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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27


me smah Girl OF hVe promises io oe q
much-drossod youug person this spring
she may bo inst q linJerg1rlsn ,.ounr
,so,. ,-,,,, t,.. ,..,,,,.,.,,.- .,.... ,,l ID. ~,
.-o-- io"'n's5 Ior u"" ''"''7' Du' D.
-o happens 90 have Cd fashionable mann
na ber w.rdro1o frs quite as extensive
.,d ID. oi,.r o,.if. .,. much Thought of as
d"
or course she has hali q dozen or SO
0f sensible school nOcks. fairly plain
....... ...... ..i ..,..t.. .
but her Wuroton. also contains " real
P,rsian-made hat % bicycle suit made to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

ana require bit little THINNING Many
oft them arc Worn with 90 broad black
velvet waisfb9nd and tine lig collar or
pointed bertha is frequently trimmed with
narrow rows OF black velvet ribbon.
pain cloth dresses are trimmed larishly
with braid. Little gowns OF oark blue
or deep brown show collar cuffs and
vWsth7ud OF white cloth striped with
narrow gold or silver braid. FOR very
small girls tine guimpe dress IS still the
14Vorde. Ine daintiest guimpes have
tho yokos made OF fine tuclls. ana also
groups OF these tiny tucks forming the
cuffs.
For ihc kindergarten young lady who
also attends dancing school there arc
new party lrork which would make her
Jump ANA down with joy they are 20 ,iko
ucr rg sister
DANClNG-sCHOOL FROCKS
a particularly dainty little nock de-
leuod purppscly Tor diuCiur-schooi wear
Us made or light lluc faiuo silk ana
trimmed with blue satin ribbons ami the
nuflcst of accordion-pleated chinon frills.
I1e chiffon nilla arc each edged with
narrow lace ana they outline the low
cut neck. The waist shows just 20 sre-
e,sti0n OF the blouse back and il0nt. end
tne sleeves aro SMALL short puns. The
dress may Poe worn with % guimpc or not
according o. the discretion of The small
glris mamma. Party dresses ol maine
eook and lace insertion ere also very
fashionable. They arc Worn over slip
col some delicate silk and frequently
se ID matching The silk in color is worn
with thcm.
Though The little Imported French einr-
ham gowns are not designed for party
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-27

ming or a high Quit or two caught at
the side.
To complete the fashionable small
girl wardrobe she must surely have a
Dathrohe made OF either eiderdown or
turkish towering macintosh cut in
the latest design. besides her bicycle suit.
The small boy these days has quite as
elaborate a. wardrobe az his young sister.
His waists with their biz sailor collars
rival her shirt waists IN beauty and dain-
tiness. When she wears her silk dancing
gown he appears in velvet suit. He has
vests trimmed with gold braid and shields
20 wear with his sailor suits on which
great big anchors arc embroidered. Etc
mas a base bah suit. spring overcoat
ana nat, gloves and rcckties for every
occasion. oven II IL happens 10 be only
a few months ago that he reached the
dignity OF trousers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
BREVITTES

John Bull has gained a great victory
in Africa. Several thousands of the en-
envy killed. Mr.. Bull is a great fighter.
He would have had Havana in ruins
forty days ago if one of his great war;
ships had been treacherously and dew
ilshly destroyed. With MI. Bull a blow
goes before buster.
The great n illustrious Prince Bis
marck celebrated recently his S3rd am
nIversary. The emperor sent him a
gold handled cane, and at dinner he
called for cheers for Villain.
The news from Florida is that not more
than 1900 bushels of range will be
gathered in the entire state. The cold
weather. did it.
If war comes, look out for a big and
rapid rise in meats, bread, etc, There
VIII be no more money to buy with.
Episcopal Bishop w. C. Doane, of
Albany, N. Y, protests vigorously
against the action of the New York
conference, NJ. E. church, in arraign-
ing Spain for cruelties, inlhumanties
and it's religion.
Ihere is no doubt at present existing
a very warm sympathy between Eng
land and the United States. American
correspondents in England show this
as we'll as the British press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
The Carter Court Martial

