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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR
All Quiet at AshpOle-Eleven of the
Ring Leaders of the Race War In Jail
at LumbertOn-Republicans Offered
AID to the Citizens

NAN w NAAC
Mr.. J. F. Byrd, of Fair Bluff, who
travels for Messrs. J. c. Stevenson &
Taylor, arrived in the city last night
from Ashpole, Robson county, the
scene of the conflict between the races
on last Friday and Saturday night. He
spent Tuesday night at Ashpole.
Mr.. Byrd says everything is quiet
about the own now, but there is a
feeling Of apprehension, and fifteen or
twenty guards are kept out at night.
Men sleep at the stores to protect them.
There are no signs of further distur-
bance, but the citizens are on the alert,
and are resting on their arms" as the
trouble may break out afresh at any
time.
Eleven of the r~ing-leaders of the diff
fculty are safely in Jail at Lumberton.
Messrs. Albert Floyd, Robert Inman
and VIM. Bullard,- the three young
men who were shot from ambush Sat
urday night, are doing we'll. While
none of them are seriously wounded,
the fact does not lessen the outrage
and crime which was plotted and only
failed Of being carried out on account
of the prompt and vigorous action of
the white men of the town.
Mr.. Byrd tells us that the white men
at Ashpole received many offers Of aid,
letters and kilograms being received
rendering the services of as many men
as might be needed. The citizens were
specially gratified at an offer from Mr..
Lessarge, of Hub, Columbus county, at
the dividing line between hat county
and Robson. He rendered the services
of fifty men, who he said would go to
the relief of the white men at Ash
pole and would remain as long as they
were needed These men work for the
Buffers Lumber Company, and are
northerers and most of them republi-
cans.
We are informed by Mr.. Byrd that
Ashpole has commenced to develop in
to a considerable business place since
the railroad reached the place. 1t was
only a crossroads store a few months
ago, but it now contains 200 inhabi-
tants, has four stores, a saw mill and
other enterprises. Another saw mill is
now being put up.
AS to the political outlook around
Ashpole. Mr.. Byrd says the citizens
are determined and confident that the
township will give a majority for white
government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28
AYCOCK AT WINSTON
Wanye,s Eloquent Son Stirs Up the
People of FOrsyth-The Democrats
Alive to the Meaning of the Crisis in
the State-Glenn to Speak-The To.
baccO Fair

Correspondence of The M~essenger.)
Winston, N. c., October 25.-There
was an enthusiastic occasion in Win
ston last night. Hon. Chas. B. Ay-
cock, who is stirring the hearts of all
true white men wherever he goes in
his canvas through the state, spoke
yesterday afternoon at kernerSVille,
and hen proceeded by private convey
ance to Winston. At Waughton. four
miles from the city. he was met by a
troop of horsemen about two hundred
and fifty in number, besides a large
numbe of buggieS and carriages, and
escorted by them into the city. The
Salem band furnished fine music for
the advancing cavalcade. The enthu-
siasm was intense, but it was only a
fitting introduction to what was to fol-
low. Mr.. Aycock unclaimed his audi
ence by the power of his elOQuence,
wit and logic for two hours and fire.
quently received the most enthusiastic
applause.
The democrats of Winston-Salem are
alive to the great meaning of the crisis
before the people of the state. A young
mems democratic club organized about
a week ago with 300 names, and the
first night raised $500 for the purpose
of distributing literature for the en-
l~ightenment of the people of the coun-
ty on the political situation. No cOun-
try wagon comes to town without TAX
ing back with it pamphlets and news
papers depicting the true state of af-
fairs which the people have to face.
1t is having a telling effect.
Hon. r. B. Glenn, democratic candi-
date for the state senate from this dis
trict, is to maxi fourteen speeches in
Forsyth county before the election.
All space for exhibits in the tobacco
fair was taken several days ago and
preparations for the fair are being ac-
lively carried on. 1t will be a big oc-
casion. Applications for board have
been received from all parts of the
ountr
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28
How to Prevent Group

We have two children who are sub
ject to attacks of Group. Whenever
an attack is coming or my wife gives
them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and it always prevents the attack. 1t
Is a household necessity in this country
it would not do to be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. More of it is
sold here than Of all other cough med
icines combined.-J. NJ. Nickle, Of
Nickle Bros, merchants, Nickleville,
Pa. For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28
The Sunny South Colony

The Sunny South colony at Chad
bourn is rapidly filling up with north
ern and western settlers. During the
past week twenty-five ~colonists have
arrived, and yesterday six car loads OF
baggage and personal effects arrived
at the colony for new settlers. Other
have arrangements made to
join the colony, and will do so in time
to prepare for the next crop. The col
onists are Well pleased and satisfied.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28

At Nyon in the Canton of Vaud,
Switzerland, his serene highness, Duke
de Litta, Viscount Imrez, is married to
Miss Jane Perry, daughter of the late
a. S. j. Perry, Of Charleston, S. c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-28
NEGRO LAWLESSNESS
COMPLETE ACCOUNT Of THE At
TACK ON ASHPOLE

Mean Uhiskey and still Neauer Lead
ers Come Near Causing a Disastrous
Race Coudiet-Prcvented only BY the
Forbearanee and Goodness OF the
Whises-Outrageous Conduct OF the
Negroes-Several Arrests Made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
BICYCLES AS BAGGAGE.

