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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

A little boy asked for a bottle Of get
~, ~ the morning as fast as you can"
,pa sr,rggtst recognized a household
name for "DeWftt's Mrls Eariy
Rs-ers" and gave him a bottle OF those
famous little pills tor constipation, Sex
headache. liver aad stomach t-ouniNA
p. r. BeltAmy. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

When the West Tennessee troops
were parading tbs streets OF Memphis
the other night, among other selections
the band Tlayed Marching hrougn
Georgia" and h music was Justify
cheered. 1t was the same Oh tune
but il didn't sound like II USED To-
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
MANILA CAPTURED.
Commodore Dewey Exercising the Functions
of Governor General.
RIOTS IN SPAIN MORE SERIOUS.

The Spanish Squadron Short of Powder".It Returns to Cadiz--Anxiety
in Madrid Over Fate OF Porto Rico--The Queen Regent Prepar.
ing for FIght..Cuban Autonomous Congress Meets..Ad.
miral Simpsons Fleet Divided--Great Activity of
the Spanish on West Coast of Cuba. British
Warship Enters Havana Harbor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

If you see n young man laughing
at the ancient jokes Of another the
other has a pretty sister.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
THE FIRST BAT1EM LAND
A Party Landed by the
Leyden Attacked.
A FIERCE ENCOUNTER.

The Cubans and Americans Of the
Landing Party Repul.e h spanish
aud succeed in Delivering the Am.
munides to h Insurgents - TIVE
Landings Made - The Wilmington
Takes n Hand and with Four Shots.
DisperSes the Enemy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

The nurse girl isn't a necromancer,
but she Is something Of soothe-sayer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

II. L. Yocrm, Cameron. Pa. say Il
was a sufferer for ten years, trying
most a. kinds OF pile remedies. u
without success. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve vas recommended TO me.
I used one box. It has affected a per-
manent cure" As a pernane { ezra
for piles Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve
has no equal. r. r. Belfamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
Robson County Democratic.
(Special to The MeSSenger.)

Lumberton, y. c., May 5.-The demo-
cratic county convention met here to-
day and elected delegates to the state.
congressional and judicial conventions.
Thomas A. McNeill, Esq. was unani-
rnously endorsed for judge of the Sew
enth judicial district amid great en-
thusiasm. The sentiment Of the con-
vention was strongly against fusion.
1t was the largest convention seen
here in years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE SECOND DISTRICT.
No Question That Young Cannot lie
Defeated.

NORFOLK. VA, November 5.-(Special)
The campaign in the Second Virginia in
crenses I'm interest as the day Of election
approaches. The managers Of the Wise
faction Of the Republicans have hoped al
most against hope that Holland. the cam
ddate Of the opposing Republican 1ac-
ro1. would come down at the last mo-
ment. but that gentleman is now out iIr
. card. wherein he declares that he VIII
remain ON the ticket 10 the last. no mat
ter what ne will have to contend with.
$50 great is the disaffection among Re
urbicans that il is stated that many OF
Them will. in sheer disgust at the strife
and dissension I'm their own ranks, vote
tIa Democratic ticket. Day by day. the
conviction becomes stronger that Young
cannot be- defeated. and that, moreover
D. cannot again be- unseated, no matter
how overwhelmingly Republican the
next House mav be. for the dis
affection among the Republicans them
selves leaves no room 10 charge
hat ho obtained his seat through
fraud under the Virginia election law"
AIr. Young held his seat in Congress long
enough to prove himself an energetic
wIde-avase representative, and his unani-
NOUS endorsement by his party after be-
iue uueaatad is evidence OF how ne Is re-
rard,d by the people of the Second Dis
fr|Uf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE FIFTH DISTRICT.
Il i'm the safely Democratic
Column.

