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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Banfshed

Some OF the white men who helped
to suppress the riot on Thursday and
Thursday night. ran out OF something
TO do yesterday. They accordingly
looked up some Objectionable republi-
cans. populists and negroes and order
ed them TO leave town and never come
back. The crowd would seize their
man and their demonstrations towards
him would be SO violent that the au-
thorities would interfere. and give
them protection. II was deemed best
TO let the "aCcuced" get out Of town
for their own safety and they were
allowed q military escort TO the de-
pot.
Yesterday morning T. {. Miller. Ari
Bryant. Z. r. Pickens and Rev. / J..
Bell. all colored. were "banished."
They were sent up the Wilmington
and Weldon railroad and had safely
reached Rocky Mount when last heard
from.
Yesterday afternoon three white
men, Il OF whom held a city official
position up TO Thursday. and one a
government position. were marched
10 Front street station and shipped to-
wards New Bern. Mclean Loftin. coll
ored. was also shipped with them, and
a telegram was sent to New Bern to
keep them passing on. 4 telegram re-
Ceived here last night stated that q
crowd met them and sent them on 70
Elizabeth City n telegraphed TO that
town TO keep them going.
Last night w. +. Henderson. the col
ored lawyer, left the city, as his time
was up. He was told to leave the city
and was given time TO settle up some
affairs. When he z 10 the depot
last night TO take the train, he vas
alarmed for his safety, as every man
who had a gun was suspected Of being
after him. Mayor Waddell had to
send two soldiers and a policeman to
the depot to see him safely on the
train.
The boys are ging too far with this
and il is hoped We will all now get
back in the ways of peace and good
order.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
A White and Colored Vigilance Com
m,ittce
Currie, N. c., November II.

Currie, N. c., November II.
Editors Messenger:
At a mass meeting here this evening
w. L. Nunalee was called to the chair
and Q. w. StyrOn made secretary.
Mr.. james n Moore addressed the
meeting. stating briefly it's object; he
called to mind\the present excited
state of the public mind and admon-
ished the people to be slow Q ~a9C,- put
nevertheless to be watchful of their
interests.
Resolutions were adopted by a ris-
ing vote and a vigilant committee of
the following gentlemen was named
II. d. Moore, w. r. Walker, S. w.
Wilton. c. p. Moore. S. j.. Stanley. T.
=. Orr, John Mott. r. H. Moore, John
Herring, mo. d. AVERT, Hayes Jones,
IT. s. LOcky, Davis Roe, a. b. Groom,
w. NJ. Nunalee, G. F. SquireS, Abra-
ham Henry. Joseph Whaley, Geo. Laid
Ter w. J. Lewis, RObt. Redkin, colOred,
Hayes Jones, cOlOred, Abram Moore,
colored, Geo. Groom, J. T. Moore and
J. @. Russell.
We, the people of Grady township in
mass meeting assembled, do resolve
and proclaim as follows:
Events of an unusual and disQuietinG
nature have occurred and are occur
ring, which greatly excite and embroil
our peOplt. 1t has come to the knOwl-
edge of this meeting that INSCRIPTIONS
men have this morning watched our
roads with Winchester rifles and made
threats against certain laW-abiding
citizens who voted in the last election
contrary to the will of said belliger-
ents. and whereas. it being reported
that one COlOred man who voted the
democratic ticket of his own free will
did not dare to remain in his own
house last night because of threats
tina had been made against his life;
and whereas, we the people of Grady
township have decided and fully made
up our minds that in the future none
but white men shall hold office OF
Whatsoever kind. Therefore be it
Resolved LIST. That we Will protect
n shelter with our lives any Colored
mar who voted with the democrats
n we do further declare that we
will at once meet out swift n sum-
mary Justice to WhOmSOeVer shall mo-
lest or hurt any such person.
And be it further resolved. That the
holding and administering of office by
COlOred men in the present inffamed
state of affairs is inimical to the peace
and quiet of our country. Therefore.
the people of Grady township, in mass
meeting assembled. do declare that we
believe that the designations of the
present colored school committee will
greatly aid us in restoring peace and
order and it is the sense of this meet
ing that a committee shall approach
same and peaceably ask for their res
ignations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

by Friends as a Distance for the Course
IL Pursued in the Late Campaign.
Fluctuations to Wiimingtonfans on
their Overthrow at Negro Rule
New York. November