There has been a test case in the Eng
fish courts on a question which is agitat-
ing cyclists all around the world, more or
less. 1t was brought in The Queen S
Bench division against the Great North
ern Railway Company "on behalf of one
Britten,'' seeking ito recover sixpence
paid for the conveyance of bicycle from
Kings Cross to East Finchley." And
after hearing and argument the court
decided that the plaintiff could not re-
cover for the reason that "a bicycle cam
not be ordinary luggage within the def
milton.
The special interest attaching to this
case is found in the fact that the at
torney for the plaintiff made his argu-
ment on the very lines on which similar
claims are based in this country. He
claimed that bicycle came clearly with
in the definition of personal luggage"
for the reason that it was carried by the
traveller for his own personal con
Yenience and use in connection with bis
journey, and was an article such as WAS
ordinarily carried for that purpose. But
his Lordship, in rendering his decision,
brushed away all such considerations by
declaring that ''the idea of luggaae"
must control; and as luggage implies
something that is packed not taken
ssloose, like BICYCLE the wheelman lost
his case.-Boston Post.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
EVIDENTLY DEAD.

Maginnis had teen i'll for some time.
and like great many invalids he was
somewhat irritable. and when things
failed to meet his approval the next I'M
fortunate who came within range was
pretty apt to be reminded of it in way
far more forcible than polite. He fingered
in this condition for several weeks, daily
gro wing weaker. but still holding his own
sufficiently to make things lively snl
more or less interesting for those ahtu
him.
Finally, one day, when the family doc
tor called, he met the long-suHering Mrs.
Maginnis coming out of the sickroom,
and rubbing his hands he cheerily re-
marked: "Ah, good morning, Mrs
Maginnisl How is our patient todayf'
'sIt's dead the poor mon is Dim afther
thinkin', Hiyen rist his sowll" was the
resigned reply.
"You think he is dead? Don't you
know whether he is or not?" demanded
the doctor.
'.Not fer shure,'' responded Mrs. Ma.
ginnis, triskly; "but thin he bethrays
every symptom of it whit into his
room jist now, an hs didn't t'row any
thing at me !'-London Tit-Bits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
A WARNING.
To the Editor of the Press,

10 Lie EQaJ0T OF tn6 f'feSSs
Do not give without knowing to whom
you are giving. Instances have come to
our knowledge lately which cause us to
say this A business man was appealed
10 for aid. He took the address and
handed it to us for investigation. The
most thorough search in that vicinity
could find neither the family nor anyone
who had heard of them. This Ia no I'M
common thing, but another scheme has
accidentally lately come to our notice of
one soliciting from those beneyolently
inclined professedly Tor on acquaintance
in great need. May we advise that in
stead of giving to the asker, if you do not
with to make the Investigation yourself,
you follow the example OF one so appealed
to, and send through kind hearted wiss
visitor who will sac that the needy one, if
sac is found to be such, gels your dona-
ton? The Associated Charities stands
ready to investigate any case for you and
would thank you to report to them any
beggars who come to you giving the
name and address
MARTHA r. MOORE, SEQ.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
NO CHANGE IN MASTERING OUT
PLANS.

Washington, December 2s. 1t is said at
the War Der artment that no change in
the plans as to the mastering out of
troops will be made as result of threat
ening outlook in the Philippines. II 9
secretary OF war has made some progrt IS
in designating the volunteer regiments to
be mustered out, but no announcement
will be made until the list is completed.
Il is bell. we'd that the list will include the
3iss Michigan at Knoxville, the I'd Ter
nessee at Columbus Ga the sd Tennes-
lima. (colored). ut Macon; the 9th Eir-
pfpia. olored). at Macon, and the lst
West Virginia, at Columbus Ga. These
regiments wonid constitute good part of
the volunteers to | Q mustered out for the
entire number W II not run very high
owing TO the purpose to first muster out
the volunteers at Manila and reduce the
regulars to the number contemplated by
law when the war closed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