Savannah, Ga, April 1.-THE cross
examination of Captain 0. M. Garter
before the cOurt-n ra rtial was begun to-
day shortly after loon. Mr.. Biz con-
Guided the direct examination with an
account of the meeting of Captain
Carter and Captain Gillette in WASH
ingtOn where Captain Carter gave Cap
tain Gillette information as to matters
in his district. He gave Captain GIL
lette letters of Introduction here, in
vited him to ccupy his house and told
ham if there was any other information
he wanted to wire or write him. He
never heard from Captain Gillette af-
ter that thine.
Colonel Carr first asked Captain Car
ter ON the cross examination if he got
h name 90. C. Montgomery" used
ON his trip to Canada, from his name
"Oberlin Montgomery Carter" Captain
Carter replied that he did. Colonei
Barr questioned him closely ON the
subject of advertisements for bids.
Captain Carter did not remember
whether he had ever advertised as
long as thirty days OF not. The adj
vertisements, of 1896, published All
gust 18th, were dated June 9th, and bf Is
We're to be opened September Sth. Cap
ain Carter said the advertisement was
published exactly as approved by the
department. Captain Garter was also
questioned closely on the sending out
of specifications, giving our information
and OF the Twiggs' contract. The
cross-examinatiOn will be continued
tomorrow.
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Cotton Prices and tina War

since 1t has become apparent that the
trouble witch Spain was likely to end in
war cotton has gradually weakened. 1t is
true that the drop has not been sensa-
tlonal IN its proportions, but is mas been
steady, indicating Il firm belief that the
effect CT war would be unfavorable TO the
south 5 great Saple. 1t is true that the
price has within a few days risen some
what in Liverpool. but that IS easily ex-
planned by the fact that the very cause
which would prevent the free shipments
of cotton from this country would make
mat article comparatively scarce abroad.
AS the uRder writer's have already en-
o iced the application of the war risk
clause the cost of shipping cotton has
been enhanced and there is no doubt that
IN the event OF war cotton shipments
would be in some measure disturbed.
hence there is some foundation for the
u~nfaVOrable effect on prices by the prob
ability of war.
1t is of course. not at I'll probable
that Spain would be able TO blockade
any portion OF our coasts. much less our
large ports. and without an effective
blockade there would be no means of
topping shipments from American ports
in foreign bottoms. 1t is now we'll estab-
liShed in international law that even the
merchandise belonging to an enemy is
protected by a neutral flag, except such
merchandise be COntraband of war.
1t is. therefore,, probable that the effect
on the price of cotton will not be last
ing. as it is likely that cotton will so
forward without interruption as soon as
II IS demonstrated InaL SPAIN Is undDle 10
maintain a blockade. AS war prepara-
tons would more or less interfere with
farm work and planting. and as there
would likely be a good demand for cotton
IoJ 'psdeose suVeIIEA Ct qua oS quo lou
that prices would soon begin to improve
after war is declared.
It would be we'll for cotton growers
carefully to consider the war question in
preparing acreage for planting this sea-
son. Another bumper crop on top of the
one now being marketed, with every
prospect of a general upheaval in Eu-
rope at any moment, would certainly sell
for even lower prices than those which
have ruled this year. AS prices this sea-
son nave been Improbable, it is not hard
to realize what even lower prices next
season would mean for the south.-New
Orleans Picayune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
YESTERDAY In Congress
SENATE.

Washington, April lin the senate
today every available seat, both on the
floor and in the galleries. was occupied
when Vice President Hobart's gavel cali
ed the session to order. In the galleries
the people had been waiting for hours.
but the arrangements for handling the
crowds We're so admirable tina not the
slightest confusion existed. Scarcely had
the senate been called to order when
Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, precipi-
tated the Cuban question by presenting
some petitions and making startling
upon them. He took the
strongest ground for immediate and i'm
petuous action and declared that it was
now too late for pope, prelate or pres
byter to interfere. Even while Senator
Quay was speaking, Major Pruden, the
legislative secretary to the president. en-
tered the bearing the long ex-
pected message. He was recognized as
soon as Senator Quay had concluded and
when he had presented the message the
vice president Immediately laid il before
the senare. In a stiffness that was al
most breathless the message was read.
the reading occupying just forty-two
minutes.
Throughout the reading of the mes
sage every senator except Senato Pasco.
of Florida. gave IL the most undivided at
tention. Senator Pasco busily wrote on
a big letter pad for quits ten minues.
AT the conclusion of the reading there
was a hum OF whispered conversation in
the galleries, but no demonstration. Sem
ator Davis. of Minnesota, chairman of
the foreign relations committee, at once
moved that ii be referred TO his commit
tee. and Senate Stewart. taking advant-
age OF the opportunity, briefly addressed
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