DANVILLE. VA, November 5.-CSpe-
ciaI)-The Fifth District, which was con-
sidered in doubt six weeks ago. to-day
properly belongs in the safely Demo-
cratic" column of those who figure on
political probabilities. The situation mas
undergone a complete change. and among
the causes that have operated IN IN
burdenng the hearts Of formerly anxious
Democrats are several.
To-dgy the Republicans are on the rum
MIR. Parr. Republican candidate, VINO
had labored until heithOught the noun
tain counties SAFE started for DanVille
several days ago, to put in some Work
in this hitherto neglected vicinity, re-
ceived alarming rumOrs from Patrick
and turned back TO rally his FORCES IN
his home county Without means, md
having no organization TO use them If he
had. the prospect for him is not bright.
Democratic-C Chairman James last night
predicted a Democratic majority of 5000
i'm the district and claims that Mr. Swan
son will come down to Pittsylvania and
DanVille with a clear majority Thls
city and county, which have been relied
upon i'm three previous campaigns 10 over
come the Republican vote in the north
and west of the district, will, if Chairman
James is not mistaken, roll up ma
iority Of at least 2,5OO These claims are
based on the premises that the Demo-
cratic vote will be larger and the Repub-
lican smaller than in the last contest,
because the former are more thoroughly
aroused and the latter are divided. The
negroes in this city and county are by
no means heartily i'm favor of Parr, and
the proximity of this district TO North
Carolina and the incident of the appoint
ment of the negro Twyman to a Frank
lin county post-ofice will have The effect
of calling out a full white mans vote.
Even the most conservative campaigners
to-day figure that the Democratic ma
jorty will not fall far short Of 1900. 1t
was less than 800 in 1896, and Mr.. Swanson
has never exceeded a majority of 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

trict and has proved himself one of the
ablest speakers in the State. Every
where his audiences have been good, ana
he has surprised the adverse Critics.
Colonel Hubbard, the Republican nominee
has been very active, too. de mas hau
the assistance of Congressman fost'
United States Marshal Allen, j. Hamp-
ton Hoge. and James Lyons, formerly Of
Richmond, and with these has canVassed
the district thoroughly. The candidates
have met in joint debate more than once
and the Democrats have been dellghted
with Judge Quarles's discussion. Hon
John w. Daniel. II. st. George Tucker.
n p. Early Pembroke Pettitt, Frank
Glasgow. II. d. Flood. and Thomas
Whitehead have thoroughly stumped the
district i'm behalf Of the Democratic car
didate. and no stone has been left un-
turned by the county managers. In the
Roclxbridge Senatorial District, owing 10
the resignation of the Hon. ). III. Detcher'
Judge succeeding Judge William NC
I.aughlin, a special election for state
senatorship takes place along WIN the
congressional election. McCorkle, ol
Rockbridge, who is regarded as a flt%
Lee man. is the Democratic candidate'
and Fulwiler, of Botetourt, Is the Repuo-
lcan candidate. There is a variant opin-
of this senatorial fight will help or harm
Judge Quarles's candidacy Notwl.h-
standing the fact that this is an off year
in politics, Judge Quarles has succeeded
In arousing great interest in the peoples
cause. Judge Quarles has been espe-
cially pleased with the work OF East
ern Virginia Democrats, and If the same
spirit manifests itself west of the Ridge
his election is assured. one of the curl
Gus features of the fight is that Ioi
ten days past Hubard' Lyons hose
Allen, and Noon, and other kepuohcans
have been -massing their fight here in
| Augusta. Quares's home. This Is taker
as an omen that the Republicans recog-
nize the fact that Judge Quarles, who Is
an Eastern Virginian by birth, and pop
ular over the Ridge, will have large
vote in eastern counties of his district
| hard to overcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
IMPORTANT NEW TESTIMONY.
The Third Ballet shot at G. #. Moore
Accounted for at Last.

Mrs. c. f. Moore, of Manchester, has
discovered a very important bit of evil
dence bearing on the Staying of her hus-
band. C. f. Moore. by James Penrose
Carter. near Lakeside Park some time
ago The testimony of all who We're any
where near the place of the shooting at
the time. and the pistol, showed that
three shots had been fired. The effects Of
two shots were manifest, but the third
could not be found, though number Of
keen-eyed persons looked at the buggy
ever so long.
The buggy was taken TO Manchester,
and IS now in Mrs Moores yard. Yes
terday. while looking at the vehicle, which
bore her husband when he met his death,
she found the unmistakable effect or the
third shot A number of gentlemen have
also examined the place. and are assured
that this is the mark OF the bullet. This
indentation is between the wood and iron
Of the spring, and while perfectly plain,
is lower than was looked for From all
appearances. Ii seems that the buggy was
going from the person who fred the shot.
and was already 10 or 15 feet away when
the shot was fired. This is important, If
this Judgment is true, as 1t shows that
Mr.. Moore was not threatening Carter,
and. therefore, that the latter did not
shoot in sefdefence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

