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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
"NegrOeS and 1h.ir KirhfsS,,

Under the above CAPTION the Now
York Advocate gives the following
cheerful results of Russell-Butler fusion
in this state:
In some parts of the south the ne
grOes certainly appear to have their
rights. In Halifax county, North Car
DINA, five of the largest towns have
negro pOstmasters. One of the three
county commissioners is a negro. The
only negro congressman is furnished by
that county. The solicitor and prose-
cutting attorney of the judicial district
Of the dozen or more counties is a ne
gro, and the our crier is a negro.
In a number of counties in tina part
of the state, negroes hold the offices
of register Of deeds, superior court
clerks, and all county offices except
sheriff. So far there has been no negro
sheriff in that state. It is also tated
that a negro port collector at New
Bern, N. c., as we'll as at Wilmington.
will soon be appointed by the presi-
dent"
The Advocate by no means includes
all. There is Governor Russelrs ap-
pointee, Jim Young fertilizer inspector
and director Over the white blind chill
dren, with or more members Of his
family holding office.
But for the fact that judges are elect
ed by the vote of the whole state, we
would have had a negro Judge long
ago.
We can say to The Advocate that if
We are not wOefully mistaken in the
Write people of the state, there will
be a change after 1S9S.-Asheville Ga
Zette.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
MUST GO To THE REAR.
So Speaker Hileman Declares of Senator
Butler Cooperation In Missionary
Work Among the N~groes-AlIiance shoe
Factory Rs ady FIR Work.

Work Among the c~Groes-A Alliance Shoe
Factory r. ady FIR Work.
Special to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., November 22.-Speak-
err Hileman of the house of representa-
tives is her and says: The leadership
of the populfst party must be taken
from Senate Butler. He must be sent
to the rear" He says Congressman
Shuford will certainly be left at home
hereafter; that he has played his cards
well to do SO. 1t is no secret that Hile-
man wants Shuord's seat.
DR.. H. l.. Marshburn, of New York,
field secretary Of the Baptist Home
Missionary Society, is here to confer
with Rev. John f. White on colored
missionaries working under the plan of
cooperation Of all Baptist bodies in the
United States for negro education and
elevation.
The Farmers State Alliance shoe fac
tory at Hillsboro is at last in order
and workrnen are ordered to report this
week, so work car begin December 1st.
William II. Willard, whose serious
illness has been reported, was brought
here today from Durham.
Revenue officers today captured near
Glover, Nash county. a 100-gallon il
licit distillery, extremely well equipped.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
Cubans Susrend. ring

Washington, November 22.-The
Spanish minister today received the
following dispatch from the captain
general of Cuba at Havana:
Havana, November %.
AT PalOS, province of Havana,
where General Padre is operating with
his column, there has surrendered to
him today the insurgent leader Cuervo,
ranking as colonel, together with three
majors, sixteen officers and $50 men,
with their arms and ammunition,
among them sixteen calvalrymen. Col
onel Cuervo has offered to further sur
render up to 500 men, the remainder
not having done SO at once, as they
were dispersed in the woods, but they
will be brought together and surren-
dered to the authorities as soon as
p~racticable."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

II don't know, there nay be others"
he said, but / have used "Parker's Tolu
Cough Syrup in my family and would
not be without it." He knew better
thar to buy the inferior preparation
that was being urged upon him.. Park
er's Tolu Cough Syrup has no equal. 1t
will Immediately relieve n cough or
Cold, Whooping Cough, Sore throat,
Hoarseness, Group, Bronchitis and kin
dred ailments. Contains no Injurious
ingredients, is pleasant to take and a
safe remedy for children. Sold by J.
G. Shepard, j. u. Hardin and H. L.
Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Neutrality-suspicious. who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the
warnings Of danger and save them
selves suffering and fatal result by
using One Minute Cough Cure. It is
an infallible remedy for coughs, colds,
Group and all throat and lung troubles.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
A JOYFUL MtEfINC
Friends at the Competitor Prisoners Wei
come Them H~"me-rhsir Pisifai Physi-
cal Condition

