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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13
AVOID SCANDAL AND EXTRAVA-
CANOE.

1t is to be hoped that the legisla-
ture to meet will steer clear of all ex-
travagant and needless appropriations.
h eyes of the people will be upon it
n will watch closely any extrava-
gance in the use of the public moneys.
Some of the newspapers are demand
ing a razeeing of salaries. We think
this should be approached with eau
ton. There is such a thing as intelli-
gent, wise economy, nj there is an
cient saw that run penny wise and
pound foolish" Do not seek to cripple
or starve on the n hand, or to
splurge and waste on the other hand.
The middle way is almost always the
wise and safe way. The democratic
platform adopted had this:
we denOunce the scandal, extray-
agance, incompetency and corruption
of the present republican state admin
istration."
Well taken. for the scandals We're
conspicuous for d~epravity and immor-
ality and dishonesty. The extrava-
gance was quite needless and waste
full, while corruption ate like a canker
and blurred the record. Avoid as YOU
would a charnel house the faults and
pollutions of the black radical gang.
The people expect and demand good
government. They voted for it, fought
for it, won it. Do not disappoint them
Messrs. Legislators. Pass only good
and needed laws tha will stand the
test and will not require an extra ses-
sion or called session to amend or
abolish them. Make haste slowly. Bad
laws blast and offend. Wise laws pro-
tect and bless. Let all corruption be
shut out-everything that is remotely
kin to it or concerns it. Spurn all Job
berry. To retain the confidence of the
people n have a permanent hold
upon elections, wisdom. integrity,
practical judgment n trre patriot
ism must be asserted from the Begin
ming of the session to the close. Let
there be no trading for selfish ends or
The old, often quoted but
perpetually admirable and wise advice
Of Cardinal Woisey ii Henry the
Eighth" will ever remain the best of
advice to all politicians and legisla-
tors:
BE just and fear not:
Let all the ends thou aim'St at be thy
- country's,
Thy Gods and truths"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13