Kingston, ia, April lit became
known today that a few nights before
Pulaski F. Hyatt, the United States con-
sui at Santiago de Cuba, left that port.
under instructions, for Port Antonio. ia
maica. a mob of Spaniards made a de-
monstration before the consulate and
threw tomatoes. eggs and stones at the
stars and stripes floating over the con-
sulate. The ~Spaniards surrounded the
consulate shouting Death to Ameri-
cans" "Lcng live Spain" etc. and pelted
the flag as already described. The mob
was dispersed by the police.
AT Santiago de Cuba last week while
Senior Francisco Portucndo. a prominent
Cuban. read an account published in a
New York newspaper of Colgate Hoyt's
a~nti-Spanish speech at the banquet of
the Sons Of the American Revolution.
Jose Ferrer. manager of the Spanish
American Mining Company in which Mr..
Hoyt is interested, led a crowd. with a
band, shouting, Death to Mckinney
Death to the Yankees"
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the senate in favor Of recognizing the
independence OF the Cuban insurgents.
Senator Butler. Of North Carolina. in
rising to offer a resolution, said it was
perfectly evident that the message just
read did not mean the independence OF
Cuba, for which the patriots OF the is
land had so long been struggling. The
president. he said. merely asks Us to au-
thor:ze him to stop the war II Cuba
That could not be done until the Spanish
flag was hauled down from the island
forever Senator Butler then presented
his resolution which follows:
Whereas. The destruction OF the United
States batt1eship Maine and the murder
ing of Do Of our sailors in Havana har-
Dor by the spanish government is an act
OF war On the part OF Spain against the
United States: therefore be It
Resolved, That to avenge this most
foul and unparalleled crime. which our
national honor demands. and to put a
stop 10 SPANS most cruel. barbarous
and inhuman warfare now being waged
against Cuba. which is demanded in the
interest or liberty and humanity. that the
government OF the United States here
by recognizes the Cuban republic as 4
separate and independent nation.
Resolved. That the government OF the
United States hereby demands that Spain
at once withdraw her land and naval
forces from Cuba.
Resolved. That the president OF the
United States be. and he is hereby au-
thorized. empowered and directed. 10 use.
If necessary. the entire land and naval
force of the United States TO carry these
resolutions into effect.
The resolution went over under the
rules.
Without further debat the motion 10
refer the message to the committee on
foreign relations was then agreed to.
Another message from the president
transmitting the Cuba consular reports
was laid before the senate. and after
being read. was referred with the accom-
| panying papers to the committee OF for
eign relations.
The senate then at lis o'clock D. m, on
motion of Senator Allison. adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
| The presidents message was read in
/! the house today in the presence of a vast
| assemblage and referred to the commit
| tee on foreign affairs without debate.
| There was absolutely no demonstration
| either of approval or ~disapproval from
| the crowded galleries throughout. or at
| the conclusion of the reading, but there
was a sharp burst of applause from the
| republican side when toward the close
| of the message the president said the
T! was in Cuba must cease.
| After the message had been referred,
| the house transacted some District Of
| Columbia business and then acted upo
| the Fairchild-Ward contested election
case from the Sixteenth New York dis
trict by confirming Mr.. Wards title to
the seat. Both are republicans. Little or
no interest was taken in the proceedings.
| All the afternoon the members stood
| about in groups discussing the message
and the probable action of congress upon
it.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

The readers of The Messenger will
recall how much blowing was done by
administration papers and their allies
over the rapid increase in price Of
wheat because Of European and other
short crops. 1t wen UP to $40 a bush
Ell in the greatest city. But we earn
that in spite of the boom the wheat
growers of New York state are not
happy. They are in fact ~dlscontentted
and their supurb farms, among the very
best in all this country, have sadly
deprecated in value. There is no CUB
of this. The Atlanta Constitution, COM
menting on this extraordinary condit-
ton following 50 many promises, says
p~ertinently:
The report of the commissioner OF
labor statistics for New York state tells
a most woeful tale. The market value
of the farms has declined from so to 70
per cent. in the past five years. In
other words, the farms of New York
state are worth less than half the
mount they could have been sold for
five years ago. BY some process, the
farmers Of New York have been de-
prived Of more than halt the value of
their landed property. This
is singular, too, when We bear in mind
the fact that the gold organs declared
that the depreciation OF the dollar to
30 cents, as compared with wheat,
would restore prosperity, and they
gloated over the fact that Mr.. McKin-
ley had made ante-election arrange
ments to give the farmers of the land
a taste of better times.
Now, if farmers anywhere in the
world have opportunities to prosper.
those opportunities are to be found in
New York state"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
EDITORIAL ENTITIES