Is no indifference, for the Democrats
are thoroughly united in their WISH lor
Democratic success here and elsewhere III
the country, and are one in their oesire
TO have Congressman Hay returned.
Mr.. Hay is winding up his campaign
In this part of the district, after tho-
rough canvass Of the whole. There are
few campaigners of equal ability IN Nlr-
ginia. and so satisfactory has he been
as n representative in Congress, that there
would be no doubt of the result, even II
his opponent CFlaherty) could unrte tne
Republican forces as no other man In the
district could do, and II he had plenty
of money from the national Republican
congressional fund. He has no claims on
the Republicans, and has made none, ex-
cent that the organization must be Kept
intact by united effort and as TO 1unds'
Il is known that his appeal 10 the cnalr-
man of the above Campaign Commttee
was met with a very nice letter tennerlilS
good wishes for his success, coupled with
the assurance that the committee could
NOT give financial aid except in districts
where there is some hope of success.
Flaherty will not get any considerable
support, except in the counties OF Warren
and Rockingham. Two years ago the vote
was large it being a presidential year.
Even If the Republicans come out fairy
we'll IL will fall off about 6,OO. Two
wears ago Mr.. Hays majority over walker
was 4197. 1t will be that large this year.
even with the total vote of the parties
reduced. provided 1t does not go Delo"
% 0po II the reduction leaves total less
tban this. the loss will be Republican,
and HAYS majority enlarged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE GOVERNOR WILL ATTEND.
Accepts an Invitation to Attend
dedication OF Alexandria c. III.

The people Of Alexandria county are PIE
pairing to dedicate their new and hand
some county courthouse at Fort Myer
Heights on Wednesday afternoon. No
vember 10th, and everything points to this
being a memorable event in tho history of
the county.
The dedication exercises are In charge
of a capable committee, Of which Mr.
George n. Saegmuller IS chairman and
MIR. George T. Robinson secretary and
they have invited number of prominent
men of The State TO be present, including
Governor Tyler. The invitation to the
Governor was conveyed 10 him yesterday
afternoon by Mr. James Il. Clements,
formerly Commonwealth Attorney OF
Alexandria county, and was gracefully
accepted by the Chief Executive.
Not only is this new court-aouSe, but
II is in a new location. Alexandria city
has until now been the county seat Of
Alexandria. but by a recent act Of the
General Assembly permission was given
20 transfer the county seat 10 Fort Myer
Heights, because it was more central and
convenient 10 the largest number Of citi-
zens. Fort Myer Heights is a beautiful
site lust north of and adjoining the his
torlc Arlington estate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE SIXTH DISTRICT.
otey VIII he Returned by Large
| Majority.