Billie lies d~ust-coyered, unread, and
bu' for TIE preaching Of the Word
men would never hear. BE- persuaded,
and 1--we. But among men who are SUI
ficient for these things?" A mar to
preach the truths of God shouia under
stand them both in theory and prac-
tice. He should be intellectually equip
ped by study as well as by Chris
tian experience. He should know
whereof he speaks. He should above
all things be strong in the grace that
Is in Christ Jesus" He should know
the Scriptures thoroughly well and
have an experimental knowledge Of
the same, illumined by the Holy Spirit
and Strong in the Lord, and IN the
power of His might" II he is
not indeed with the power from on
high" and Is not Intellectually quail
fed by study he may mot endure hard
ness" as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
He may shrink under trial from duty
and yield to difficulties. He will not
be Crowned" except he strive lawfully"
Perseverance, fidelity, zeal, consecra-
ton, wisdom, horse-sense, learning in
the Scriptures of Inspiration are es-
sentials not to be spurned or neglected.
The pew has great and solemn duties
also, n woe De to the man who does
not perform them up ito the easur
of his ability" IF we deny Him, He
also will deny u.s." God will forever
fulfil His part Of the contract. "It is
a faithful saying, For if we are dead
with Him, we shall also live with~Him."
He will reward and He will punish ac-
cording to His promise. God cannot
and will not deny Himself" The
blessed Saviour told His disciples and
us, that whatsoever shall deny me be-
fore men, him will / also deny before
My Father which is in Heaven" Re-
member that this is not all of life to
live, and that when this poor, lit
tie, unsatisfying life is ended that af-
ter it all, after death itself, there is
1.-The judgment" See Hebrews 9:27.
God "abideth faithful" Let men
"strive lawfully" and faithfully for the
higher, the larger life, hat they may
be IN the upper ana Detter
Kingdom. After writing that We saw
a clipping we had taken recently from
a religious exchange. The celebrated
and very gifted and most marvellous
preacher, Rev. Frederick w. Robert
son, of the English Established Church,
who died in mis- very prime, less than
40 years of age, said more ouotable,
admirable things than any preacher of
the last half century. He said this, and
it is pertinent to a part of the above:
II think the strictness of self-exami-
nation for ministerial fitness in con-
J tanned in that solemn, searching Ques-
ton of our Lord, thrice repeated, ST.
mon, son of Jonas, lowest thou Me more
than these?' 1t is not a minister's wis
dom, but his conviction, which imparts
itself to others. Nothing gives life but
life. Real flame Ion kindles other
flame. This was the power of the apps
ties. We believe, and therefore speak.
Firm faith in what they spoke, that
was the basis of the apostles strength;
but in us there is one thing wanting
we only half believe"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Chanel Hill. December 10.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Chapel Hill, December 10.
Last night in Gerard hall the Uni
versity Dramatic Club gave their first
performance for this season. They pre-
scented the two farce comedies "The
Little Rebel" in one act, by Coyne and
Evening Dress" in two acts by Will
liam Dean Howells. both plays abound
in ludicious situations and amusing
mix-ups. All the characters acted their
parts perfectly and showed true Thes-
plan art in the rendition. THE Little
Rebel is of love. The mother and
daughter love the same man. Finally
after much skillful trickery on the
daughters part and many most anus
ing occurrences the daughter marrles
her lover and throws her mother off
on some one else. Evening Dress"
abounds in funny and peculiar situa-
ton. The husband who has just re-
turned from a long journey and is ex-
ceedingly tired promises his wife to
follow her to a musical; she telling him
that a friend will call for him. When
the friend comes, he begins to dress
but after searching, he cannot find his
dress suit. All the rest of the evening
is spent in. looking for his dress clothes
and Immediately the house is turned
upside down. All to no purpose. 1t
cannot be found. His wife finally re-
turns, very much enraged, but finally
has to acknowledge her own guilt in
having hid the clothes. Explanations
ensue and no harm results. Both plays
are indeed amusing and they kept the
audience ~convulsed from beginning to
end.
While all the characters are by boys,
yet Messrs. Carr, Harriss and Gruver
make very charming females and sue
coed in captivating the audience.
Messrs. Woodland, and Lockett also
played their parts very ably.
During the Christmas holidays the
club will show in Tarboro, GoldSboro,
Wilson and on the night of these tn
in the opera house, they will present
these two plays in Wilmington.
All the lectures concluded today and
on Monday the final examination before
the holidays begin. They will continue
till the % nd. The The gymnasium
has ceased having exercises until af-
ter Christmas.
DIR. Hume is in attendance On the
Baptist convention at Greenville.
Professor Cobb is also away from the
'shill".
DR.. Hoge who has been here for the
past week. left yesterday. He made
a most excellent impression and all
hated to see him leave. While here
he has made many friends and has done
much good with his excellent but short
talks in the chapel and Young Mems
Christian Association.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13

There are some passages in Paurs
second letter to Timothy, in the second
chapter, to which we would refer brief
". 1t is set forth how God is faithful,
both in rewards and punishments. The
APOSTLE primarily states the duties en-
Joined upon the ministry, but VIVA
applies to them in part also applies TO
the disciples, to the people who SIT In
the news. The faithful men" OF the
pulpit-truly converted n consecrat-
ed men, of real piety and good SOL
oilers of Jesus Christ" are to enforce.
to expound. to read the Scriptures, n
to devote themselves to this most i'm
Dortant work mot entangling them
sexes with the affairs of this life.
But the men of the pews are also 70
..enc ure hardness and Ito strive for
masteries' in order that they with the
ministers who are faithful and true
SLOW to read. to study Gods unerring,
NAV at last be "crownen." Men are
sure ord of truth. They neglect the
Christian Scriptures, end forget 'ae
lest of tidings or would forget II trey
did .ro. hear them from the pulpit.
The human heart is naturally deceitfui
and sinful and will not love spiritual
things or seek the chief mercies Oh
God that. a one can mak men happy
and blessed forevermore. The Holy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13
POstOmee Robbers Identified
Especial to. The Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. C., December 10.-Fn-
teen citizens from L%aurinburg and
Maxton visited the jail here today to
see if they could identify three men
who are charged with attempting to
crack the p~ostofice safe at Laarinburg
and with robbing the postofiee safe al
Maxton Of $500. They identified Chas.
Jones and Joseph Jones as the robbers
and the latter will be tried in the
United States circuit court Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13

The grand jury Of Beaufort county
found q true bill for murder in the
second degree against Ed. Dudley for
the killing Of the negro, Henry Will
kans, at Washington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-13
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1898.
RELIGIOUS EDITORIALS FOR
SUNDAY

eff thou wouldst free myself from
doubt,
Find God within, and work without"
The age-herald., 1898-05-08

