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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08
First Order for Military Occupation OF
fuDa

Washington. November 3.-Secretary
Alger today issued the first order look
ing to the military occupation OF Cuba
by the United States troops. The or
der was issued only after very careful
consideration Of the report OF the mil
itary officers now In Cuba and OF the
Hecker board and other exert commits
%sioncrs, which have been in the field.
The order looks to the occupation Of
TWO point To begin with: namely. Ncu-
Nltas and Peurto Principe, but the oc-
cupatIon VIII be extended as rapIdly as
the Spanish proceeds. The
oruer directs the movement to begin AT
once, but. according TO the calculations
OF the department. 1t Will scarcely be
feasible to make the first landing be-
lore November 22nd. Headquarters of
the new corps which have been created
Tor the urpos OF beginning the ocru-
patlon VIII be at Neuvitas under the
command Of General II. l.. CARPENTER.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

spoke to him, was never at his
house in his life.
Claude Kitchin said he saw Steptoe
last Saturday morning, spoke of the
strained relations of the races in Hall
fax and of the secret meetings Of ne
groes and that he (Steptoe) had attend
ed these and done all he could to
arouse the negroes against the whites,
and also that he knew Steptoe, Dave
Smith and Stuart Hardy, had gone to
Raleigh as a committee to ask for
troops for Halifax; hat in the secret
meetings resolutions against white men
and their property had been passed;
that the white people wanted to have
peace between the races, and so had
appointed two men, one a preacher, to
keep all whites twenty-five yards from
the polls, while negro men voted; that
| Steptoe admitted some very rampant
| resolutions had been passed against
the white people and their property,
but declared he voted against them;
hat Steptoe said he did not want to
be a pollholder or a registrar and in
tended to resign. Kitchin made no at
tempt to force him to resign. He
swore he was not at SteptOe's house
Saturday night, nor did he know of
anyone going there. He told Judge
Montgomery he had not conducted him
| self so as to prevent negroes from vot-
ing and had not determined to sup
press the negro vote, but had sought
to prevent a race conflict.
The other defendants all swore they
had never been to Steptoe's house.
They were all in Scotland Neck Satur-
day.
Half a dozen witnesses testified to
the good character of the defendants.
The other defendants all swore they
had never spoken one word about
! election matters to Steptoe.
AS soon as this evidence was in
Judge Montgomery said: "The defend
ants are discharged"
Steptoe's case had collapsed. The re-
publicans were thoroughly hacked.
One of their counsel said as he left the
court room: that was a water haul"
Claude Kitchen denied absolutely tell
ing the correspondent of The Wash
ington Post that he had been to Step
toes house, but said he told him he
had been at Steptoe's school house, the
place to which he went Saturday morn
ing.
The following Halifax men came here
today with Defedants Kitchins and
others: R. F. Gray, J. E. Bowers, l..
M. Pitman, S. w. Morris, J. P. Futrel,
w. E. Whitman. w. F. Currie, I. l..
Emry, F. P. Shields and DEW. 0. Nc
Donald.
The result Of the trial has literally
knocked the republican headquarters
people put out of the box. Charles A.
Cooks admission that cit was water
haul covers the whole matter.
DR.. Person, Of Wilson county, is at
the head of the delegation which is
here with a story about dynmitlng a
house at Wilson. DR.. Person was in
the lower house of the last legislature
and this year was dismissed from one
of the penitentiary farms on account
of relations with female cOnvicts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