New York. November 2.
Messrs. Jackson 4 Bell. Wilmington.
y. c.
Dear Friends:-To the shower OF
congratulations which must be pouring
in upon you for the gallant victory in
the Old North State. and more particu-
larry for your conspicuous and potent
part In bringing about the result. let
me add the tribute of an absent but
interested friend. have. through the
columns OF The Messenger. closely fol-
lowed the course Of political events in
North Carolina and mourned with my
unhappy people in the rule OF incom-
Potency and corruption under which
they have lived for the past two years.
and | rejoice with them that their de-
termination To end II at any cost. has
G 50 ~signally successful. That the
victory was gained peaceably. Is n
Cub reason for Congratulation.
though il may.b the adage that pre-
~"paredness for war is the surest guar
anty OF peace Is 10 inapplicable
here. cherish the hope that the peo-
pie Of North Carolina. having shaken
OF the nightmare that has oppressed
them. they will awake, as some OF our
southern states have done. 20 the ne
cessity OF securing themselyes by con
stitutional amendments to the election
laws, against a recurrence OF such n
state OF affairs. May they>awakc COM
mercially as we'll as politically. and in
so doing, give TO your paper the en-
c-ouragement il so truly deserves.
With kindest regards 20 yourselves
and TO Messrs. Clawson and Ashe. I
am, Very truly yours.
II. T.. A..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Honorable Z. VI. Simmons

This gentleman who has done so
much for the people of North Carroll
ma as chairman of the democratic state
committee, was in New Bern on Fri
day night and at a meeting Of the cit
liens made a speech to them.
Mr.. Simmons related how the cam
paign was gone into and that he be-
lieved that if the evidence of the con-
ditiOn of affairs in eastern Carolina
could be placed before the people as
before a jury, the verdict would be
guilty" He then told Of the INK
of papers sent out to the doubtful
voters, Of the enormous number of
supplements sent out which he edit
ed himself. In fact he was about of
the opinion that he was a pretty good
editor himself. His narration of the
securing of the pictures of the Craven
county Officials created great merri-
ment. when I found Gerock could not
get their pictures because they were
ashamed of them, / sent Jennett. He
went to see Isaac Smith to borrow
some money from him., mo while Isaac
was calculating the interest he took
his picture"
Mr.. Simmons then came to what par
ticularly interested his listeners. He
spoke of the recent trouble in Will
mington. He deplored the tragedy that
had occurred there, but he thought the
time had probable come there when to
employ force was probably the only
course.
Il don't advise those harsh and dras-
tic measures, but l would suffer my
right arm to be cut off before l would
say one word against the good men of
that city. With you the conditions have
been horrible (vOice they are horrible
nOw'). Yes they are horrible now, but
if you can stand it until the legislature
meets. I pledge the good faith of the
democratic party of North Carolina
tina they will pass laws that will end
it forever. I wish our good friends in
Wilmington could have waited a little
longer. but I have been there n I
don't see how they could have de-
layed the day Of retribution. But l
trust that in New Bern by the eXer-
else of fOrbearanCe you will be able
to wait until the legislature is assem-
bled.
1T will not be a temporary DISPOSE
ton, but a permanent one. / do not
know what measures will be adopted.
T do not speak for the legislature. but
I know tha the white men of North
Carolina will settle the problem for
all time to come and no political par
" will ever again dare attempt to put
the negro over the white man"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Washington Post Squibs