Chisolm, Anna Morrow, Bertha Lewis, Helen Ehrman, Isabel Dangaix Kathleen Hundley and Eloise Ball, seven of Blrming- hams brightest and best young women, to present the colors to the regiment.
 Miss Louise Chisolm, who at the confed- crate reunion four years ago in this city posed In a tableau as "America," will pre- sent the stars and stripes. She Is daugh- ter of Colonel and Mrs. Robert Chisolm, and came of distinguished South Carolina ancestry. She herself was born in Charles ton, s. c. Miss Chisolm is a women whose tender beauty is but the setting of the Jewel of modesty and all womanly grace She went on a mission of live and duty to cheer the men who are brave gentle and courteous the models for all time of a dauntless chivalry, men who have gone from mountains and prairie fields, jasmine gardens and magnolia groves in response to their countrys call
 Miss Helen Blanche Ehrman Is the daughter of MT. Rudolph Ehrman, one of Alabama's wealthy lumbermen, and IS one of the Magic City's most popular girls. She graduated year ago from the Female ln- stitute at Columbia, Tenn, and spent the mast winter in Washington, where she was the recipient of many social courtesies. Miss Ehrman is bright and vivacious, styi- ish in appearance, with gray eyes, shaded by dark lashes. She will make her debut in society next winter and her friends pre- dict for her a brilliant success.
 Miss Isabel Dangaix has, as well,as the other maids of honor and sponsor, put in many of the stitches in the flags that will sway in the fragrant breeze that Is wafted over the waters of Mobile bay. She Is of the brunette type of beauty, bright and in-
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
FROM FAIR WOMEN
 ID BRAVE MEN Passes Liberty's Banner bvNoble Daughters of the State to ALABAMA'S CHIVALRIC SONS In HumanityS Name Is the Flag of the
 Country Given.
 UNFOLDING THE NATIONS HONOR That the Enemy's Insults May Be
 Avenged.
 AN HISTORIC DAY AT CANT CLARK When Beautiful Girls of Birmingham and the Manly Defenders of the Common
 wealth Worship at the Shrine
 of Their Nations Glory.
 Special Dispatch to The Age-Hera1d.
 BY HILL FERGUSON. Mobile, May 1.-The presentation of the two flags made by the ladies of Blrming- ham for the First regiment, Alabama Vol unteers, was in every way success, and the ladies are being congratulated on all
Birmingham Ladies MhO Made
 The Flag and WhO Presented 1t
BY ALMA RITTENBERRY.


 One week ago last Friday there gathered in the Commercial club rooms of this city @ number of women, called together by a patriotic sentiment, in which there was neither prejudice nor sectionalism, but a sincere love for truth and justice. It was an expression of the highest type of modern liberal thought.
 The cause of humanity was espoused; the women of Birmingham met together to make two flags for the First regiment, Alabama Volunteers; and while the delft fingers of tEe women piled their needles in sewing together the stripes of red, white and blue, and in embrodering in the blue fields the forty-fve stars that represent the states of the union, and making the handsome reglmental flag with the Ameri- can eagle with wings outspread emblem of a free and liberty-loving people, and with its coat-of-arms of the state painted on it by artistic hands, many new friendships were formed and old ties stronger knit
 It has been a history-making week. For the gray-haired women told of the stirring scenes of '61 when a little spark, ignfted by the civic rights of people, glowed with such brilliancy that 1t illuminated tho
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cided blonde and Is one of the most cul- tured and popular girls of the younger set of society girls. She has vivacity and mag netism, is an artist and a brilliant pianist. She is the daughter of Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis and of the late Burwell B. Lewis, who was for years president of the Univer- sity of Alabama. Her grandfather, Chan cellor Garland, was for number of years at the head of Vanderbilt University, Nash vile, Tenn
 Birmingham has no- brighter. sweeter or prettier girl than Miss Kathleen Martinique Hundley, daughter of Mrs. S. E. Hundley and granddaughter of Judge M. T. Porter. She is the pet and favorite of large num- Der of friends and relatives and has worked not only on the flag, but has been one of the most energetic girls on the relief conn mittee, soliciting from the merchants pro- visions to send to the brave boys who left
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both homes of luxury and poverty to share