NaA
New York. November 2s-The steam
er Saratoga. from Havana. having on
board the released members of the
Competitor flibustering expedition. ar
rived this afternoon. The men wore
cloths in which they We're clad at the
time Of their capture on April 25th.
1896. at Berracos. San Cayetano. Cuba.
Another happy passenger on the Sar-
atoga was Julio Ahteago Y ouezada.
the young Cuban Insurgent. who was
ordered TO be shot by Weyier. but was
pardoned by General Bfanco, a friend
OF the prisoners father.
The six men who had escaped the
fate OF the Virginius captives were
greeted upon their arrival in New York
by an enthusiastic crowd. who gave
them a hearty welcome. The poor
wretches were too weak 10 respond TO
the cheers which had beer given in their
honor Captain Laborde's brother was
one of those assembled on the dock.
The meeting between the brothers was a
touching one. The friends OF the others
cried with joy as they grasped the
hands Of the released prisoners. whose
Eye were sunken, faces pallid and
forms emaciated. Representatives OF
the Cuban junta were also present, and
they added their greeting to the men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
Virginia Rap lists

Roanoke. Va, November 2.-At the
morning session of the Baptist associa-
ton. the report of the state mission board
was received and unanimously adopted.
DIR. Meador. OF Washington. addressed
the association concerning the work of
the Baptists in the district OF Columbia.
DR.. G. F. James read the report OF the
committee. 1t was 4 plea for higher
education for women, and after a brief
comment by DIR. James, Hon. John K.
Massey was recognized. He said he was
in favor Of opening Richmond college and
the university Of Virginia by both sexes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
Death of John Ryan Sr.

Atlanta, Ga, November 22.-Mr. John
Ryan, ST., a pioneer citizen of Atlanta,
n one of the richest and most widely
known men in the south, died at his
home in this city at an early hour this
morning after a protracted illness
caused by paralysis.
Mr.. Ryan made a great success as a
man in Atlanta and up to his retire
ment his name was as we'll now in
the great commercial centres OF the
country as that Of any man in the
south. He was born in Ireland seventy
two years ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
When a man is suffering with a

When a man is suffering with an
aching head, a sluggish body, when
his muscles are lax and lazy, his brain
dull, and his stomach d~isdaining food,
he will. il wise, heed these warnings
and resort to the right remedy, before
it is too late "Parker's Sarsaparilla"
the king Of Blood Purifiers" makes
he appetite keen and hearty-invigo-
rates the Therapeutics the blood and
fills it with the life-giving elements Of
he food. It is a wonderful blood
maker and flesh builder. Sold by j. c.
Shepard. J. H Hardin and H. L. Fen
tr;sa.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Norfolk. Va, November 22.-The presen-
tation Of a handsome silver service on be-
half and in the name of the citizens Of
Nashville, Tenn, was made to the gun
boat Nashville at the navy yard this
morning. The ceremony took place on
the main deck in the presence of the
ships company in full dress uniform.
Commandment F~arquehar and other officers
of the yard. with a number of lady guests
witnessed the presentation. The address
on behalf of the citizens of Nashville was
made by Mr.. w. q. Hutchinson, Com
mander Maynard, of the gunboat, re-
spending,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Melbourne, Victoria. November o.
AS a result of the fire which broke out
at 2 o'clock yesterday morning and
destroyed within three hours an entire
block Of buildings, with the exception
OF two buildings, the insurance compa.
MES lose ESQ, 000,o which amout $780,
900 will fall on British companies. Aus
tralian companies will lose the remain
ing mount.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stake of disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event.
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. Febri-Cura Sweet Chill Tonic
with Iron) is more effective than quin-
ME, and being combined with iron is
an excellent Tonic and Nerve medicine.
It is pleasant to take, and is sold under
positive guarantee to cure or money
3just as good" kind don't effect cures.
Sold by J. c. Shepard, ]. H. Hardin
and H. i. Fentress,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

j. c. Berry, one Of the best known
citizens Of Spencer, Mo-, testifies thai
he cured himself of the worst kind Of
piles by using a few boxes of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been
troubled with piles for over forty years
and a used many different kinds Of
so-called cures; but DeWitt's was the
n that did the work and he will YER
ify this statement if any one wishes to
write him. II. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
The Lue.s.rt Case Taken Up Today