North Carolina can 10Y lay aside its
red shirt and put on one of the billed
variety.
The North Carolina ballot was cha-
peroned by the bullet, as per pro-
gramme.
An examination of the debris this
morning will show a number of signed
cinches.
\ Philadelphia councilman mas re-
signed because he is too honest. IT
would be interesting to know how he
made the discovery.
Colonel Bryan's case of military lock-
jaw will probably yield to treatment.
Maine. Vermont and Oregon were out
in the political cold yesterday. They
should change their dates n get into
the national melees.
Escaping gas always has caused
more or less trouble at the capitol.
An inspection OF Mr.. Cookers neck
will show where he got il this trip.
1t seems that the war hero business
came home to roost in the case of Hon.
Lemuel Eli Quigg.
The combination Of Dick Croker and
Carl Schurz was toe much for the other
Mr.. Van Wyck.
The fight for the democratic nomina-
ton for speaker will not be the riE
roaring affair ~ people expected
II Tom Platt is a wise man. he viii
at once begin taking lessons in hand
ling bucking b~rOnchOs.
The democratic leaders probably I'M
derstand by this time that il IS moi
safe 70 monkey with war issues.
Mr.. Croker may manage 10 pui
through the winter. He has saved
Judge or two from the wreck.
Governor Pingree is now in a posi-
tion TO make considerable trouble FOL
his esteemed contemporaries.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

In all candor we fail to see any spe-
cial significance in the election of
Tuesday last We observe that several
Of our northern exchanges. notably
the New York Times and the Baltimore
Sun, say that the election was a sting
ing rebuke to the Mckinley admins
tration.
We do not so regard it That there
is dissatisfaction in certain quarters
with the Mckinley administration and
that the great body of democrats and
many republicans are opposed TO this
policy of territorial expansion. that
many people are not satisfied with the
tanner in which the war "a conduct
ed, we have no sort of doubt. But for
an of year the ~socalled rebuke TO the
administration seems 10 US 10 be very
, gentle.
In Mckinley's own state OF Ohio. the
republicans scored a great victory
e~lecting as many congressman in the
off year as they elected at the last
presidential election, while they more
than doubled the plurality of IS. 900 for
~ ~ 1871 sNN-H
There are large republican gains in
California and the legislature will elect
a republican senator to succeed Sena-
TOT White. The republicans lost sew
eral congressman in New York, but
they carried the state for Roosevelt,
who was distinctively a representative
of the Mckinley administration.
MajOrities have been cut down in
some of the western states but the re-
publicans have o lost a solitary state
OF any consequence, except it be the
state of Minnesota, which seems to
have been carried by the f~usionists.
Mr.. Lind, the fusiOnists' candidate for
governor, was formerly a republican
member of congress, if we mistake not.
On the other hand the republicans
have carried the silver state Of Nevada,
and they have made a wonderful revo-
luton in Nebraska, the state Of Col
onel VIM. J. Bryan. The silver ques-
ton seems to have cut little figure in
the campaign and was in many COM
munities ignored altogether. The sill
veriteS are rejoicing that they have
apparently gained control of the next
house of representatives, but they must
not overlook the fact that some of the
democratic congressman elected are
sound money men and as much oppos-
ed to free silver as any republican.
We have no idea, even though the
democrats shall have a majority in the
next house, that any free silver meas
ure can pass that body, and as for the
senate, that body will hereafter have
a majority of sound money members.
In short VIZ do nOt see any reason
why the business of the country should
be unsettled or disturbed by the result
of the election On Tuesday. There is
certainly nothing to indicate that the
free silver cause has gained any
strength. nothing to indicate that it
will triumph in the year 1900. 1t will
be twelve months before the congress
elected on Tuesday will convene, and
in the meantime business will have a
rest ever from the agitation of free
silver in the halls of congress. The
bushes situation is quite satisfactory
and we hope and expect to see great
industrial activity and general pros
perity throughout the length and
breadth of the great land. There is
no comfort whatever in the situation
to the pesimists and to the calamity
Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

Winston, y. c.. November IL.
Editors Messenger:
Kindly give me the privilege OF ex-
pressing my pride In my native town.
She acted nobly and well during these
past stirring days, and her brave citi-
zens are receiving the warmes com
mendations OF reopie everywhere who
are familiar with the evils she has
sought to overthrow.
May her declarations OF indepen-
dence and her vigorous action usher
in a period of prosperity and happiness
never before known.
In Forsyth county / have witnessed
a great fight for a white mans govern
me-t. | have seen the republican ma
iOTi-y reduced from LOO to less than
100. and that in the face OF the most
trying circumstances and most vlgOr-
Gus opposition. Strange 10 say, this
county has a very large number OF in
telligent white farmers and others who
have been strong republicans hitherto:
but many have realized their folly, as
the above figures show.
But there has been a manliness in
the attitude OF the men OF New Han
| over which is comparable &c but a few
| great instances in the history OF our
country.
God bless old Wilmington.
' ANDREW J.. HOWELL. JR-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Public Spirited Act

