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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11
The Corbett-NcCoy Fight Declared or

New York, October 6.-The Corbett-
Mccoy fight has been declared of. At
a meeting today OF men interested in
the fight, William b. Gray, manager
for Mccoy. showed a letter he had re-
ceived from David Nugent, manager
Of the Hawthorne thlet club. OF
Buffalo, in which he stated that, ow-
ng to the many complications that had
arisen, the club has decided TO call the
match off.
John Considine, the Detroit sporting
man, said that he was ready to put up
a purse of s20, 600 for the fight between
Corbett and Mccoy.
George Considine. his brother, shook
5000 in bills in the air and said he
was ready to match Corbett against
anybody in the world. He asked Gray
if Mccoy wou fight, and Gray said
he would have to see Mccoy before
X q match.
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hat assaults upon white woman by
brutes-the lowest crime in the eyes
OF the law as well as of men to which
ii Is possible for human depravity to
descend-are SO alarmingly or the
increase when a Judge on the bench
attempts to minimize its Nervousness
and argues to a grand jury hat ii Is
less a crime than one for which the
most extreme penalty is a term in the
p~enitentiary.
We are informed hat Judge Adams
never practiced law. and was simply
clerk OF the court OF Caswell county
when he was called into our non
partisan judiciary"
His honor received just a few days
ago from the republicans of his dis
trict a denomination for the position he
now holds, and this was, perhaps, his
opening campaign speech.
MARION BUFFERS VICIOUS
CHARGE.
Marion Butler in his odious speech
at Rocky Mount made the villainous
charge that democrats hired worthless
negroes to commit outrages on white
women in ord1r to make political cap
ital; and about the time Judge Adams
was delivering his charge against
the patriotic white men of the state
who are using their energy, their tall
ents n their means at this time up
and down and athwart the state, to
restore honesty in public office and de-
cency and safety in our commonwealth
his negro political conferee-the Will
mington editor-was penning his
charge against the poor white
farmers wives"
Are these in the hire Of democrats"
also?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

day and Were Greeted Enthusiasts
calIy BY the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ON
Baskerville Citizen. 3rd.)

BASKERVILLE Citizen. 3rd.)
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Vanderbilt
arrived at Biltmore House Saturday
afternoon, and their homecoming
was made a holiday occasion by the
numerous employees OF Mr.. vanderbilt's
North Carolina estate. There was no
attempt at reception at Biltmore vii
lage. and there was nothing like q
GROVE in attendance from Asheville.
The good taste OF the people OF this
city was apparent in the absence Of any
ohtrusive crush or stare.
The only item differing from the US
uai serenity Of the village appeared as
the private carriage OF the proprietor
was driven to the station. Four trains
Of the Southern were blocked at Bilt-
more for several minutes As the stop
OF No. IL was made. and many OF the
waiting passengers got of the cars TO
observe the expected couple as they
tool carriage and were driven toward
the lodge.
Mr.. McNamee, DR.. Schenck and Mr..
Weston preceded the party. on horse
back, TO the approach road. where an
immense horseshoe OF goldenrod bear
ing the legend Good Luck" in bright
flowers spanned the drive. At the arch
representatives from the agricultural
department OF the estate were massed.
each group bearing a device typical OF
their labor. The men OF the dairy
wore suits OF white duck, and each one
held the halter strap OF a Jersey calf.
The nurserymen tossed flowers TO the
bride as the carriage passed. The drive
to the mansion was without escort
At night the employees continued the
festivities OF their half holiday. and
were marshalled in the ranks OF a
torchlight procession by George +.
Weston. Shortly after 9 O'Clock the men
met north OF the ~esplanade. and Mr..
and Mrs. Vanderbilt viewed the scene
from the roof balcony over the main
entrance Of Biltmore House.
The Biltmore band, stationed in the
tea garden at the top OF the vista, be-
gan an inspiring march, and the men
with torches moved in converging lines
from the glen and north roads to the
winding steps OF the ramp douce. where
the march continued in crossing belts
vi uTt, dI each hight Oh steps, ana uu-
ally into the length OF the vista DO
meath its avenue Of trees. A salute was
given and the return was made in al
ciful evolutions to the lawn.
A feature Of the enjoyable evening
occurred as the procession closed. Sud
denly there appeared a glow OF light on
the ridges of the deer park, and within
a brief period there was a brilliant IL
Illumination OF the grounds by colered
fire, extending Of the winding roads
and walks.
The finale of the illumination came
in showers of flaming stars from fire.
works exploded at different points r.
rounding the mansion.
On Pisgah and other prominent peaks
Of the estate huge bonfires were lighted
and beamed their welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt evinced
great interest in the events OF the even
ing, and frequently applauded the
hearty endeavors Of the men who were
showing their good will TO the bride.
At the conclusion OF the illumination
and until past midnight the employees
enjoyed refreshments in the open be-
low the c~onservatories.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