Chicago. November 22.-The second
trial of the alleged wife murderer Luet-
CERT was to have begun today before
Judge Horton, but at the request Of
the defense, the case went over until
tomorrow. Luetgert's attorney an.
nounced that he would ask for a
change Of venue from Judge Horton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

you need Cod Liver Oil, you say but
think you can't take it? Try Nor
rhuvin" a perfect Wine of Cod Liver
Oil" You get all the virtue Of the oil,
without the d~isagreeable effects. Sold
by j. c. Shepard, j. H. Hardin and H.
L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

I'm a minute" one dose Of Harris Es-
sence of Ginger will relieve any ordi-
nary case Of Collie, Cramps or Nausea.
an unexcelled remedy for Diarrhoea'
Cholera Morbus. Summer Complains
and all internal pains. Sold by J. C..
Shepard, J. H Hardin and H. L. Fen
triss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Harris Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with Creasote and the Hypophoshites
If faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment Of weak lungs. Consumption
Bronchitis, etc. Leading physicians re
commend it. Sold by J. c. Shepard, r.
H. Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

You can afford to risk your life by
allowing a cold to develop into pneu-
monia or consumption. Instant relief
and a certain cure are afforded by One
Minute Cough Cure. II. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
Spanish &C Warned against Wey-

London, November 22.-The Standard
today warns the Spanish government
that a parsonage capable of exacting
homage from such diverse elements as
the Carlists, advanced republicans.
conservatives and workers associations
as did General Weyler at Corunna, in
capable of developing into a popular
hero who may upset the government,
and ever the dynasty unless care is
taken.
Barcelona, November PIT is curA
rently reported here hat friends of
General Weyler, now on his way here
from Corunna, on board the Spanish
steamer Montserral, have advised him
not to land here, but to remain at
Palma, capital of the island Of Major
ca, his birthplace, as they fear the pop
ular excitement here will create serious
complications, the responsibility for
which will be visited upon him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26
Murdered and Robbed

Norfolk. Va, November 2.-About mid
night Saturday night. Quong Lung a
Chinese Iaundryman. was assaulted In
his shop in Portsmouth by some unknown
person and was beaten to death with a
club. His money drawer was rifed of its
contents A negro has been arrested on
suspicion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

There is no need of little children
being tortured by scald head, eczema
and skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve gives instant relief and
cures permanently. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

j. NJ. Thirswend, of Grosbeck. Tex,
says that when he has a spell OF indi-
g~estion, and feels bad and sluggish. he
takes two. of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers at night. and he is all right the
next morning. Many thousands of 9TH
ers do the same thing Do you? r. r.
Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

Designation for life by burns or
scalds may be avoided by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds of
sores and skin troubles. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

You can't cure consumption but you
a avoid it and cure every other form
OF throat or lung trouble by the use
of One Minute Cough Cure. r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-11-26

COCOANUTS Ito arrived u
AIXED NUTS. -
NEW CROP RAISINS.
NEW CALIFORNIA PRUNES.
NEW EVAPORATED APRICOra
NEW EvAPORATED PEARS. Z
NEW CITRON, a
MACARONI. F.
ATMORE'S MINCE n.EAT.
HECKER'S Prepared Buckwhsat-
riain Buckwheat,
HECKER'S OATMEAL. =
FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER.
The herald., 1897-02-28
Boy Sailed Away on a Cake of Ice

Schoolboys were amusing themselves
in the harbor at Bridgeport, Conn, Sat
urday by jumping from one ice cake to
another. They were led in the sport
by Robert Mccullough, aged IA, who,
becoming bolder than the others, ven-
tured further out in the river. When
he jumped upon ore cake the force drove
it away from the others, and before he
could turn and jump off the cake was
carried free by the high east wind
The other boys did not notice him at
first as he drifted away on the cake to-
ward the entrance of the harbor, and
when he was ssen they were frightened
and did not give the alarm until he had
drifted some distance from the harbor.
The lad was sighted by the steamboat t
Kate Miller whose captain, after de-
Gliding that the boy was not sailing on
his novel craft of his own accord. turn
ed his boat and quickly steamed il. the
direction of the lad. The boy had nearly
been forced intIrthe water several times
by slipping on the cake, which had made
rapid progress, owing to the wind, which
was then blowing a gale. When rescued
he was almost rozen.
The practice of running "bendies," ;"
as the boys call this dangerous play. is
popular there, although several lives
have been lost at it. A boy whose name
could be learned fell in and narrow
ly escaped drowning.-New York Her
aid
The herald., 1897-02-28
FREE TO EVERY MAN
The Method of a Great Treat.
ment for Weakness of Men
Which Cured Him After Everythin
E,se Failed