LYNCHBURG, VA, November 5.-(Spe-
ciaI)-Major Peter ]. Otey, Democratic
nominee for Congress for the Sixth Dis
trict. practically closed his campaign
here last night with a speech at the opera
house, in the presence of large ana en-
thusiastic audience Of admiring friends
and constituents. Notwithstanding the
fact. apparent from the first, that he
would have a walk over" Major Otey
has conducted an energetic and close can
vass of his district visiting every coun-
tv and speaking sometimes as often as
three or four times a day. Under his
practical and systematic management the
party has been thoroughly organized in
every precinct of every county. and while
his vote may not reach the "high-water'
mark of 1896, when he was returned TO
Congress by $500 majority over mis- COM
petltor, who received the combined vote
of the Goldites and Republicans. the indi-
cations are that he will not fall far below
that figure.
While there are two Republican candi-
dates i'm the feld-C. S. Hermanns (whlte),
of Montgomery, and Daniel Butler fcol-
ored). Of Lynchburg-both claiming TO be
regular, It is confidently asserted by
those in n position TO know that nine
tenths of the negro votes VIII be cast for
Hernlanns. The Republicans. however,
are without organization, and the negroes
have manifested little or no interest in
the campaign. and unless all political
signs fail, the Democrats Of the Sixth
District will win sweeping victory at
the polls on Tuesday next. For nearly
four years Major Otey has represented
the Sixth District, and his services have
been emnently satisfactory. On all oc-
casions he has responded with promptuass
TO petitions and requests from individuals
and organizations. and has devoted his
best energies to the welfare and advance
ment OF his district. IL is gratifying,
therefore. 10 his constituents. 10 know
mat this tried and faithful representative
Is 10 be again returned 10 his seat In the
United States Congress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
FROM NEWPORT NEWS
ARRIVAL OF MIR. HUNTINGTON AND
SOME ENGLISH FRIENDS.
NO SIGNIFICANCE IN TIE VISIT.
Delay In the Construction of the
PubIic-SchooI Buildings-A Police
man dismissed from the Force
DIR, Jones's Building.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. November s.
rSpecial.)-Mr. Coils p. Huntington, the
owner of the Newport News Ship-Build-
ing and Dry-Dock .-ompany's valuable
plant in this city, arrived here last night
from New York on a special train. lie IS
accompanied by Mr.. A. c. Hutchinson
president Of the Morgan Line of steamers
plying between New York and New Or
leans: Messrs. John Crossley and NJ.
James. of london, Eng; MA Mackay'
of Scotland; Mr.. Calvin Il. Orcutt, presi-
dent OF the Newport News Ship-Buildins
and Dry-Dcck Company, and MIR. q. u.
Miles. Mr.. Huntington's private secretary.
The private cars were hauled to the ee-
pot. and there remained until this morn
ing. when they were transferred to the
ship-yard tracks. Mr.. Huntington's Eng
lish and Scotch visitors are registered at
the warwick. To-day the party spent
the morning and afternoon In an inspec-
ton of the shp-yard. and this afternoon
they went through the battleships bulld-
ing here. So far as l have yet Deeh aple
TO learn. there is no significance In the
visit.
NEW SCHOOLBUILDING
Tho School Board has discovered that
the high school and colored school con-
tractors will not complete the buildings
an contract time. The date Of completion
for the high school is November 4tA. The
third floor is not yet completed, and no
thing has been done on the interior. NO
brick has been received at the place in
side of a week. and at present no one is
working on the building. The board VIII
he entitled to $500 a month for overtime
but IL will only require the contractor TO
nav the rents during that time, which VIII
amount TO about $3.50. The colored school
, is 10 be finished December 10th. The first
floor has not been started. The East-End
School was begun at the same time work
on the colored school commenced, and 1t
&c the only one of the three new brick
buildings ordered by the School Board
which will be finished on contract time.
A POLICEMAN DISMISSED.
Policeman w. r. webb was last night
dismissed from the force, after being
round guilty by the Board of Police Com
missioners OF numerically beating, with
out cause or excuse, Mr.. Thomas Baynes,
foreman for NJ. Honan & Sons.
The verdict was a surprise, and many do
not hesitate to give their opinion Of II.
Mr.. Webb had no witnesses, ana MS
own testimony was damaging.
Dr. A. c. Jones will erect a large brick
building adjoining the Jones building, in
! which the post-Office is now located and
| II is probable that the Post-Oftice Depart
ment will decide to make change end
| lease the ground floor Of the new struc-
ture. which Will be much more suitable
for fts purpOses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

late Of the best and most expensive KIND,
six parts. Mix and melt over the fre In
an enamelled saucepan. Then turn out
on to a dish, and, when cold. break up
into small pieces. Eat four or five OF
them during the day. A tiny piece of cin-
namon can also be kept in the mouth
and slowly chewed while dressing in the
morning and at night.
You should also suck bicarbonate OF
potash lozenges; those also made of soda
and mint are very good. Eat two or three
of these day. The mouth itself should be
kept well rinsed out several times day
with tincture of camphor and myfrh.
Put few drops into a glass of water and
use. Ten drops are quite sufficient. Or you
can put one ounce Of concentrated solu-
tion of chloride of soda and one-quar-
ter of an ounce OF myrrh together, and
then add twelve drops to n wineglass OF
water Or you can keep tiny pieces OF
orris root in the mouth to hide any un'
pleasantness that may arise from any
cause. A few drops Of Condys fluid in a
tumbler of water acts as n disinfectant
The mouth should be rinsed out with this
several times a day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Mr.. Rixey VIII Get "reat
Plurality.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, November g.
Special 1.-THE political situation in this
(the Eighth district is perfectly plain as
to results. yet complex in the matter OF
the number Of votes that will be cast and
inst how many votes each candidate VIII
get. l say candidates, because there are
three Richmonds in the field-viz.; Johp
II. Rixey, the Democratic candidate ana
incumbent; Edward Hughes, the lndlVid-
ual Republicans candidate, and Johh
Underwood, a self-nominated Indepen-
dent Republican candidate
The candidacy of Mr.. RiXey Is regular
and was by acclamation, and there is no
dissatisfaction with his course in CON
eress or manifest personal prejudice
against him.
Mr.. Rixey has, therefore, practicaiiy ITO
opposition. The plurality for Rixey IS an
unknown quantity to-day. 1t Is silent
plurality. Yet of course, it is plurality
and will run from three to seven thou
sand. depending largely upon the state oil
the weather in the ten counties between
Monday morning and Tuesday evening
Mr. Rxey has been all through the as
trict. speaking and shaking hands and
having others to shake hands and speak
for him, also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
DEMOCRATIC CANVASS.
Appointments for Public Speaking
in This state.