We scarcely pick up a paper but
what contains a letter from some re-
pentent republican or populist who say
they are Disguised with the present
fusion-negro administration, and that
hereafter they will vote the Democrat
ic ticket and aid in establishing White
supremacy. Rutherford county Will
measure up to any other county in
democratic gains-population consid-
cred and according to Indications this
county will poll the largest democratic
majority 1t has for many years, IL not
in Its history. White men OF the west
ern counties. while they do not fear
negro domination themselves, are in
sympathy with their %neighbors in the
east and are coming to heir
R~utherfordton Vidette.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

ne SltuatlOn Id SnlDa MOI so serious
Washington, October 6.-Such infor-
nation as has reached the state de-
partment here respecting the reported
death and assassination o fthe emperor
of China goes t o entirely discredit the
stories that he has been poisoned or
that he is dead. 1t is not possible to
say positively just what sources of in
formation are available, but it is
known that they are regarded as en-
tirely reliable al the state department.
Moreover the situation generally in
China is not believed by the depart
ment officials to be as serious as rep
resented and a sign of confidence is
the decision not TO follow the course
of certain European governments In
sending at this time a force of soldiers
or marines to Pekin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

The Progressive Farmer says il did
not intend TO enter the political arena
this campaign, but the drift Of things"
impelled ii to take a hand. The drift
Of things" is the $500 office Editor
Ramsey hOlds n the 1880 office
business manager Denmark rattles
around in.-Raleigh News ard Observ-
eC.
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Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out
Of order. If you want these qualities
and the success they bring. use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power OF brain and body. only
25c at r. X. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

experiment. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are pleasant, easy, thorough
little pills. They cure constitution
and sick headache just as sure as you
take them. r. r. clam
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-11

More than twenty million free sam
pies of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
have been distributed by the manu-
facturers. What better proof of their
confidence In it's merits do you want
1t cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in
the shortest space Of time. r. r. Bel
lamy.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
BENEFITED BY THE MARCH,
Capt. Barrett Speaks of the Second
Division, Second Corps.

Capt. E. F. Barrett, quartermaster of
Coles (5d) Brigade, % Division, I'd Army
Corps, is in the city, having come to bring
his son, c. D. Barrett, citizen clerk, very
Ill with typhoid fever, to Providence Hos
pital.
The captain left Thoroughfare, Va, a
few days since, where his brigade was
preparing for their transfer by rail to
Middletown, Pa, which is now being ac-
complished. He says that the division
stood their march from Camp Alger ad-
nirably, In spite Of the intense hot weather
and rain encountered on their arrival They
are in admirable condition for military
service, toughened ard hardened by the
march, and with the sick and unfit ones
now eliminated. Gen Cole, president of
the Duncan court-martial, will soon move
MS headquarters 10 their new location
which it Is hoped will prove more health
full than was Camp Alger. The discipline
and efficiency of the % Division, Capt
Barrett says, Is admirable, and no branch
of the volunteer service Is better ofiicered
or equipped for any service that may be
required of it. The captain reports the
crisis of his sons case as probably passed
under the admirable care and skill OF the
hospital nurses and physicians. Capt. Bar
rett is a st. Paul, Mimi, man of many
years experience in journalism, and COM
pliments The Star on its war reports.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
MORTUARY REPORT.
Deaths In District the Past Week
Numbered 112.