both homes of luxury and poverty to share alike the life In soldiers camp.
 Miss Elise Ball Is the daughter of Major and Mrs. George c. Ball, and Is another typical southern girl She comes of fight Ing stock with revolutionary heroes on both sides. Her father was for four years a major in the confederate army. Washing tn's mother was Miss Mary Ball, an an- cestor of her father, Major George c. Ball. Miss Ball has beauty and intellect, is bright, witty, and a general favorite in Birmingham. She Is member of the Am aranth Literary club and of the Alabama Press association. Her mother, Mrs. Geo. c. Ball, who is on the staff of The Age Herald, is one of the brightest women of the south, and wields facile pen on all questions of the day.
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world and left its name and fame writ in immortal fires across heavens Armament" telling of the brave men and sacrificing women, of the grandest army on record, which stood four years against unnumbered foes, while at her feet sat the opening flower of southern womanhood drinking in every word with glowing cheeks and spark ling eyes. Side by side sat the wife of the man who wore the blue and the wife of the one who wore the gray, in friendly con- verse.
 Quite a number of ladies worked at times on the flags, some asking to be allowed to put in a stitch. Among those who have been most prominent In the work are Mrs. Charles G. Brown, the chairman. Upon her fell the burden and responsibility of getting the flags ready to be carried to Mobile yesterday.
 She was ably assisted by Mrs Zac F. Smith, secretary, and Mrs. w. B. Catch ings. who had special charge of the mak- ing of the flag, Mesdames H. B. Gray. T. w. Hardeman, D. Brown, J. D. Dabney, I. O. Smith, A. O. Lane. B. Warnack, A. B. Loveman, F. s. White E. l.. Bridges, J. F. B. Jackson, F. D. Squires, George c. Ball, w. A. Chenoweth. Sam Adler. k. D. Frs well, J. Morgan Smith. E. l.. Higdon. A. w. Haskell. Spencer, Mullen, G. B. Mccormick. Parson, A. A. Clsby, J. w. Libley, Rose Garland Lewis. l.. T. Bradfield, Tessie Fraleigh, Isabel Dangaix, Louise c. Chis- olm, Kathleen Hundley, Sadie Harkins, Minnie Merle Lane, Ruby Bridges. Helen Ehrman, Sarah Rogan. Kate Rogan, M. V. Walker. Ella Herbert, Momie Terrell, Anna Morrow, Lizzie Benagh, Bertha Koe- mig, Carrie Luckie, Carrie Brown, Adeline Randall, Leah Ullman, Elise Ball, Virginia Walker Majorie Catchings and many others.
 Miss Augusta Carlisle Clark, the daugh- ter of General Louis " Clark. who has 6or1n 60 rr1trp rpI, for ha xr,tlf oR and for whom the camp at Mobile is named, was the first contributor Mrs. Brown and the committee made a happy selection when they chose Misses Louise
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and is one of the city's most popular belles, having been a favorite ever since her entrance in society, two seasons ago. She is of the brunette type of beauty with charming personality which attracts all within the radius of her circle. Miss Lucy Morrow, the talented actress is her sis ter. Af9i
 Miss Bertha Boykin Lewis, being first maid of honor to Miss Morrow, will pre- sent the flag and none could make the pre- sentation more gracefully. She Is a de-
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
SPY ARRESTED
 IN WASHINGTON

this city tonight
 
 
 