W. 3. Fountain AnDounces Himseh an
Independents Candidate In the second
nfsaYfef

Especial TO The Messenger.)
Tarboro. n. c., November 3.-w. E.
Fountain issues the following card:
ITO the Voters of the Second Congress
sional District.
Il hereby myself a candi-
date for congress in this district This
course is taken by me in consequence
Of the failure of Mr.. ]. B. Lloyd. pres
ent populist candidate, TO meet the
over-shadowing issue of white suprem-
acy. 1t was expected of Mr.. Lloyd,
that he would stand with his race on
this vital issue and allow the unifica-
ton of the white voters to accomplish
the defeat of George H. White, the re-
publican negro candidate. Realizing
that he had disappointed the expecta-
ton of the democrats and populists
alike. in this matter. and approaching
the fact that his candidacy could only
tend to bring about the elevation of
White, Mr.. Lloyd placed in my hands
his resignation and requested me TO
call a meeting of the committee TO act
upon it. For reasons best known 10
myself, Mr.. Lloyd prevented action by
the committee and thereby INSTRUCTED
what the democrats and populists alike
were en~deavoring to ACCOMPLISHING
nomination of a man who could unity
the white vote of the district. This
action on his part can only aid White
and make the populists of the district
responsible for it. Will you do this?
For one, / will not. By this conduct
Mr.. Lloyd has released US from any OBJ
legation to vote for him. l am assur-
ed that l will have the hearty support
of the democrats of the district and I,
therefore, call upon every populist of
Anglo Saxon blood to stand by me in
this fight against the attempt to have
a negro represent the good white peo-
pie of this district in congress.
wv. E. FOUNTAIN"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08
WARCLOUD
England Buying Coal in this Country.
Activity Among Her Warships in
Eastern Waters-TO Repair Cruisers
at Philadelphia

Philadelphia, November "a morn
ing paper publishes the following:
The probably of a war between Eng
land and France received fresh impe-
tus here yesterday by the action of
England, who purchased a large
amount of coal for immediate delivery
at her west India naval stations. In
response to hurried cablegrams from
London, shipbrokers engaged in the
West India trade spent the greater
part of yesterday searching for tom
mage suitable to transport the coal
from Philadelphia and Newport News
to points where it will be most con-
venient for English craft to fill their
bunkers. Sailing vessels from 1,500 to
1000 tons carrying capacity are parti-
cally in demand.
1t was reported yesterday that two
British warships had been ordered
here to undergo slight repairs, which
| under ordinary circumstances would
have been made either at Halifax or
the Bermuda islands.
ACTIVITY IN BRITISH NAVY.
! Hong Kong, November 3.-ExtraOr-
binary activity has prevailed in naval
and military circles here during the
past few days, but no information on
the subject is attainable. 1t is report
ed that the British %gunboats have been
ordered to rendezvous here. At the
navy yard here the ordnance depart
men is most a,,i-C and is engaged in
mounting siege guns.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

The large Parrish warehouse was
comfortably filled last evening to near
the two popular democratic speakers,
Waddell and Brooks. Mr.. Wadde
spoke for about an hour ana held MS
hearers with rapt Observation-Disclosures
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

Constipation prevents the body from
Riding itself OF waste matter. De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and Cure Sick Headache.
B~illiousness, Inactive Liver and clear
the complexion. Small. sugar CO., 4.
don't grippe or cause nausea II. X. Bel
l1 INV
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08
ACTIVITY IN BRITISH NAVY.

J.. ZebulOn Green, one of the fusion
list candidates for senator from his
district, has dropped the discussion of
issues and is trying to array the Oun
try against the ~toWr.-MonrOe En-
ouirar
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

A cough is not like a fever. 1t does
not have to I'll a certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure, the best remedy
for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because It's
good. r. r. Bellary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08
Wreck Of an Unknown Vessel

New York, November The board
Of underwriters are seeking 10 ident!-
~ an unknown vessel and her cargo
reported by their agent at Beaufort
-. G. to be ashore at Cape Lookout
light since October 18th. The bottom
Is about ls0 10 is5 feet long and yellov-
meta.ed- All the upper works are
gone. she is lOaded with lumber OF
various dimensions, most OF IL marked
with the letter > on the end The
letter is about pig to ? tinches long ana
appears 10 have been cut by some tool
or ~strnrne made for the purr,1sr.
me lumber is believed IN be Florida or
Georgia pine. II is also a question as
10 what has become of the vessels crew
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

When you ask for DeWitt's witch
hazel Salve don accept "A counter
ieit or imitation. There are more cases
OF Piles being cured by this. than All
others combined. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08
A SIGNAL FAILURE
Holton Breaks Down Completely in His Hall
tax Political Prosecution.
THE DEFENDANTS DISCHARGED