The deaths in the District during the pas
week numbered 112, of which sc were white
and j6 colored. The annual death rate per
thousand of the whole population was
2o.1S, for the whites being 1920 and for the
colored $3.50. There was an increase in
deaths from diseases of the kidneys, as
compared with the last report, from 3 to
Il, and in those from diarrhoeal COM
plants from to 9, Willie those of the nerv-
Gus system declined from 13 to H. and of
consumption from IL to IA. Of the zymotic
class there were fatal cases of diphtneria,
and 10 of typhoid fever, two of which were
cases of soldiers from the army barracks
At the close of last report there were 20
cases of diphtheria under treatment. Dur
ing the past weak new cases were report
ed and 13 were released from isolation,
leaving "a cases under observation in 16
premises
OF scarlet fever there were % cases in
quarantine at the close of last report
During the past week new cases devel-
oped and u were discharged by recovery,
leaving % cases in isolation in % premises
The mean weather conditions for the
week were: Barometric pressure, 29.9S;
temperature of the atmosphere, a degrees,
and relative humidity, S} The tharmome-
ter registered 66 degrees on the 14th and
81 degrees on the 18th. The rainfall was
20 of an inch, with mild southerly winds
averaging five miles par hour.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Late United States Cons,
Capitol Hill, Washington, August "a.


The interest of Americans in things
Spanish will not be diminished, but rather
increased, by the cessation of hostilities
ard the declaration of peace. Now that the
remaining portions of Spain's once limit
less domain in the western world and a
part of her far eastern possessions have
passed forever into the control of the
United States it will be no less the duty
than the pleasure of all Americans to learn
Of the extent Of our newly acquired terri
tory and its resources, and the habits,
characteristics and needs of the peoples
who will henceforth become citizens Of the
great American republic.
An opportunity to secure such informa-
ton will be had through a lecture to be
given Monday evening. the 29th instant
at the Keller Memorial Church, Maryland
avenue and 9th street northeast, by Mr.
Edwin Priest. The lecturer has been for
nine years an instructor in ancient history
at the Washington High School and has
had the advantage Of much special read
ing and research into the details of his
subject. He has over $50 views of places
and peoples in Spain, the Canaries, Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Evangelical Tabernacle Work.

The ReT. Chas. G. Schulz of Chicago, an
elder Of the NJ. E. Church, and for years
the first and only German evangelist of
the German church. who has Iabored in all
parts Of the country, has come to the cap
ltal city with the object of organizing an
evangelical tabernacle work among the
Germans here. principal aim of this
movement is to reach the masses of the
unchurchly and to interest the spiritually
minded not already provided for
The labOrs of the evangelist, il is said.
nave IN latter years also been extended TO
other churches and now, apprehen6ing IN
the near future general English-German
1ree tabernacle work the year around,
somewhat after the Moody church in Chi
caSo. ne desires TO become acquainted at
once with all the friends of such a move
ment. both among the clergy and the laity.
"A nall at 80 Pennsylvania avenue north
west has already been rented and Sunday
services begun The eyangelist's city ad-
cress Is GIG 9Th street northwest
Evening star., 1898-08-24

A family reunion took place at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Julia Murphy, 1907 K street
southeast, last evening, the occasion being
the seventy-eighth anniversary of her
birth. Her children grandchildren and
great grandchildren were present, each one
bringing to her token Of affection, Mu-
sic, dancing and general good tim. were
indulged in by all.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin D.. Crouch. Mr.. and Mrs. William
2. Allan, Mr.. and MrsnLemuel Walton San
derscn, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Duvall.
M and Mrs. Levi NJ Hummer. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Arendes, Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam E. Acton. Mr.. land Mrs. Allen B.
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Hoover, jr..
Mrs Kate C. Stansbuxy, Miss Hattie PUN
phrey. Miss Maggie n. Allan, Miss Sadie
sanderson. Messrs. VIM. and George Du-
vail, Harry Hummer, Mr.. and Mrs. George
W. Hummer, Mrs. Jane Sanderson, Mrs.
Amanda Scott, Miss Hattie Scott, Miss Nell
lie Warwick Mr.. Richard I. Wood, John
Cassidy and Emory Coleman.
Mrs Murphy has eighty-nine descend
ants, children and grandchildren, all of
whom came to do her honor.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
AFFAIRS IN ,GEoRGETowN.
Repairs to Pump A. A Lawn Party
OtheU News.

