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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
The William Goat as He La at Newbern.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
New Bern, N. c., April II.
This morning a northern tourist"
walked into the lobby of the .Chattaw-
ka hotel, and sneeringly remarked:
This is a mischief of a place. Just
see the whole town turn out to witness
a fight between a cur dog and a billy
goat"
Sure enough just Ground the corner,
q big rGWd Of mites and blacks were
asse nbled, and dczens : ctne.s were
sWa1nlin2 TO the spot. In the middle
OF the street, a medium sized 'Willian
goat" was s~tIbJoInly defending him.
sell against the attacks of four cur
dogs, that were sna opirg at him,
front md rear. The crowd yelled
whenever either sid scored a point.
The dogs were mad, Ind the goat wa,
furiOusly So. He Quickly commenced
aggressive tactics. Gathering hiIneslf
tOG ether until his small muscular body
looked like a big hairy ball, he began
the most terrific battle of the kind.
that the writer ever witnessed. With
lightning like rapidity he knocked out
every dog in the gang. Seemingly
mad t2yOnd control, he butted a mule
nearly off it's feet and charging upon a
dray which was passing, he struck one
of the wheels a whack, which Ound-
ou IKE d StedHl DUdl cOillSiON. win MS
horns locke in the spOkeS, he revolved
with the wheel until extricated by sew
eral men, upon whom the %ferOcious an
imal turned, both butting ard biting
like a devil.
Deliver me from the gratitude of 2
goat" remarked a prominent citizen,
who, with the writer, was viewing the
trouble from a safe vantage ground.
The monster finally landed on the ribs
of an old darkey, MASKING his watch
into pie" and biting him on the leg.
A rope and chain were brought and
with much difficulty his "gOatship"
was bound and dragged from the thor-
Oughfare.
These aic facts with fully half of the
battle left out. 1t is supposed that the
animal had swallowed a copy of the
New YOrk World with the account by
John L. Sullivan of the ~Fizsimmons-
Corbett mill. I have not learned wheth-
er he is a democrat, populist or repub-
lican, but have g suspicion that he is
a "Russellite." Any way. The fought
to beat the band"
A TRAVELLER.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
BOTHERING THE REvENUER.
Exercising a Collectors Ingenuity ~ Well
rs vfEilsnce-Preparing for Truck Snip.
me1ts-A Red Letter" Sunday-News

me.es-A Red Letter" s~unday-News
Budget
Correspondence OF The Messenger-)
Fayetteville, n. C.. April II.
Deputy Collector w. c. Troy lighted
on q carload of about forty barrels
.eof whiskey at the Atlantic Coast Line
railroad depot, this morning. which
has set him to scratching his head
metaphoricalIy. He feels morally sure
that it is a c~ontraband lot, but the
tracks are covered with a shrewdness
which would puzzle a Philadelphia
lawyer.
Large consignements Of fruit and
vegetable crates come in now on every
train; several wagon loads went out
this morning TO Myrtle Grove, Mr.. S.
II. Strange, manager. and a little warm
weather now VIII send peas, bears, ber-
ries, etc, whirIing northward.
Yesterday was full of interest at the
different churches. Rev. L. w. Craw-
ford, formerly pastor of the Hay street
Methodist church, filled his old pulpit
to the great delight of the congrega-
ton; Professor w. L. POteat, Of Wake
Forest, preached ably in the Baptist
church, and this morning made a pleas
ant visit to the Fayetteville Military
academy; Father Griffith conducted di-
vine services in the Catholic church,
where the music was of an exception
ally classic order; Rev. l. w. Hughes.
of ST. Johns church. filled the pulpit,
in the evening, of St. Joseph's church
(colored); and Rev. A. j. Mckelway,
after a very able m administered
the Holy communion in the Presby-
terrain church.
Mr.. A. J.. Cook has introduced, with
fine effect. a new feature in ouse-
painting, on his dwelling on Hay street.
now nearing completion: the moss
green % setting off bright colors ar
tistically blended on other parts of the
building. The handsome new resi-
dences of Messrs. j. NJ. Roddick and
w. G. Mclaughlin, on Person street,
will soon be finished. Mr.. w. L. Holt
has purchased a beautiful lot of the
Hindale estate, on Haymount, and will
build at an early date.
Mr.. Jesse Powers, who was a sufferer
by the recent lamentable accident on
the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail-
way, has gone through much pain from
his injuries, but is on the rOad to recOv-
cry.
Fayetteville will welcome Polk Miller
with both arms wide open next Mon
day night-he is a prime favOrite with
our people; and, then, he comes to help
the fire out. of which Organi-
cation we are very proud.
The death Of Daniel w. VOORHEES,
recalls the popularity which the tall
sycamore of the Wabash" had won in
the south even in the early flower of
his public life. Although in that same
year he had defended young Cook, a
leading actor in the JOh Brown raid,
he delivered the annual commencement
grafton at the university of Virginia,
amid such a storm of enthusiasm as
is seldom accorded to any public speak
er. Your correspondent we'll remem-
bers how his eloquence thrilled the
national democratic convention which
nominated Samuel J. Tilden at ST.
Louis in 1876.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
THE BEACH HOTEL COMPANY
1t Was Organized Yesterday, With Mr..
George Campbell as Observation-Disclosures
Meeting to BE Held Today.