Wilmington certainly has reason to
appreciate the generous and public
spirited act of the Seaboard Air Line
in his time of trouble. Captain T. d
Meares yesterday received from Gen
eral Manager ST. John a telegram
from Portsmouth. transmitting a on
tribution of $50 to the city of Will
mington to help entertain the visiting
military.
By the way, Colonel Walker Taylor
requests that our citizens who can do
so, send mattresses or cots to the
Light Infantry armOry early this
morning for the use of the military. II
is requested that each mattress or cot
be tagged SO they can be returned to
the owners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

The business men of the state-Of
all vocatiOns-can breathe easier now.
Their can be no further local cause for
fear of embarrassment. They did their
part well in sustaining the democratic
party. and can now feel that their in
~terests are no longer to be made the
football of seedy politicians, or dema-
gogues suffering with envious or mali
cious gangrene.-Raleigh Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
RepubIicaRs.Carry Nevada

Reno, Nevada, November 11.-Latest
returns show that Mcmillan, republic
can, has been elected governor of Ne
vada. Careful compilation OF the next
legislature shows that it stands for
United States senator on joint ballot
against Stewart %; for Stewart IS;
doubtful 4, with one county assembly
man still to hear from
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15
Red Springs. n. C.. November 10.

Red Springs. y. C.. November -.
Editors Messenger:
Dear Sirs:-As az old Wilmington
ian and a friend Of The Messenger |
cannot suppress my anxiety to con-
graduate you and thank YOU for the
splendid work you have lone in his
campaign. | believe it is conceded all
over the state (and | travel over most
of IT'D that The Messenger has lone
mor for white supremacy than any
two or three papers in our state. and
| know that the vote in the Sixth dis
trict was due to The Messenger and
the hard, untirirg efforts of John ID.
Bellamy. ] was with him repeatedly.
and know that he worked hard and
faithfully, convincing thousands. and
I thank God that his efforts were
crowned with success. The eyes Of the
whole country have been ccntered
on North Carolina. and now gaze
proudly on the victorious banner that
waves over us.
AS for lear old Wilmington. it makes
my heart leap with JOY to see she has
overcome the dirty administration
forced on her, and that white suprem-
acy rules. She is to be congratulated
in having for mayor that gifted North
Carolinian. Colonel Alfred Moore Wad-
dell, one Of the grandest men this state
has ever produced. May he live long,
and continue long at the head OF her
government. No man ever lived who
could serve her better and more faith
fully than he.
1t was a grand step to put him at the
head Of the municipal government,
and with such a government as you
will now have. | hope TO see Whining
tons population doubled, for good
white men car now feel like taking ad-
vantage Of the many natural advan-
tages offered in Wilmington. May the
influx be great and OF the kind wanted
there to make a city. such as the Old
North State should have.
Pardon me if ! nave taken up toe
much Of your time. but my heart goes
out to the people Of my native town
and / rejoice with them in their won
derful victory. White supremacy must
rule. Again extending my congratula-
tions to The Messenger, ! am.
Respectful, your friend.
w. II. CARR.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

Goldsboro. y. c.. November II.
DR.. I. b. k~ingsbury, Wilmington. y. c.
My Dear Sir:-Iour paper was anx-
ioGsly looked for today (as II always
is when news is wantedD and Is now
TO hand We note your excuse for the
o appearance Of an editorial. No
excuse was necessary. The Messenger
always does it's duty. As an evidence
OF this you were at the front yesterday
where all true white men should have
been found, and where their services
were most needed. As stated above,
The Messenger need make no apologies
for any omissions, for it has certainly
done its duty if ever a paper did. |
have have always said that ii was the
best paper in the state and for the last
few months ! have been OF the opinion
that it was the best in the United
States. | rejoice 10 see that white men
and the right ones seem now TO be
getting hold of the city's affairs. Long
life and success to KinEsbury. Wad-
dell. The Messenger, friend Parmelee
and every other good citizen Of Will
mingtOn. Very truly yours,
]. h. FONNNIELLE.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-15

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding 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 coS> d.
don't grippe or cause nausea Z. K. Bel
lamy.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-10
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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-10
COUNTRY THRESHFRS GET
TOGETHER.
Organize for Self-PrOtectiOn--
UnOin is Formed.