  a of 
  credit for the by  which
   nder
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 sides for the admirable way in which they did their part in the cause. The scene at Camp Clark was an inspiring one. The splendid band of the Third Infantry of the United States army was on hand to furnish music for the occasion. The weather was beautiful and the enthusiasm of the north Alabama boys. If not Of the Mobile people, knew no bounds. They cheered and cheered and the sight of familiar faces from home was to them a God-send. Miss Louise Chisolm presented the national flag and Miss Bertha Lewis the reglmental flag. Both of their presentation speeches were models of their kind and were brimming over with love for their heroes who wore the blue
 Miss ChishoIm's Speech
 Soldiers of the First Alabama Regiment! I come from the women of Alabama-your mothers and your sisters-to bear a mes- sage and to present gift which should inspire you to heroic deeds in the camp and in the battlefield, to protect and de- tend which should be your highest ambi- tion. You, sons of race destined to rule the world-the gallantry of whose fathers impressed wondering world-to you 1 present your colors-the flag of our coun- try, symbol and sentiment of an united union; emblem of a constitution made for ever sacred by the blood of your fathers. Tn the cause of humanity we give you this flag The valor of an hundred battiefields will tell you how to guard it. It was never raised but for liberty; 1t must never trail In dishonor. Glorious sons of Alabama! envy you your privilege. May the God of Battles ever keep you in His charge, and when you come back the women of Ala bama will greet you.n
 The speech of Miss Lewis was also a beautiful one, and called forth many cheers as did that of Miss Chisholm. All of the regiment could not, of course, hear these speeches, but in honor of Birmingham, the Jefferson Volunteers and the Birmingham Rifles were marched to the front, and the speeches were made dirct1y in front of them. Colonel Higdon received "Old Glry," and thanked the ladies for the love their actions had expressed and declared that the flag should return in glory or It's bear CTS would not return at all.
 Fitzsimons' for Annexation
 At Colonel Higdons request, Chaplain then made another speech of thanks, in which he said in part: You have committed to our care, the emblem of our country. Its bearers will fall, many of them, but there will always be a strong and courageous hand to bear 1t where duty calls" Dr. Fitzsimons touched upon a na- tional question which is now of paramount T believe that the time has
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THE DONS OPEN FIRE
 ON CANCRUISERS.
 RETURN FIRE FELL SHORT

HAVANA. MAY TAT 
   DISCHARGED AMERICANS A PRoJEcTnEs  ANOTHER
  CRUISERS REITERATED 
  POSITIVELY WATER 
 
 
  REPORTED S
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one of Birmingham's most prominent in- surance men.
 Miss Anna Morrow. who was chosen to present the regimental flag to the regiment, but who was prevented from going on ac- count of death in her family Is the daugh- ter of Dr. G. M. Morrow, and Is a Birming-
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RELIEF CREW LEAVES SATURDAY.

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AGAIN BOMBARDED--A SCORE
 OF SPANIARDS KILLED

Z-MATANZAS PEDo BOAT DUPONT AND THE AUXILIARY CRUISER HORNET LASTED Il TWENTY sPANIARDS
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Notes From the Camp

Surgeon General Sternberg today tele- graphed through Governor Johnston that Captain Parkes, of the Woodlawn Light Infantry, would be permitted to retain his place. The whole camp is congratulating him.
 All officers of the First received their commissions today dated April 30 Exam- ination of Birmingham battalion was fin- ished today About twelve men rejected from each company. Those rejected re- turned home today. The others will be sworn in Monday.
 Sergeants Cunningham and Gardner, of Birmingham, had the honor of being the first bearers of the flags. Colonel Higdon today transferred the eight companies of the Second regiment under his command to Colonel Cox.
 The case of smallpox Is said to be doing splendidly and no further outbreak Is ex- pected.
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tellectual, with fascinating manners typ ical woman of the old south-the south we love. She is not only social favorite, but is loved by a large number of people who are outside of society's charmed circle.
 She has been for years identified with the charitable organization of the city. Miss Dangaix is the sister of MT. w. J. Dangaix,
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When Beautiful Girls of Birmingham and the Manly Defenders of the Common wealth Worship at the Shrine
 of Their Nations Glory.
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 BY HILL FERGUSON.

Mobile, May 1.-The presentation of the two flags made by the ladies of Blrming- unteers, was in every way success, and the ladies are being congratulated on all
The age-herald., 1898-05-08
In Humanity'S Name Is the Flag of the
 Country Given.
UNFOLDING THE NATIONS HONOR
That the Enemy's Insults May Be
 Avenged.

AN HISTORIC DAY AT CANT CLARK
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Ladies HeId a ReceptIon

Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Mcdonald re- ceived the regimental flag and replied in a patriotic speech. After the ceremonies the visitors from Birmingham and a number of ladies from Mobile were invited itno Colonel Higdon's tent where refreshments were served. That all were "wild with delight" is the only way to express the condition of the Birmingham boys. They showed their fair visitors through the camp, how they cook, what they ate, and how they lived. Any soldier who could get young lady to sign his pass was given the privilege of visiting town tonight They are nearly all of them in town. The trip down on the special car today was a pleasant one. On the arrival at Mobile a large detachment of soldiers with the band met the train and the ladies were escorted to the Battle house. After making their toiletttes the trip was made out to the camp grounds, where the presentation took place. The ladies are tonight holding reception at the hotel to their friends.