The stockholders of the Wrightsville
Beach Hotel Company, for which a
charter, was recently issued by Col
onel John D.. Taylor, clerk of the SUI
periOr court, met yesterday evening
at 6 o'clock for the purpose of organ
izing.
MIR. George Campbell, of Charlotte,
was elected president, and Mr.. J. S.
Worth, of this city, secretary and treas
urer.
Another meeting will be held this
morning to elect a boiard of directors
and to transact other business.
The corporators of the company are
Messrs. George Campbell, B.. G. Worth,
c. w. Worth, J. S. Worth, G. H. Smith,
Oscar Pearsall, r. w. Hicks, John S.
Armstrong and George R. French.
Mr.. D. Hanna, the contractor is rush
ing things on the building. He has fiji
ty to sixty hands at work and has laid
the foundation and will lay the sleep
ers for the floors today. The frame
work is ready and will probably be put
up tomorrow.
The force of hands work from day
light till dark and Mr.. Hanna guaran-
tees he will turn over the keys of the
new hotel to Mr.. Campbell in six weeks.
Mr.. Campbell came down from Char
lotte yesterday to attend the meeting
of the stockholders. He visited the
beach to see how the work on the hotel
is progressing and will return home this
afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Democrrts I'm Caucus.i

Washington. April 12-The first
meeting CT the new executive commit
tee of the National Association Of Dem
ocratic clubs took place here today at
the Ebbitt house. There was a full at
tendance OF members and, In addition.
some Of the officers who are ex-officio
members Of the committee. those pres
en-, iroludi1g Hon. CHauncey +. Black,
Of Pennsylvania; Hon. Jos. c. Sibley.
of Pennsy Ivania; Senate Fa Ilkner, of
West Virginia; Repres entative Benton
McNillin. of Tennessee Representative
Benton. Of Missouri, proxy for Governor
Stone: Hon. George Fred Williams, OF
Massachusetts,; Lloyd l. Jackson. OF
Maryland; Hon. w. ]. Bryan. CO Ne
braska. proxy for James q. Dahlman:
| Representative Mcclure, OF California.
| proxy for Senator White. of the same
state: Representative Allen. OF Missis-
sippi. proxy for a Money, OF the
same state: Hon. James Kerr. Of Penn
sylvania, Vice President Josephus Dan
| iels. OF North Carolina: +. Chambers
Smith, OF North Carolina
Mr.. McMillin was chosen TO preshde
| over the deliberations of the commit
tee. The members OF the
say the meeting vas more fully at
tended and the interest displayed was
greater than at any previous gathering
OF a after defeat In a pre-
| viouS campaign. The reports OF the
officers showed a very satisfactory con-
dition of the affairs of the association.
During the campaign there were in
existence 5 1000 democratic clubs. 5000
of which had been for med during the
campaign and which lasped after the
election There are approximately 5000
clubs in existence.
The report of the treasurer showed
a small Indebtedness which was
promptly provided for and a new fund
for carrying on the work in hand was
| created.
There was a very general discussion
of the work that had been done during
the past campaign and the methods and
measures to be adopted for the future.
| A committee consisting of MeSsrs.
Black. McMillin and Mcguire was ap-
pointed 10 prepare en- address to tho
democratic voters of the country which
the committee unanimously adopted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Return of the President and Party.