1t may be open to question whether
the amendment TO the constitution of
Maine which forbids towns to contract
debts in excess of five per cent of their
valuation is altogether wise. Sometimes
it has OF Grated to deprive towns of facili.
ties which were sorely needed. But there
can be no question that law should be
obeyed while it remains a law. 1t was
clear enough to the lay mind that the at
tempt to build city hall for Waterville
through corporation was an ingenious
effort to defeat the debt amendment In
deed it was openly aVowed that that was
its purpose. The question was whether
it WAS ingenious enough to accomplish it.
and the Supreme Court has decided that
1t is not. If we remember rightly the
scheme by which the city of Auburn pur-
chased the water works in that city was
practically like the Wateryille scheme. If
that be SO it would seem to follow that
that, like the Waterville plan, is uncon-
stitutional.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
FROM CAPTAIN MILLlKeN.
A Maine Officer Writes of His Experi-
ences in Manila.

A letter from Captiin Seth NJ. Mililken
dated at Cavite, Philippine islands, No
vembar 13, was received by his mother at
Belfast Tuesday.
At the time of writing thsy were IN
terrible typhoon that had lasted tnf ior
three DAYS. with no signs of abatement.
It was of sufficient force to delay the sail
ing of the transports and steamers and
had caused leak in the Isle de cuba,
which then had been lately fioated. she
had settled aft and the men were working
like heroes to save her.
Captain Milliken experienced typnoon
while on shipboard on his passage out
and says they are of such force as to APP
pail the hravest heart. His quarters are
in the palace formerly occupied by Adj
miral Montejo at Cayite, where General
Otis and his staff had been quarteed, but
had then just removed to Manila. leaving
Captain Milliken, the only staff officer.
He is commissary officer. acting as major,
which mpels him to remain at that
post. His messmate and chum, who has
been with him since leaving the United
States, Captain Murpny, SON of Senator
Murphy of New York, was TO have left
for home in the Scandal the day the letter
was written, but the typhoon then raging
had prevented her sailing.
Captain Milliken and his brother Off
GERS had visited Admiral Dewey and had
been cordially received. They were much
impressed by the modest bearing of that
unassuming but brilliant man.
The captain would like very much to
come home and resume his business, but
feels that, being a West Point man, he
ought to remain as long as the require
ments of the commissary department
were SO necessary to the maintenance OF
our soldiers in comfort. He intends to
come home in a year or SO II 1T IS
possible for him to be received with
honor, and, when he does coma he in
tends to make the circuit of tie globe
complete by returning by way of Europe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

The arg ument for retaining Cuba is ten
times as strong as thai for holding the
Philippines Cuba is close to our shores,
the Philippines are ten thousand miles
away. Americans have large interests in
Cuba, in the Philippines they have not
s cents worth. Cuba lies at the very
gateway of the Gulf of Mexico. and is
far more necessary for our defence than
the Philippines can ever be or even the
Hawaiian islands; Cuba is SO near that it
will be likely to attract many American
residents in the winter season, No
American will ever settle in the Philip
pines unless he is obliged to. How the
expansionists and jingoes must regret
that in moment of moral elevation Con-
gress pledged the country not to seize
Cuba.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Signs indicate that Senator Quay's
strength in the legislature is gradually
deserving him, and that his only hope of
securing n reelection is to get the Repub.
licans into caucus as soon as the
legislature meets, and secure the nomi-
nation. But it is possible that
detection from him has gone so far that
even this plan will fail. In
deed the betting men are risking their
money at odds of thrse to one on his de-
feat The fact seems to be that the post
popement of Quay's trial at his own re-
quest, has greatly shaken the faith of o
good many Republicans who when he was
indicted believed he was the victim of
political persecution. When after
proclaiming that he should press the case
to trial at the earliest possible moment.
Re resorted to one of the most obscure and
seldom used processes of the law to get a
postponement, naturally enough their
belief in innocence was somewhat
weakened. and they have now
begun asking themselves if by
voting for him they would not be taking
the risk of electing to the Senate man
who might subsequently be convicted of
i'm proper and perhaps corrupt use of the
States fund. The more they pondefed
on this phase of the question the more they
hesitated, and it has now become SO evil
cent to Mr.. Quay himself that the longer
time he gives for reflection the less likely
he is to be elected that he sees that his
only hope is In pressing the matter
to speedy issue.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