NJ all the pension o OIL
ss,,no<" Is the worst. That a large quIi-
E.-r of worthy pensioners stln llVe ID
csa TO be questioned. That tthere are
Hundreds OF thousands who draw pen
SONS thirty-three years after peace
UEs.s declared, who ought not to nave
zx-zryn a cent, we feel assured. The
ayYrry politicians did it for selfish par
4Es=an TO keep their party IN
urxex by distributing in pensions the
4~.u5-earned money of the people.
smong the pension suckers who are
Hzuworthy is one mounting
ED the house of representatives from
ohio. He is drawing his $4,000 a year
Exs salary and is a pensioner Oh uie
ArOA OF honor? The New York IiIhes
zsz1sx. that in the list of clierts "ot tWo
sxssslrance companies carried by each
IA a. good risk for &c., 900, this same
..ansiOned veteran is found, n the in
zs1rance companies consider him a very
xDxS1 subject to do business with. The
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
Ghe @rssel@er.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

tg1e president sent his long expected
~up-zzxe OH the Cuban question TO con-
xress yesterday. Tt contained ABOUT
$50 words. composed chiefly of a state
sr.sant OF facts regarding h SITUATION
zn Cxrha for the last three years., re-
a-rsrasing the horrors of Spanish war
zre azpd Recommendation, with hic
FIRE peppFe have heretofore been made
azznz5ar through the press, and ex-
1-zn1s from messages Of President
Jackson ON Texas annexation and of
PRESIDENT Grant on Cuban affairs dur
Ing the revolution of 1888.
Il Is a message Of negatives He OPP
q recognition of belligerncy, n
-0Sn5tiOn of independence for the Gu
~ He dismisses the Maine as
zsnsssnaHion in a few sentences.
HE asks Y to authorize him TO
uzss= Ere power Of the army and navy
ID rs1t = stop TO the war in Cuba until
N stzale government cam be established,
gtu& does not m under what flag
Arrerjcan, Cuban, or Spanish-this
sfzslEe government Shall be established.
yYya stock and cotton market reports
gF1yzn New York indicate that the mes
sxgH was pleasing to Wall street.
Tire outlook now is for a peaceable
settlement Of the difficulty. All de-
Erz4t1g upOn whether the republican
congressional whips a rally the Gu
Zasz s~ympathizers among the republi-
sssIs In congress to the supper of the
rHHGLfnnt
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
SPANS Interventions Toward Cuba

London, April 12-The Berlin CORE
spondent of The Standard says: The
impression prevails hat the queen re-
gent intends TO grant complete auton-
omy in Cuba: that is, 20 establish a re-
iation similar TO that existing between
Austria and Hungary. the main bond
between the island and the mother
country being allegiance 10 the same
f-vereign. Cuba would probably have
TO pay a percentage of the general ex-
penditure Of -he kingdom, furnish a
military and naval contingent in "a
of war and be represented by Spanish
diplomatists. The details of such an
arrangement. however. could not be
settled until after negotiations with the
United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

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
Quinine, and being confined with Iron
Is an excellent tonic and Nerve medi-
cine. 1t is pleasant to take, and e
sold under positive guarantee to cure @
money refunded. Accept no substitute.
The Just as good" kind don't effect
cures. Sold by j. c. Shepard, j. II.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

II. L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says Il
was a sufferer for ten years, trying
most all kinds of pile remedies, but
without success. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel SalVe was recommended TO me-.
[ used one box. 1t has affected a per-
manent cure" AS a permanent cure
for piles DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
has no equal. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