Threshers of the country held a
meeting in the City Hall, this after
noon, for the purpose of organizing a
union. Henry Shuttle of Limetown
was elected temporary chairman, and
Mr.. Fredricks, secretary.
About twenty-nine threshers were
present. Secretary Stevens of the
STATE organization was in the hall and
explained the object Of the associa.
ton.
The idea of the threshers is to orr
ganize for self protection and prevent
indiscriminatec cutting of prices. Any
thresher who joins the union and vol
lates it's rules shall be fined 500 for
each offence.
1t was sentiment among those pres
ent that the union would result in
good and many of them signed appli-
cations to become members. The Of
fcers will consist of a president,
vice-prssident secretary and treasurer.
All members of the union charged
with breaking the rules will have
their cases investigated by the off,
GERS of the state union before the fine
is imposed. -Mankato Review. III.
Later information says that the or
ga,lization embrases several counties
in this part of the state. ~.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-10

this town to support a literary, if
there were not always few to pull
sideways on any entertainment that
is attempted.
Mrs. Hawkins is expected home
Saturday, therefore L. H. wears a
broad smile:
A large amount of corn is being
hauled through this town to Murray
county, which reminds us that the
farther north we go the less corn is
raised.
Our Presbyterian church is quite
slow in securing pastor, but the
Dunkard meetings are we'll attended,
when the wind does not blow cold.
The high wind of Friday scattered
some hay stacks and tipped over few
olt buildings. All that was lacking for
to make an old timer of it, was plenty
OF light shaw.
1t isrumored that one of the solid
citizens of Summit Lake is beginning,
am sorry to say, to worry about that
gold coin clause in his mortgage that
ca 1898 his mind to wander, as it was
only eighteen short months ago that
he was shouting Justify for the gold
standard, it is pitible to see the results
of his shouting.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-02-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate trans
fers for Mobiles county for the week
ending Feb. S, 1898:
P. Brown to W. G. Wyatt, lots l, 2
and 3, blk. 6, Bigelow; $1,000.
w. J. Parry to W. c. Wyatt, lot 9,
blk. S and lot 10, blk. 10. Bigelow;
$500.
Round Lake Gem. Assn. to G.
Nienabar, lot "a, blk. 2, Round Lake;
$40.
Round Lake Gem. Assn. to R. w.
Busby, lot 4, blk. 4, Round Lake; $40.
r. G. Wood to Gerke Heidebrink,
81 2, l02, AZ; $1,000.
R. J. Brown to w. G.. Brown, 81 of
sci IA, lO3, 80; $3.50.
j. H. Reincsts to w. W. Buss, 81
of nw4 "a, 104, Al; $4,000.
]. Pingston to J. H. Reincets, sw3
ID, l04, Al; $1,000.
G. M. Gordon to VIM. Gordon, ne
l48 feet of blk. l, Hersey; $75.
Fannie S. Wilder to VIM. Schinkle,
81 of ne4 30, 104, Al; 81 ,24O.
c. Gran to S. A. johnson, lot 20,
blk. 2, Worthington; $3.50.
S. A. johnson to G. Gran, nj of lot
lot l, blk. 81, Worthington; $3.50.
A. H. Mobray to Geo. Lii, SCI "a,
104, Al; $1,000.
Geo. Lii to G. and G. P. Palmer,
81 of nw4 and sw4 10, l04, 80; $3,3l5.
}. S. Ramage to Estelle A. Baxter,
sw4 %, 1O2, 40; $4,000.
A. R. Daughenbaugh to Alva COT
felt, 81 of ne4 ii, l04, 40; $2,8O8.
Alva Coffett to j. H. Coffett, 81 OF
ne4 IA, 104, 40; $2,s08.
P. McCarvel to M. Martin, 81 oil
nw4 rs, 103, 80; 81, 500.
Nora G. Jenkins to E. w. Sinnett,
lot s.. blk. 5, Clary Addition, Worth
ington; $4,000.