Five Charged with Forcing a Resignation as Registrar from the
Negro Steptoe Appear Before Justice Montgomery--Steptoe the
Only Witness for the Prosecution.-He Breaks Down on
Cross Examination and Contradicts Himself--The
Defendants o. the Stand Positively Deny the
Charge..RepubHcans Hacked.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

1t VIII be noticed how many white
republicans and p0pulists in North
Carolina are repairing TO the Gemo-
cratic standard in the present cam
paign. Self~-respectlng white men
Whatever their politics In the abstract
can vote only one way when the ace
questions is at issue.-Statesville Land
mark,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-08

,r Dr.MiICs'2emedies.
n. Miles Remedies
pld by all drug
pder a positive
tee, first bottle
pr money re-
Rook on dis
E heart and
Address,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

committee of five senators who should
ge&to Cuba and <UeertaiP th9ppfe
situation on the island. Mr.. Aliens
amendment was finally ruled out of
order, and the appeal from the ruling
taken by Mr.. Allen was laid on the
table by vote of 81 to 5. The senate
then went into executive session, and
soon after adjourned.
The House.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
was again under discussion in the
house today. The clause appropria-
ting S75, 900 to pay spies and inform
ers for information in internal cases
was stricken out by vote of cato 63,
and it was decided victory for the
democrats, inasmuch as it was a strict
party vote, with the exception Of
Messrs. Lenney, Pearson and Maho-
ney, who voted with the democrats.
Congressman Tate, of Georgia; Kitch-
en-, of North Carolina, and Swanson,
OF Virginia, led the fight against the
appropriation of the money with
which to pay spies, and the repub-
lican side of the house being slim,
they won.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

The Monitor. q newspaper published at
Meaford, Ont, Canada, first discovered
this case two years ago, and published It at
length, which now seems, owing to the cure
OF It, to be a miracle. The facts were so
remarkable that many people doubted the
truth of them. They said: TT Is too re-
markable; 1t cannot possibly be true; the
paper is mistaken, and the man, although
he may think himself cured, will soon re-
The accuracy of its report called In gues-
ton, the Monitor determined to 6nd out
definitely whether the facts were as stated
and whether the man would really stay
cured. They accordingly kept close watch
ON the case for too years after the first ar-
ticls appeared, and have just now published
another article about II In which the oJagindl
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

DR.. Williams Pink Pills nre not entitled to
the careful consideration OF any suffering
man, woman or child? Is not tho case In
truth q miracle Of modern medicine?
To make the evidence complete we pub
lish above fac smile cut OF the check re-
ceived by Mr.. Petch from the Canadian
Mutual Life Association, being the amount
due him for total disability. 1t Is unneces-
sary to add that this iifo insurance asso-
citation did not pay this large amount of
money to Mr.. Pstch. except after the most
carefUl examination OF his condition by
thsir medical experts, Thay, fnxsf hnv9.Fe
gAyd6d hIm W totsvef tn06SAhI0,
NJ. pptqh's address u v follows, Rsube1
reteb, 0NsFeyIilej unty ceHsdA
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
A Total Disability Claim of $3.50 Paid to
a Man who was Afterward Cured.

wide to take solid food. The doctors called
the disease spinal sclerosis, and all said he
could not live.
For three years, he fingered In this con-
dition. Then by some friends he was ad-
vised to take DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. He took them and there was
slight change. The first thing noted was
q tendency to sweat freely. This showed
there was some life lett In his helpless body.
Next came a little feeling In his limbs.
This extended, followed by1prlclxling sensa-
lions, until at last the blood began to course
freely. naturally and vigorously through
his body. and the helplessness gave way to
returning strength. the ability to walk re-
turned, and he ,oas restored to his old time
healh.
The above Is the substance Of tho first
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
EIFTYEIETH CONGRESS.
The House-saturdax.