Painful diseases are bad enough. but
when a man is slowly wasting away
with nervous weakness. the mental
forebodings are ten times worse than
the most severe pain. There is no let up
to the mental suffering day or night.
Sleep is almost impossible and under
such a strain men are scarcely respons-
ible for what they do. For years the
writer rolled and tossed on the troubled
sea of sexual weakness until it was a
question whether he had not better take
a dose of poison and thus end all his
troubles. But providential inspiration
came to his aid in the shape of combi-
nation of medicines that not only COM
pletely restored the general health. but
enlarged his weak, emaciated parts to
natural size and vigor, and he now de-
clares that any man who Will take the
trouble to send his name and address
may have the method of this wonderful
treatment free. Now, when I say free
I mean absolutely without cost, because
T want every weakened man to get the
benefit of my experience
am not philanthropist, nor do pose
as an enthusiast, but there are thou
sands of men suffering the mental tor
lures of weakened manhood who would
be cured at once could they but get such
n remedy as the one that cured me. Do
not try to study out how I can afford to
pay the few postage stamps necessary
to mail the information. but send for 1t,
and learn that there are few !ngs on
earth that although they cost Nothing to
pet they are worth q fortune to some
men and mean lifetime of happiness
to most of us. Write to Thomas Slater,
box 207l Kalamazoo, Mich, and the in
formation will be mailed in a plain
sealed envelope.
The herald., 1897-02-28
A Missionary In Silks

Miss Emma Lamb of Hagerstown,
Ind, is a genius. She is also mission
ary, but her genius comes first IN the
eyes of her friends. She recently made
up her mind to go to India as a mis-.
sionary, and forthwith prepared herself
for the work But in the place OF stock
ing up her trunks and boxes with fian-
mel by the yard, medicine chests with
printed directions and cures for every
i'll known to mankind save that with
which you are afflicted when you seek
the chest, and hot water bottles, MISS
Lamb prepared herself as for ball
room or summer resort Laces and dainty
lingerie, silks, satins and pretty shoes
and stockings were bought in large
numbers for her wardrobe, and the
trunks filled with the goods.
1t is plain what the young mission
ary's thoughts were. The heather are
tired of certain kinds of dlined,
drearily-clad and uninteresting looking
missionaries; they want c1ange. She
is going to give them the change, and
1t is going to be big and welcome one.
She going to dazzle them with pretty
clothes, and theater hats, and dainty
shoes and silk stockings.
There can be but one outcome to the
plan-she will succeed in converting
every male inhabitant Of that portion
of the country in which she establishes
herself. Who can Withstand a pretty
woman, prettily attired in frills and fur
bellows? No white man, certainly, and
the East Indian is quite susceptible. The
women may be little harder to win,
for Jealousy grows rampant in the east
as we'll as the west; but they will come
to see how her sleeves are cut and her
dress gored, and they will hear the
words of wisdom at the same time.
So all hail to the pretty missionary
in pretty clothes! She is the most well
come form of the new woman.-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune.
The herald., 1897-02-28
CONDITION OF THE STREETS
Some Suggestions to the Council BY
Superintendent Drain
Re-surfacing of Spring, Main and Sixth Streets
Recommended and Sprnkilng Pro-
hlbted-city Hall Notes

Street superintendent Drain yester-
day filed with the city clerk the follow
ing communication to be presented to the
council tomorrow:
To the Honorable Council OF the City
Of Los Angeles: L would respectfully call
your attention to the wretched condition
of Main and Spring streets from Temple
to Ninth streets; also Sixth street from
Main to Pearl streets. The surface Of
these streets is in such miserable condi-
tion that it is an absolute waste of mon
ey to attempt to repair them. hereby
recommend that your honorable body
take action to have these streets re-
surfaced; that the street railway COM
panies having tracks on these streets be
compelled to put in heavy rails, which
will do away with the constant tear
ing up of the same for repairs. l would
further recommend that sprinkling
paved streets be prohibited. The pres
ent condition of many of our paved
streets is due in no small measure to the
constant flooding of the same. l would
further ask that some action be taken
to have such portions of street railway
tracks not now in use removed. The
holders of the franchise on such tracks
make no effort to keep the same in re-
pair, and they become a menace to the
safety of VeSlicles travelling such q
thoroughfare.
The herald., 1897-02-28
THE BUSINESS MEN AROUSED
Merchants and Manufacturers Will Try
to Raise a Fund
Important n.etinR Of the Board Of Directors.
Committees Appointed to Canvass
the City