State Democratic Committee,
Room 81. Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
Richmond, Vn-
The following appointments for public
speaking are announced:
HON. THOMAS s. MARTIN.
Charlotte tcourO, November 7th.
HON. SYDNEY p. EPES.
Creenesville Court, November 7th.
HON. JAMES HAY.
Charlottesville. November 7th (courD.
HON. H. d. FLOOD.
Powhatan (cour), November 7th.
HON. JOHN LAMB.
Greenesville (courD November 18th.
The following dates for speaking were
4rranged for Captain John Lamb I'm Han
over county: Rockville, November 1st
2 p. NJ: Montpelier, November lst, 7:S0 r..
NJ. Jones's X-Roads, November 3D. IL A..
NJ: Beaver Dam, November "a, $3.50 Il. M.
divers. November 2d. 80 y. NJ; Ash
land. November Sd. p. NJ; Independence
School-House. November Sd, II NJ.
HON. WILLIAM p. BARKSDALE.
Charlotte (courO, November 7th.
HON. n. b. EARLY. JR.
Albemarle (courD. November 7th.
HON. THOMAS n. WILLIAMS
Greenesville (courD. November 18th.
HON. A. J. MONTAGUE.
Lexington (courD, November 9TH.
JUDGE ]. NJ. QUARLES.
Sherando. Augusta county, November
9TH (afternoon).
Basic City, Augusta county, November
7th (nighD.
HON. JOHN L. RIXEY.
Prince William Court. November 9TH
J. TAYLOR ELLYSON. Chairman.
Joseph Button. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE FOURTH DISTRICT.
The Election of Epcs IL Absoiutciy
Certain.


PETERSBURG. VA. November s.
(special)-It may be stated that the cleo
ton of Hon. Sidney p. Epes, the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress in his dis
trict. is absolutely certain. The Demo-
cratic District Committee, OF which MAJOR
r. r. I.assiter is chairman, has done
great amount of work in the way OF
organizing. and distributing circulars
and the information received NJ heau
quarters here encourages the belief that
Mr.. Epess majority on Tuesday -lext WIZ
not only exceed his majority In $780, put
that IL may reach in the neighbornood Oh
1000. Petersburg will give MIN haho-
some send off. ard he viii carry every
county in the district, with the exception
of Meckenburg, and probably OK BruIs-
wick. While the campaign has Deeh
quiet one. all OF the Democratic meetings
have been well attended, ana increasing
interest has been shown, On me otner
hand. the canvass has developed a wide
snread apathy in the Republican ranks,
with divisions that have not been healed.
The negroes are disorganized. and con-
sidering that they have been betrayed
or deserted by their chosen candidate,
are at sea- In this city, in Nottow2y,
and i'm other counties, many or them
will vote openly for Epes. Many VIII not
go to the polls. In this city the great
body of white Republicans who 20 TO the
polls will vote for Mr.. Epes, and infor-
nation from some Of the counties indl-
Gates that the Democratic candidate Will
be voted for literally by the white Re
publicans. With the Democratic party
a unit. with apathy and DISCRIMINATION
I'm the Republican ranks, and with open
opposition to Thorp among the leaders
of his party, It is safe TO predict the
election of Mr.. Epes beyond all doubt,
and by a majority so safe as 10 secure
his seat in the face of all partisan oppo-
| SitiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

night he believed very nearly the usual
Democratic vote would be polled.
Neither of the Republican candidates
can hope 10 poll half the strength OF
their party. II apathy has harmed the
Democrats II has in a far greater degree
wrought injury TO their opponents. Bick-
erngs over patronage, which Is really
the seat OF the trouble In Republican
ranks. have disgusted many OF them, espe-
cially the respectable element.
Captain Lambs majority viii be or the
kind the old Third used to give Demo-
cratic candidates when ii was problem
60 find Republican with the courage to
ride for q fall so hard. II Is estimated
that ne will carry Chesterfield by 800;
Manchester by $50; Hanover by $50; Hen
rico by 800, and Richmond by fine plu
rality.
King William, New Kent, and
Goochland may be carried by the Repuo-
licans. but IL Is believed that Captain
Lamb will come very near having plural
tiles In each OF them Captain LAMBS
total majority in the district VIII be rs
large as, very probably larger. than IN
1896.