

Korea is temporarily Withholding
her sympathies and her aid until she
gets a tip that will III her in picking
the Observation-Disclosures Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

The schooner Mary Lee Patton. Cap
tain Steelman. cleared for Savannah,
Ga, yesterday, light.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

or. L W. Mckinney. OF Muxton. "a.
in the city yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-19

And as little changed by the ages, is
ScrofI.a. than which no disease, gave
Consumption, is irresponsible for a larger
mortality, Ind Consumption is its cut
growth.
1t affects the glands, Gae mucous
membranes, tisaues and bones; caussS
punches in the neck, catarrhal troubles,
ricketts,, inaamed eye.;6s, sore ears,
c~utaneous e~rupticcs, etc.
II suffered from ~scrotala, tho .iIsea,a 81
Testing the glands Of NY neck. CID crsry-
thing I WAS told 10 do - eradicate =. Gct
without success. L then began ses51g
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and tie swelling. niy
neck entirely disappeared eld my sRia ~
sumed q smooth. healthy appearance. Tie
cure was compIetc." Mss Ey-FA &.uy=E.
915 Scott ST., Ccyington, Ky.
Hoods ~garsGpo-sjGE
ana Pills
Thoroughly eradicate scrofula snd tuii6
up the system that has suffered from IL.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-26
Passengers Arrived.

Per 2 NJ S S China from San
Francisco May 25.-For Hon olulu:
Geo G Beckley Jr, B j Boomers,
G Cuuhs, Mrs S Ellis and infant.
Mrs W S Ellis and infant, l. l.
Greenwich, T w Hebron, Chuck
Hoy, j Kalanisnsole, Mrs Kslaniao-
aole, Otto Kohlhsse, w b Lehigh,
F W Maro'z, Mrs F W Marotz, FL
n Noble Mrs H II Noble, Miss M
O'Neill, M @ Pacheco, j Parker,
Tang Pfong, W H Rea, g j Rich
ardsop, Hiss l Richardson, W L
Riggs, d S Walker.
Per stmr Likeike, from Molokai
and Maui ports May 2b-Rsx Hitch
cock. John Cassidy, Mess Paulius
Kohala, Moses Nakuina, Mrs Il M
Nskuina and servant, Mrs Mahoe
and 5 deck,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-26
Delegate Kalanianaole Back.

Prince Cupid" returned by the
China yesterday from Washington.
He was accompanied by the Princess
Kalsuianaole. The Delegate will
hastily attend to certain business
affairs aud will leave in tho next
steamer for Chicago to attend the
Republican convention. He left
Queen LiliuokalaDi in San Francisco
She will likely return to Honolulu
ia the steamer Sonoms, which sails
from San Francisco today,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-26
CORRESPONDENTS.
Captain samuolofrsli Issues Radical

Captain samueloffski Issues Radical
Ukase.
Ed The INDEPENDENT:
| have from reliable source, from
men OF whom the demand was m ade
that the Tar Of the Department OF
koads -Johusonobitsky, has issued
an ubase to the effect that all en-
ployees OF the department over
which he unfortunately rules: have
been by his imperial dsm,nd" re-
quifedto join the misit tin soldiery
OF the IN Ga" OF Hawaii.
Now | do not wish TO protest
against this order, for what better
sight would the human eye wish to
behold than to'see all the employees
OF the road department parsdlug
down the main street Of this great
city. with Johnsonobitsky the mag
nificent in the lead, his empty head
held ere1t aud his we'll filed stom-
ach protrudiug, his tin sword
swinging in the Sun-why 60 fur
Their, for surely that sight would
inspire patriotism in the person OF a
yellow dog. Russia, why not call
thy son back to thy aide for surely
he could put more Jsps to route
that ever worshipsd Buddha.
ONE Who KNOWS.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-05-26
Japanese Murdered.

Yamasaki, Japanese, was shot at
FIVE times in rapid succession at the
corner OF Psuahi aud Hotel streets
last night and is dead. Three OF
the bullelp, which were from a So
cslbrs revolver, took effect. Kan
siori Tsnds is under arrest aud is
charged with the crime Detectives
Renear and McDuffle, who we're
making raid near by, arrested the
man and claim TO have indubitable
evidence against him. II is said
that the murdered man had been
joking with his supposed slayer
about the latter wearing Japa nese
kimona.