The District government has repaired the
pump in the artesiaui well located on Pros
pect avenue near 9th street. and this
morning laborer was put to work to
pump the stale water from the we'll. This
pump was put in place six or seven years
ago by the owners of property in the
neighborhood, who had the well bored. 1t
is on top of a high hill, and has depth
OF nearly 100 feet. goingsnearly the entire
distance through solid RICK The children
OF the neighborhoodd broke the pump, and
it has been idle for two or three years. The
water from this place ix regarded as the
best In the city, and has stood rigid test.
Inc work OF pumping out viii be continued
at intervals until Friday, when the public
Will De permitted to use the water. The
we'll is regarded as a blessing to the people
OF the nelghborhood, the water being ice
cold and very clear
A lawn party, under the AUSPICES of the
Tenleytown Methodist Episcopal Church,
was held last evening on the grounds sur
rounding the church. The party was given
oy the sunday school, the proceeds going
to the church building fund. There was a
good attendance last evening, and every
one was well pleased. Mrs. Nellie Brown
Bangerter, the &elocutionist, entertained a
large number of people in the church.
The Knights of St John, Commandery
Ne. 254, of Georgetown, gave picnic yes
terday at Bethesda Park. The feature of
the afternoon was q base ball game between
~~-N
seven innings were played, at the end of
which the score stood tie, each side hav-
ing seven runs. The team of the Benedicts
was composed of James Smackum, left
field; Carter, right field: Bolden, center
field; Devall, catcher; William Smackum,
first base; Coffey. second base; Creek, third
base; Terry. short stop; Weems, pitcher
The lineup Of the Bachelors was: Mccoy,
pitcher; Wilson. short stop: Clark, third
base; ]. Smith, second base; jackson, first
base; Walter Smackum, catcher; Coates,
center field; Williams, right field; w. Smith,
left field.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Rich. the
wife OF DR.. Frank Rich of 3226 N street,
whose sudden death was published in The
Star yesterday, took place shortly after
noon today Religious services were held
in the house, after which the remains were
shipped to Reisterstown, Nd, the home Of
the husband, for interment this afternoon.
The Commissioners have ordered that 80
feet of six-nch water main be laid in the
east side of 34th street, between Prospect
avenue and N street. The cost of the work
is estimated to be $279.
Workmep have commenced to improve
Olive avenue from 18th to 30th streets. The
old cobblestones are being taken up, and a
new roadway will be laid.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Pensioners Living Abroad.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

Consular officers living in Canada will
unite with me in commencing the recent
ruling of Assistant Secretary Davis relative
to claimants for pensions-whether original
or for incre ease-who reside in foreign coun-
tries. During an experience of more than
a decade in a consular district in which re-
side a large number of men who risked
their lives for the preservation of this
Union, many Of whom have been and few
are applicants for per sions, l should pos
sess a thorough knowledge of the subject
During that period medical examinations of
Claimants residing in Canada and other
countries were permitted under consular
supervision. The claims were founded on
increased disabilities, caused by wounds
and other injuries and diseases resulting
frCm hardships during the war A few
were able to earn s9me thing, others were
totally disabled and partially or wholly
supported by relatives orsothers.
1t vas absurd to ask hese men to go to
even the nearest place in New England, at
cost of at least $15 to be examined. A
few might have that sum. others, equally
as deserving, would have to abandon their
claims.
The reason for the change prescribe by
the commissioner of pensions l failed to
comprehend. The medical eXamina tionS of
claimants, in my district, at least were
thorough. Not only in the town where the
consulate was located, bnt in each of the
ants resided, l selected a. physician of the
highest standing in his profession. Some
ware personally known to me, two being
my family physicians; those residing at a
distance were selected after careful in
qujry. In cases where claimants lived az
some distance from town, and the repu-
tation of the nearest doctor was unknown
to me, ] selected one of known skill in the
town nearest to the applicant, preferring
delay to the employment of physician in
whom l had no confidence.
In one case WHERE an expert examination
had to be made and the physician whom
knew was absent. l sent some twenty miles
to the town, and after inquiry and inter
view employed the one most compa tent.
In a case where the claimant was a rela-
tive OF the physician usually employed,
selected another of equal high reputation,
II us guarding against possible favortism.
In these and other cases in my district the
interests OF the United States could not be
better conserved If the claimants had been
examined in the United States.
l have no reason to suppose that 3ny
other consular officer in Canada would be
less careful than 1 was to see that the
medical examinations were honest and
thorough On behalf of the suffering men
in Canadian consular district who en-
dured hardships in our civil war; and of
myself, l highly commend the action of the
assistant secretary of the interior in his
recent ruling and hope that tine blessings
of (soms of those that were (nearly) ready
to perish may brighten his future career.
E. YOUNG,
Late United States Consul.
Capitol Hill, Washington, August "a.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
. .AMUSEMENTS.