Washington, April 12-The president
Mrs. Mckinley and their party return
ed to the White house at 1885 O'Clock
today, after a five lays trip on The
Potomac and Chesapeake bay. THAI
great benefit had been derived by the
whole party was Immediately appar-
ent as the carriages discharged their
loads at the White house door. The
president stepped out first, very nimbly
and with the assistance of the maid
Mrs. Mckinley was helped out. She
had a happy smile for the persons who
stood by to greet her and appeared to
be much stronger than when she left
the White house a few days ago. Her
walk was more confident and her gem
eral health showed signs of improve,
ment,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Strawberry Shipments

The shipments of strawberries along
the Wilmington and Weldon railroad
are beginning to pick up right along
now The Southern Express Conway
carried out fifty crates yesterday.
Twenty crates were shipped from
Rocky Point, fifteen crates from Bur-
gaw, ten crates from Ashton, and the
remainder from other points.
1t is expected that there will be 600
crates for shipment on next Saturday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
THE kCHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
"A Special Meeting Yesterday to Invite tn e
Pennsylvania Editors to Wilmington.
The Southern Baptist Convention.

A Special Meeting Yesterday to Invite the
Pennsylvania Editors to Wilmington.
The Southern Baptist Convention.
The chamber of m held a spe-
cial meeting yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock to consider the matter Of in
viting to our city the party Of Pernsyl-
vania editors who are to make a pill
grimage to the south next month. Pres
ident James H. Chadbourn, Jr., presto
ed and Colonel John L. Cantwell, the
secretary, was on hand as usual.
President C~hadbourn explained the
object of the meeting am called on A.
J. Howell, Jr., Esq, to make a fuller
statement.
Mr.. Howell, read a letter stating that
the editors would reach North Carolina
about the 1st of May and they could
include Wilmington i'm their itinerary
on the 5th of May. 1t was aid they
could only be here a few hours.
After the matter had been discussed
by Messrs. A. j. Howell, Sam Bear, Jr.,
F. i. Higgins, r.. .. Meares, C.. f.
Borden, 3. F. King, Colonel F. w.
Kerchner, and Colonel Walker Taylor,
on motion Of Colonel Taylor it was de-
cided not to invite the editors here at
this time, as the will have it's
hands full in helping to a k care Of the
Southern Baptist convention which
will be here at the same time, prevent
ing the chamber from giving the editors
the attention they o desire to ex-
tend. The secretary was instructed to
communicate with the manager and ex-
press the regrets Of the chamber under
the circumstances and the hope that
they may visit our city later.
After the chamber adjourned, the
committee having in charge the ar
rangements for entertaining the dele
gates to the Southern Baptist conven-
ton held a meeting. Colonel Walker
Taylor, the chairman, presided and re-
ports were received from the various
subcommittee. Up to date homes
have been secured for sol delegates,
and it is hoped to secure homes for 300
more.
Under the invitation of the chamber
OF commerce, the rooms of the chamber
have been converted into convention
headquarters and will be SO used until
the convention is over. The Rev. w.
B.. Oliver has secured the services Of
Miss Lizzie Struthers as ste~nOgrapher
and type writer and the rooms are
open every day from 9 a. m, till 5 p.
m. Necessarily a large amount Of cor
re%spondence has to be don concerning
the preliminary arrangements for the
convention. A large amount of rail-
road advertising matter is being sent
to the delegates, and numerous letters
are being answered from all over the
south and many points north.
1t is hoped that all citizens who can
offer their hospitality to the delegates
will report to Mr.. Oliver, or to any of
the subcommittee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
THE VI
First Day OF Che Spring Term-The CriMt-
nal Cases Transferred to the CrfminA
Court-Tv Divorces Granted.

h0A SdSGH AIouSACEECu y BY IA
Court-TvO Divorces Granted.
The superior court of New Hanover
county convened yesterday at 10 A. m,
His Honor Judge James D. McIver,
presiding. The officers of the oour in
attendance were Solicitor NJ. C. Rich
arason, Of Clinton. Colonel John D.
Taylor, clerk, Captain Preston Cum
ming, deputy clerk, and Deputy Sheriff
". w. King.
Upon motion of the solicitor, the
court issued the following order:
TT is ordered that all cases now
pending in this court for costs or Tor
trial. under the act of the Legislature
ratified February 1s. 1897. taking all
criminal actions from the superior
court, be transferred and are hereby
! transferred to the circuit criminal
| court to be held for the county of New
Hanover on the 26th Of April, 1897, and
that all parties, defendants and wit
nesses, be notified Of the same by pub
| lication or otherwise"
The solicitor reported hat he had
examined the clerks office and found
everything in good condition.
/! There being no criminal cases, it was
not necessary to ~enTpannel a grand
jury.
The court took UP and disposed Of
cases as follows:
Lula NJ. Clayton VS.. Carolina Central
Railroad Company, by agreement Of
counsel forty days were allowed plain
Tiff to file complaint and forty days
thereafter were allowed defendant to
answer.
John Merritt VS.. Ellen Merritt, suit
for divorce, decree of divorce issued.
John Suggs VS.. Bette Suggs, suit for
divorce, decree of divorce issued.
State VS.. w. H. King, defendant rec
ognized with John d. Bellamy, Jr.,
Esq, for his appear ance at the next
term of the circuit criminal court.
State VS.. Elvin Whitfield, mol pressed.
State VS.. James Tate, Jr. mol pressed.
The two cases involving the ago
atty of Wilmington, brought into court
on quo Warranto proceedings to test the
question as to whether Mayor Wright,
Mayor Harriss or Mayor Green is may
or, were set for next Monday.
The court took a recess till his
morning at 10 o'clock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Meals.