After four days Of consideration the
house today passed the bankruptcy
bill reported by the house committee
on Judiciary as substitute for the
senate bill passed last summer. The
bill is known as the Henderson bill
and contains voluntary and involuntary
features. 1t is considered less drastic
than the measure passed by the'last
house by vote of 157 to 81. The in
voluntary feature, however, had but
sixteen majority. Today a motion to
strike out the involuntary features
was defeated by majority of 10 and
the bill was passed by a majority OF %,
the vote standing ayes 1853, nays, 10.
Eighteen republicans voted against
the bill and twelve democrats for it.
The populists, with one exception,
voted against it.
There was no session of the senate
today.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

f6dfess according to The seasons Is
q simple matter and one readily
grasped by the average woman. But
to dress correctly, according to the
rules of street. etiquette, is in itself a
fine art, and demands tact, ,observa-
ton, good taste ssand Judgment, says
Form The Parisienne, from the aris-
tocrat to the bourgeois, is mistress Of
it, and has won the enviable reputation
of being the best-dressed woman in
the world. A costly and charming
gown becomes offensive if worn on an
occasion that demands simplicity.
Jewels, in themselves things of beau
ty, often border ON the vulgar. Gowns
seen upon our streets in the morning
are sometimes of shades and materials
rich enough for dinner and evening
wear. ~.
Extravagant and costly gowns are
intended for the house, to please on
friends and to give color to our homes,
leaving the quieter shades in wool for
the street. Our grandmothers were
so strict in this regard that the saying
was an accepted fact that women who
appeared gaudily dressed on the
street did so because they had no
other place to show their clothes.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing. and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the infam-
nation can lie taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
are caused by catsrrh, which is nothing but
an inflamed connition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, price T5c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

reports are completely verified. the cure is per-
n.anent, and they publish a fac simie Of the
check giuen by the Canadian Mutual life As
ISOLATION for e1650.o 90 amount Of total disa-
o1!tty claim paid by them to Mr.. Petch
The first account stated that the patient
(sec address Below had beon q paralytic
for five years, that there was such total
lack OF feeling In his limbs and body. that
pin run full length could not be felt; that
he could not walk or help himself at dill for
Two Year, he WAS not dressed; furthermore
that hs was bloAted.. was for that reason
n's s,s,,;.. asa sS rot 81
p!ets Al TO a3aet tho thoe aad prevented
~ sssM spsalsS by iassih sn1'sisal'y
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

nent. Indeed an, in eoen better health than
achen I gaze you the first interoiep.''
"Do you still attribute your cure to the
use OF DR.. Williams Pink Pills?" asked the
Monitor.
"Unquestionablv do" was the reply.
sd octors had failed, as had also the numer-
GUS remedies recommended by my friends.
Nothing Ltook had the slightest effect upon
me until began the use of DIR. Williams
Pink pills. To this ,oonderful medicine +
o,oe my release from the hoirlg death. have
since recommended these pills to many OF
my friends, and the verdict is always in
their favor. l shall always bless the day
was induced to take them"
Such is the history OF one OF the most re-.
markable cases OF modern times. Can any
ono say. In tho face OF such testimony. that
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
No KlOndike for Me-

Thus says L. Walters, LIE Raysville, Pa.
who grew Sworn to- 252 bushels Salzer's
corn per acre. That means 20 200 bushels
on 100 ocres at 30c bushel equals ~, $50
That is better than prospective gold mine.
Salzer pays $400 in gold for best name for his
17-inch corn and oats prodigy. You can
win. Seed potatoes 81. 80 Bbl.
SEND THIS NOTICE AND 10 CTS. IN STAMPS
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
and get free their seed catalogue, and II
farm seed samples, including above corn and
oats, surely worth $40, to get start.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
The Tuesday.