KERNAN'S L4CEUM THEATER.-The
announcement of the engagement OF the
City Club, the superb organization Of that
veteran Snowman, Tom E. Miaco, gives the
patrons of Kernan's ample assurance Of a
meritorious burlesque entertainment next
week. Mr.. Miaco has established a reputa-
ton which he never fails to sustain and
promises this season multiplicity of fea-
| lures calculated to prove refreshing His
new first part, entitled "A Wild Night in
Washington is the work of Herbert Hall
Winslow and John Stromberg, and is hand
somely staged and mounted. 1t is replete
with interesting incidents, new music and
jolly songs, and depicts with rare scenic
struction of Cervera's fleet, fall of Santiago
and the Presidents gardens Fannie Ever
EFT is still the central figure, supported by
Bert Leslie, Carrie Fulton, Lew Palmer
Geo Graham, Joe Nestor, Harry Thomp-
son, Alice Wrenn, Irene Young and Maize
Burton.
COLUMBIA THEATER-The hungry
theater-goer who is weary CT the summers
long fast is to have his dramatic anpetite
stated soon. The Columbia will serve the
first course, and though in any well-rcgu-
lated dinner blue points are at the head of
the list, it must be borne in mind that Au-
gust has no r. Instead of blue points we
VIII have comedy with the canntbalistic
petites are cannibalistic. They feed on
characters and their stories. That Man
is spoken of as a highly seasoned dish
bracing and tonicky, designed to promote
good cheer, conviviality and fun in general.
A NJ Palmer is to be the host of the oeca-
sion, and the dish. THAI Man. is the
work of Chef A. Vivapti Chartres 1t VIII
be served with originality and efficiency by
Mile. Pilar-Morin, Jennie Weathersby,
George Ober, Reuben Fox. E. w. Morrison
George Frader, Clifford Leigh, Edith Ath-
eiston. viii Bernard, Clara Everett. Edna
Philips. Lester Gurnsey and Harry Ie-
Wan Frequenters at the theatrical board
Know that this is a particularly strong
cast.
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL"-At Glen
Echo Park Theater this week the Jaxon
Opera Company is presenting THE Bo-
hemian Girl" This very popular opera is
very cleverly interpreted by the members
of the Jaxon Opera Company. That 1t
thoroughly delights the audiences is amply
demonstrated by the generous applause all
the principal numbers receive nightly. Mr.
Nfnfred Goff as Count Arnheim deserves
special praise, for he is a singer of ability
possessing wonderful baritone voice.
which he handles most artistically The
bill will remain the same all this week
Evening star., 1898-08-24
HOSPITAL TRAIN.
Cars With Modern Appliances foR
Care of sick.

A train which has been equipped with all
modern appliances for the comfort Of the
sick and wounded reached Washington ear
ly this afternoon from Philadelphia over
the pennsylvania railroad. and as soon as
the engines could be changed was started
south over the Southern road for Tampa
Fla There 1t will be loaded with disabled
soldiers and started back north. 1t is ex-
pected that the train will again go through
this city on its way to its northern destina-
ton Saturday next.
The train was composed Of four hospital
cars, baggage car the Pullman car Char
mion. for the use of the nurses. and the no.
tel car Pickwick, for the surgeons and
members of committee from Philadelphia
VINO went along to render what assistance
they can.
Evening star., 1898-08-24
Said She Was Druxsed,

neatly-dressed and respectable-looking
woman named Annie Fuller complained to
Judge Taylor this morning that last nigh
she was drugged. Policeman Ais, who ar
rested her, said she was drunk, and when
he arrested her she was very profane
I'm not in the habit of using bad Ian
guage," said the little woman, nor am I
in the habit of getting drunk. Last night
L drank glass of beer and there certainly
was something put in It"
DO you know this woman?" Policeman
Ais was asked.
1es, indeed, your honor he answered
Il know her very well.''
A fine of So was imposed