A special meeting Of the board Of d.
rectors of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' association was held in the board
rooms in the Wilcox block yesterday
afternoon, to take steps toward raising
fund for furnishing work for the un-
employed. The movement inaugurated
several weeks ago, number of gentle
men asked the association to take the
matter in, charge and see what they
could do, and the meeting yesterday was
the result. Among those present were
President Frank and Messrs, Herrin and
Blackstone, Fay, Chamberlain, Bart
lett and Danial. at the association:
The herald., 1897-02-28

ner as to help the deserving without
also encouraging frauds.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
association has felt the necessity Of at
tacking the vexed problem in practical
way and giving the well-to-do and kind
hearted people of this city an oppor-
tunity to contribute to relief fund that
would be wisely and humanely expend-
ed for the actual relief of suffering, and
not be wasted upon professional tramps.
With this end in view the board Of di-
rectors has assumed the responsibility
of accounting for a fund to be con-
tribuated by the business and profess
sional men, the property owners the
manufacturers, and all classes who de-
our midst, and who sincerely wish to rs
Sist in alleviating suffering and dis
tress.
Feeling that wise, humane and vigor-
Gus policy is demanded at once, the
board of directors of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association, in special
session, passed resolutions authorizing
the appointment Of the necessary COM
mittees for accomplishing this work.
The following gentlemen will be called
upon to act as an executive committee,
in connection with the board Of directors
of the Merchants and Manufacturers
association, namely: General Charles
Forman, A. Jacoby, Rev. VIII A.
Knighten, Judge Charles Silent Bishop
George Montgomery and also Mr..
Dewey, president of the Council Of La
Dor.
The following subcommittee have
also been appointed to solicit donations
and will call upon you early this week.
We earnestly appeal to you for liberal
response. Contrast your own situation
with q hunger and deStitutlOn
in the home of the unemployed, and be
liberal, be generous
II. w. FRANK, Pres,
WIN. H. KNIGHT, Sec.
SOLICITING COMMITTEES.
lawyers. A. Graves, chairman; H.
T. Gage, ]. W. Mckinley.
Doctors-Joseph Kurtz, chairman;
Granville McGowan, James J. Choate.
Real Estate-C. F. Day, chairman;
Wesley Clark, A. e. Pomeroy.
Manufacturere-Joe Maier, chair
man; Fred L. Baker, r. H. Heron.
Schools-Prof. Foshay, chairman; c.
C. Davis, A. G. Bartlett.
Contractors-A. Ramlsh, chairman;
Conrad Sherer, A. Dunningan.
Butchers-S. Maier chairman; Chas.
Gassan, L. V. Sentuos. Ht *
Corpora tions-Fred Wood, chairman
J. A. Muir, w. H. Perry, F. K. Rule, w.
Is. cline.
Banks-Frank Gibson, chairman;
F. F. Fay, H. J. Fleishman.
Property Holders-J. B. Lanker-
SHIN, chairman; John Bryson, Judge
Charles Silent o. T. Johnson, T. d.
Stimson, Fl. Newmark, John T. Fran els.
Hotels and restaurants-H. w. Chase,
chairman; A. c. Bilicke, M. M. Potter.
Wholesale merchants-J. A. Barucli,
chairman; Carl Seligman, l. A. Lothian,
Frank L. King, J. Schroeder.
Broadway merchants-J. M. Schnei-
der, chairman; Arthur Lett, G. Verdier
Spring street merchants north of Sec
ond street-N. p. Blackstone, chairman;
f. b. Sherwood w. B. Bluett.
Spring street merchants between Sec
and and Sixth streets-Niles Peasa,
chairman; Charles Brown, D. W. Kirk
land.
Main street merchants-Max. Mey-
berg, chairman; P. H. Matthews, Ed
mund Germain.
These committees are expected to get
to work promptly tomorrow morning
and make an active canvass. Anyone
who may be overlooked by the commit
tee can send their contributions direct
to the president or secretary Of the as
sociation.