Harris Emulsion or Cod Liver Oil
with Creosote and the Hypophosphites,
If faithfully used. is a specific in the
treatment of weak lungs, Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, etc. Leading physi-
clans recommend It. Sold by j. G.
Shepard, J. H. Hardin. and H. L. Fen
trASS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

II don't know, there may be Others"
he said, but I have used 'Parker's
Tolu Cough Syrup in my family for
years and would not be without it"
He knew better than to buy the in
ferior preparation hat was being
urged upon him." Parker's Tolu Cough
Syrup" has no equal. It viii immedi-
ately relieve any Cough or Cold,
Wnooping Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarse-
ness, Group. Bronchitis and kindred all
ments. Contains no injurious ingredi-
ents, is pleasant to take and a safe
remedy for children. For sale by J. c..
Shel ard. J. H. HARM and II. L. Fen
reSs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

The Charlotte News learns from what
it considers a good source that IF there
is any further trouble between the state
and the Southern railway, that road will
parallel that part of the line between
Greensboro and Goldsboro, a distance of
$50 miles, and would follow the prece-
dent set in the Mooresville and MockS-
vile extension by buying the necessary
lanl along the entire route"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15
HOME FOLKS.

1T is really laughable to talk Of Rus
aelE AS a candidate for the vice pres
oifsEscy on a Bryan ticket. We suppose
There as so, 1000 Disguised democrats in
Eh9s s1ate who would take the greatest
pleasure in voting against him. 1t is
that kind of talk that sends a thrill of
gEzzaftigated disgust through every
man who carries around with him a
conscience and brains.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

name of this pensforer is Charles II.
Grosvenor, and his disability consists
in a stiff shoulder, resulting from a
shake UP in a railroad accident. The
Times AYERS that 1t took him fifteen
years to discover his disability" A
fine business.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

H1aTi in North Carolina who desire no
war with Spain if the destruction of
tBe Maine is not made the real aus
OF war They have no desire to nave
sRheir young men and middleaged killed
CT wounded to free the negroes and half
breeds of Cuba. Let the north that
freed the south's 1000, 900 of slaves lib
s.Eate the negroes in Cuba. It's sympa-
tfztes We're immense and most fearful
for slaves when it was to butcher the
sasutihern whites. They can call also
upon the negroes they freed TO help
them fight the Spaniards.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

The legal fraternity as we'll as the
r2pople at large should s~crutinize the
x.rDort of crimes in North Carolina for
rS9T. There was an increase in the
xya1rnber of second degree murders; a
very large increase in rapes; q great
aucrease in foryeries; ssaults with In
tent TO commit rape no increase, out
there were pa horrid, damninS record
Here We see rapes increasing the first
x,ear of the Radical-Russell reign OF
vTONence and corruption. How man.
raUists were hanged. The report SHOWS
AS soon as hostilities cease, it is probable
Judge Lynch failed to hang amy. Oi
ugae. % attempted rapes all escaped so
Far as the recoTd shows. Two negroes
H,.ye hanged in 1897, one for murder and
.7re for burglary. This is only a glance
nj q. very few of the crimes. 1t must
+ru1qess all men of sense that something
ssS,,Ild pe done in North Carolina more
snau has been done to cure crime ana
rar,ish criminals. Tt is a very poor
1@sz,wfng indeed. 1t is simp.r disgrace
full 20 any people pretending OF asph
TrNe 90 be classed as clVlllzeu..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

Rev. DR.. N. H. Harding, a native,
We think, of Oxford, as is Rev. DIR. W.
r Tillett, of Vanderbilt University,
Hives in Virginia In the Richmond Gen.
trial Presbyterian he makes this happy
nit
1T was said of Burke that he satu-
rated politics with thought; the recipe
for that sort of saturatiOn has been lost
EE politics with us. Our statesmen
sSAEgely saturate theirs With-Bun-
G~oTnoe-"
Tlr- II. is a man of ability, of rare
.culture among ministers in bellies let
xrtss. and is the son of the late Rev.
Eyr. Nehemiah II. Harding distinguish
Asi among the ministers in this state
Oct 1S30-50. He was pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Oxford when
fSlEs writer was a little fellow. The
present DIR. Harding married Miss
RFchmond, of CasWell, a sister of the
widow of the very gallant Major Gen
gg-al Ramseur who fell in the great war.
Me writes weekly interesting contrrbu-
ffcns for the Central Presbyterian.