The capture OF Iloilo by the insurgents
tween them and the United States speed
lily to head. Iloilo is seaport of the
island of Panay, the second island in
population in the group. 1t
has been held by the Spaniards
up to the time of insurgent sue.
cess. The natives have been in rebel
lion for some time past, and recently the
situation became so critical that American
war vessels and troops were despatched
to lIoilo to take possession of the city, II
being expected that the Spaniards would
surrender to them. But unfortunately
before the expedition arrived the Span
iards had been compelled to evacuate and
the insurgents had taken possession and
raised their flag over the town. This sue
cess has been won by the insurgents with
out our help; and therefore they are
und or no obligation to us IS they were at
Manila. AS Spain has transferred her
sovereignty over Panay as we'll as the
other Islands of the group to us, we have
VI .-ouLcO utAO 14SAu ohNAel AZ va AA'e'Ao-~>'-
law to take possession of Iloilo. But the
natives of Luzon have been claiming that
that island was not Spain's to give, and
the natives of Panay can take the same
ground in regard to that island
with much better reason even. II
they should assume that po ition and re-
sist our occupation we should have to use
force to compel them to accept the bless.
ings of civilization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Senator Frye anticipates the prompt
restoration of cordial relations between
this country and Spain. Relations that
will be outwardly friendly may be re-
stored. but that they will reach the cordial
stage very soon is altogether unlikely.
individuals do not part with their hui
man nature when they form q nation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

If the State never does anything for the
cause of good roads until it can see it's
way clear to appropriate several hundred
thousand dollars all at once for its benefit
the cause will never get any assistance.
The time will not come for century at
least when the State Will feel chat it can
afford an appropriation of that size to
improve the roads. But 1t can do some
thing of value without expanding more
than u small part of that sum. There is
some prejudice against commissions but
commission made up of proper men and
endowed with a moderate amount of au-
thority can do much to advances the cause
of good roads at small expense, by i'm
pressing upon the farmers the pecuniary
profit of good roads and the
losses they incur by reason of bad ones,
and instructing people who have charge
of road repairing in some of the simple
principles that underlie proper CONSTITUTE
ton. We imagine that the cause Of good
roads has been hurt a good deal by the
preaching of schemes. such as the building
of macadam roads all over the state,
which necessarily involve expenditures
far beyond the ability of the state. But
the conservatives who are interested in
good roads expect nothing of this sort,
except possibly in thickly settled locali
ties where the travel is very large and
constant. They ask simply for the pro-
gressive improvement of the roads. sich
as can b. brought about at reasonable ex-
penditure from year to year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Senator Frye warns the country not tc
send carpet baggers and political hacks
to manage affairs in our new possessions.
But what shall we do with them? Keep
them at home to manage our affairs?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Gen. Merritt says we have outgrown
the constitution. Also. he might have
added, the Declaration of Independence
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Civilization in Cuba is progressing
quite rapidly. Half a dozen wealthy
syndicates are lighting for the control of
the Havana street railway and its fran
cflse.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST

Arthur N. Douglass of Chelsea, was
elected Tuesday forenoon to succeed W.
u. Hunton of Readfield as member of
the state board Of agriculture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 90.

Senator Frye is something of humor-
list. He speaks of the negotiations" at
Paris.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Different towns throughout the state
are sending in their returns in regard to
the ages of individuals within their bor-
ders In one town an old lady has just
observed her 1881 birthday. Monticello,
however, comes up with claim that
leads the record SO far in the person of
Mrs. Mary Cullen, who passed the 1D3d
milestone of her birth October Both last
This old lady is remarkably well pre-
served person for her years. takes an
active interest in her home affairs and
passing events, incidents connected with
her childhood days and the war of 1872,
she reoollects more distinctly than the
events Of more recent years. She is the
mother of 3 children The Oldest of her
family died few years ago, aged rs
years. She is cheerful and happy and
says she knows of no reason why she
should not live many years yet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-29

Prosperity has struck Aroostook, accord.
ing to writer from that section who de-
ciares that the conditions of her people,
financially and prospectively are far bet
ter than a year ago. and compared with
four or five years ago the improvement
is remarkable and there are none who
Wouli care to turn back the pages and
fight the struggle over again. The flu
ture prospects of this county never looked
brighter, and the same condition of affairs
can be applied to the nation as well.
The past year has been q remarkably good
one for The Aroostook farmer. The pro-
ducts of his farm have as a rule, sold at a
good price. Farm stock has sold quickly
at remunerative prices. In fact, the price
has been too good, and too much stock
has been sold off from the farms. 1t may
be true that farmers have not laid by
any great amount of cash. They have,
however, pulled themselves out of debt
to a large ex tent. Those farm mortgages
placed when times were booming have been
paid or greatly reduced, and they have
placed themselves on a safe foundation
for future prosperity. Many have by
bitter experience learned the lesson that
will be valuable to them in the future
Ito keep out of debt. The travelling
smooth Uongued fakir that comes this
way now, with sulky plows and $500
stock horses to sell on Time had better
get the seat of his pants copper-lined or
wait till the bull dog dies.