AS soon as the reading of the his
toric farewell address of Washington
was concluded by Mr.. Lodge, in the
senate today Mr.. Hawley called up
the bill providing for the enlistment
of two additional regiments of artil-
lery for service in manning the heavy
coast defense batteries which congress
has provided during the past two
years. The war department estimates
for, will be necessary to properly man
the guns. The bill went over Mr..
Morgan, of Alabama, secured the
adoption of the following resolution;
''That the committee on naval affairs
is instructed to inquire and report
whether man of war equal at least
to any warship in the world, to be
named the George Washington, can
be built, armed and commissioned
within period of twelve months by
the use of the facilities of the ship
yards, machine shops, mines and for
ests of the United States wherever the
same are found, and that the commit
tee mas leaVe TO report al any tiihe ny
bill or otherwise" The senate then
went into executive session.
The House.
Washington's birthday was cele-
brated in the house. after motion of
Mr.. Bailey had been voted down, with
a vast deal of political speech making,
and it was also signalized by the firing
of the first gun in opposition to Ha-
waiian annexation. Mr.. Johnson, an
Indiana republican, delivered speech
that electrified the galleries in denun-
citation of the annexation policy of the
administration. He spoke atlength, and
when he concluded the demonstration OF
approval was one of the greatest wit
messed during this session of congress
The remainder of the day was con-
sumed with political speeches.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
The senate-wednesday.

While the senate had under consid-
Grafton the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill today sharp debate
on the Cuban question was precipi-
tated by Mr.. Allen, OF Nebraska, who
offered as an amendment the resolution
passed by the senate year ago, rec
ognizing the belligerant rights Of the
Cuban tnsupgents. The debate became
general aers--crrnr.~l --rswly four
hours. The resolution provides for D
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
Baby's Sore Head

and chafed skin are quickly cured by letter
Inc. Don't let the poor little thing scream it.
self into spasms when relief Is so easy. Every
skin trouble from simple chafe or chap to
the worst case Of letter or Ringworm is cured
quickly and surely by Tetterine. AT drug
Rsts, or by mail for 50c In stamps by J. T.
Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
ALABAMA LADIES
Cramps
DON'T DIE

VI
Are caused by an irritation OF the neiIssn
They are local spasms, frequently the r ese,
of uterine disease. There are plncnlu.
gnawing and contractive pains in the reei%S
Of the stomach extending. to the oacI ~. ~
chest. They are often the Symptom =.
effect Of indigestion. DR.. M. A. sim a,s's
Liver Medicine should be used 70 s ,uSss
late the digestive organs and Dr. Simr ..lT
Squaw Vine Vino to give immeaiAss .'D''
and permanent cure. ...su
After the old proprietors 81 tne E 4, N
now called "Black Draught' we,e e nsiu1
United States Court en1oined ilom n. ma
the words constituting, our tiaoe o, srd a
does not equity require that tney s, nv x
their own trade name and merl1s u-on;i,N
their article. and not seek 70 aPPii ~. ~
the trade for our article calieu ,;ae ~ h
known as DR.. Summons Liver Meo ~, Ali
publishing the picture Of another r s ytt
hons on their wrapper and falsely IS.SVu
ing that their article "Black Drals s Is,rh
establiss ed In 1910, that being ~ w}ilar
which our article was establisneu, I'd
one ever heard OF "Black Dlau ,s;se tht
after 1876. Why do they adv .n,;rla Va
falschood and associate thelr aIsI Sr
ours (having the picture OF ~ ,o ~ q "
mons on it5 by their puDiica'VsIno t DOM
picture of another DR.. SimmonIs.,d "
TO unfairly appropriate our uaus'
the motive 0pparentf
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
milwaukee,.

The valuation Of Milwaukee has In
creased in ten years from SIS, 972. $50
to $144, eS3, 425, or GO per cent. che
bonded debt has increased from s.,
1884, 900 to $685.. 250. or 1872 per cent.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

There are in circulation in China at tSe
present time coins bearing the names of EN-
perors who lived 1900 years ago.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. klines Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR. RH. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch St, Phila- Pa
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03
Witnesses.

Mrs. rown-Jones-Your neighbors
Jay your husband abuses you dreadful
Y.
Mrs. Jones Brown (eagerly)-Do they?
chen I'm going to get divorce.-The
fellow Book.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

A monument to commemorate the life ana
iabors of Antoine Laurent Lavoisler. the
great French chemist, who was guillot ned
during the French revolution is to be erected
in the Place de la Madeleine, Paris.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-03

Herbert Spencer is still living at Brighton,
England 1t is doubtful whether he will ever
return to London: He Is reported 70 De ID
exceedingly feeble health, suffering from an
affection of the heart.