Meals.
Northbound connections at Fayetteville
With Atlantic Coast Line for all points
North and East, at Sanford with the Sea
southern Railway company. at Walnut
Cove with the Norfolk and Western rail-
road for Winston-Salem.
~Southbound connections at Walnut
Cove with the Norfolk and Western rail.
rad Tor Roanoke and points North and
west, at Greensboro with Southern rail-
all points North and East. al Fayetteville
with the Atlantic Coast LIN for al
points south. 1T Maxton with the Sea.
BOA Air "a for Charlotte. Atlantis
ana all p south and Southwest
:. W. F. W. r KYLE
Genl ---oager. Gen'l Pass A9ent
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
To Prepare a Reception for the Southern
Baptist Convention.

The ladies auxiliary of the Y. M. G..
A. AVE held no meetings this winter,
though a good many of the members
have been doing work for the ~associa-
tion. "A meeting is called for tomor-
some preparations for a reception to
be given to the Southern Baptist con-
vention when it meets here in May, and
it is hoped that every member who can
will attend. Those unable to be pres
ent are invited to send the dues for
1897, as some money will be.needed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
: First ShipmeDt of Cauiitiower.

Mr.. J.. W. Barnes, Jr, the represen-
tative here for MesSrs. j. P. Meyer &
Co., of Philadelphia, received a tele-
gram from his house yesterday saying
that a barrel of cauliflower, shipped
from Wilmington last Saturday by Mr..
H. l.. Horne, was sold at 50. This is
the first shipment of eaulifiower this
season.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Reduced Rates to Wilmington.

On account of the meetings of the
Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
and the Grand Commandery, knights
Templar, to be held in Wilmington,
May 11th, the Atlantic Coast Line will
sell round trip tickets for one first class
fare. Tickets will be sold on May 10th
and 18th, with May 18th as the final
limit for return.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16

AS badness makes one look prema-
turely old, so a full head of hair gives
to mature life the appearance of youth.
To secure this and prevent the former,
Ayers Hair Vigor is confidently recon-
mended Both aides and gentlemen
prefer it to any other dressing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Killing Monks and Burning Church IS

Madrid, April 9.-Dispatches received
here from Manila, capital of the Phil
ippine islands, say that the insurgents
have killed several monks and have
burned the churches Of Buena Vista.
Guideva, and Engad. Insurgents are
also said to be erecting fertilization in
favorable positions. The Spanish mill
tary operations are almost at a stand
tills, pending the arrival of further re-
Inducements from Spain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Loss of Life in the Knoxville Fire.

Knoxville. Tenn. April 12-The latest
developments in the Knoxville fire are
that at least six persons lost their lives
in the hotel Knox on Thursday morning.
A large force of men was at work all
day yesterday e~xcavating the ruins, but
the work is not more than one third over.
The hotel register has not as yet been
found.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
ONE IN A THOUSAND.

One summer, several years ago, while
~railroading in Mississippi 1 became
badly affected with malarial blood
poison, that repaired my health for
mere than two years. Several offensive
ulcers appeared on my legs, and moth
ing seemed to give permanent relief
until I took of botanic Blood Balm (B.
B. Ed, which cured me entirely.
M. D.. LANE, DeverauX, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
RESTORED TO HEALTH.

If you are suffering with any skin OF
blood disease, rheumatism, Catarrh
Ulcers, Old Sores, General Debility, etc.
send staB"p to the Blood Balm Co, Al
lanta, Ga, for book of wonderful cures
free This book will point the way to
speedy recovery.
Botanic Blood Balm. (B. r. b is
manufactured after q long tested pre-
script;Cn Of an eminent physician, and
is the bc~t building-up and blood puri-
flying medicine in the world. Beware OF
substitutes. Price S1.00 for large bottle
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
Mr.. Jordan to be Reappointed.

Washington. April 12.-It is said by per-
sons who are believed to have knowledge
of the matter, that Assistant United
states Treasurer Jordan. whose term of
office will expire in a few days, will be
re-appcinted by President Mckinley. Mr..
Jordan is a gold democrat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16

To restore gray hair to it's natural
color as in youth, cause it to grow
abundant and strong, there is no bet
ter preparation than Halls Hair Re-
newer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
The latest results of pharmaceutical

lIIt IdIESl TtSuIIS OF dTdI1CVUClCd
science and the best modern appliances
are availed of in compromising Ayers
arsaparilla. Hence, though half a
century in existence as a medicine. it
is fully abreast Of the age in al that
goes to make it the standard blood
purifier.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-04-16
IN EFFECT SUNDAY. MAY II, 1890.

Nos. b and s mixed trains.
Nos. Z and 8 passenger trains.
Trains 8 and Z P. m. make connection.
head City and Beaufort.
Connection with steamer Neuse at New
bern to and from Elizabeth City and Nor
folk Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Steamer Geo. D. Purdy makes daily
trips between Jacksonville and New River
points.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday,.
Daily except Sunday.
II. A. WHITING,
General Manager.
Traffic Manager. my n tt
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CAPE FEAR AND YADKIN VALLEy
RAILWAY CO.
JOHN GILL, Receiver.


In Effect April Attn, 1897.
The herald., 1897-09-19

this season. I noticed black velvet
blue velvet forming a narrow, round
yoke that followed the line Of the col
lar, which was so simple that it hardly
seems worth mentioning, yet the most
somber gown could be easily bright
ened up in this manner without the aid
of a dressmaker, and it Is a very good
thing to remember when one is trying
to remodel an old dress.
Sleeves are made of the same ma
terial from wrist to shoulder, but may
be very small and then broadened with
ruf1ies or trimmed caps at the top. No
sleeve puffs of separate material are
and nearly cover the hand are again
fashionable. They are usually cut in
two parts and trimmed with braid or
whatever ornamentation is used on the
rest Of the dress.
Some Of the new materials have a
trimming woven in an all-over pattern,
to go with them. This usually forms
the sleeves and the bottom of the skirt
as indicated in the accompanying illus
tration. The loose hanging jacket has
a border at the bottom of the same
trimming as we'll as the square lapels.
The plain silk waist here shown is a
very good example of those in which
most young girls will return to college
and which most business women will
wear to their offices and school rooms
as September calls them back to their
various tasks.
The herald., 1897-09-19

The famous singer has acquired e3
cellent command of English since tha1
eventful night in Chicago and regard
the United States as the most Interest,"
ing country in the world. 1T has tn
most remarkable intellectual develop
ment, the most vitality and energl
among the common people. The Euro
pean lower classes are dull and apas
thetic. Here even the locksmith wha
repairs ones trunks, the man who carr
ries them upstairs, the very newsboN
who bring your papers, have Quicn
intelligence and alertness that on@
finds nowhere else."
Madame Tavary is a very pretty
blonde (natural, not chemical) of Russ
sian parentage. She was married about
eight years ago to an Egyptian of high
rank. Her husband accompanies hei
on her travels and acts as her business
manager in general way.
KATHERINE S. PARKS.
Copyright, 1897, by Bachelor Syndicate
The herald., 1897-09-19
MOST INTERESTING OF ALL JEWELS.
Wonderful Collection Of Historical Rings at the South
Kensington Museum in London

The South Kensington Museum in
London contains what is probably the
most remarkable collection Of historic
rings in the world. In this most
exquisite and perfectly arranged Of all
treasure houses, the troth of kings,
the romance and tragedy of famous
lines, give a keen personal interest to
the cases filled with gems that are both
royal in themselves and have been
made royal by the touch of royalty.
Amid the clasped hands and true
lovers knots we find one lined with the
Scottish arms. having on the seal the
letters M. H.-Mary and Henry-the
wedding ring of Mary. Queen of Scots
and Henry Darnley. The name of
Mary Stuart always thrills. but her
loveliness we cannot gather from any
of her authentic portraits in the ma
tional galleries. We must conclude
that some grace of expression that
could not be caught on canvas was her
charm.
In black and white enamels on gold,
with hexagonal bezel. we find the