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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11
Death of Mr.. william Henry willard

| Sunday morning Mr.. William Henry
| Willard died in Raleigh. and yester-
day afternoon az the residence OF his
s~on-in-law, Captain Samuel A. Ashe.
that city, the funeral was held.
Mr.. N. S. Willard, of this city. a ne
phew Of the deceased, was III attend
ance at the las sad rites, but Mr.. A. A.
Willard, also of this City, a brother Of
the deceased, is sick and was there
fore unable to be at the funeral or TO
go to Raleigh.
The late William Henry Willard was
born at Harvard, Mass, April 9Th, 1919,
and therefore lacked but two months
of completing his 18th year. About
h year 1887, when only Is years of
age, he came south and located at
opened the first exclusively wholesale
grocery house in the state. Soon after
he married Miss Elizabeth Bamford, of
Elizabeth City, and continued the
wholesale grocery business until the
breaking out of the war when he sold
out and removed to Columbia, S. c.,
where he purchased the Saluda fac
tory. AT the close of the war he re-
moved to Durham, N. c., where he or
ganized n was president of the Will
lard Manufacturing Co., consisting of
the Orange and Clover Orchard facto-
ries. For a number of years he was
president of the Raleigh Nation bank.
He was also president OF the Morehead
Banking Co., of Durham. and also of
the r. F. Morris & Son, Smoking To-
bacco Co., of Durham. He was vice
president of the Willard Bag and Man
ufacturing Co, of this city, and for the
past thirty years he had served as a
director of the Wilmington and We'll
don railroad.
There Were four brothers in the
family, three of whom came South.
The youngest, DR.. Andrew ]. Willard,
remained in New England and is now
proprietor and manager of a santa
rium at Burlington, VT. Messrs. A. A.
and James A. Willard removed to Will
mington, previous to the war, and en-
barked in business here, of which Mr..
w. H. Willard was at one time silent
I partner.
The little town of Willard, on the
Wilmington and Weldon railroad,
twenty-eight miles from Wilmington
was named for Mr.. w. H. Willard.
His only daughter was the late wife of
| Captain Samuel A. Ashe, of Raleigh.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11
At Rest in Oakdale.

The funeral of the lamented Mrs.
Sarah Elizabeth Sherwood Wilson,
took place yesterday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock at the residence of her SON.,
Mr.. James E. Wilson, els Princess
street, and there was present a large
number of the bereaved ones and
friends of the family. The services
were conducted in a solemn n i'm
pressive manner by the Rev. A. p.
Tyer, pastor of Grace M. E. church. OF
which the deceased had been a member
of long standing. The interment was
made ait Oakdale cemetery and many
beautiful flowers were tenderly laid
upon the grave. The pal1bearers were
as follows: Honorary, Colonel James
G. Burr; active, Colonel Roger Moore,
and Messrs. B. F. Hall, Henry P. West,
James F. Post, Jr., w. H Northrop
and c. H, Robinson.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

Wr. william II. ChAabourE' the Vow Ysse
master Take. Chargs-Mr. james H. EsD-
inson, OF Goidsboro, Assistant fcsS Wssesu
Mr.. VIM. III. Chadbourn who was Q
Gently appointed and commissioned by
President Mckinley TO be postmastcr
AZ Wilmington. TO succeed P~ossuxastcr
George l.. Morton. the ~dcrrocratc fn-
cambent. took charge Of the Office lasf
Sunday. The transfer was made by
Postmaster Morton and it requires
seven hours. with tho assistance OF As
slstant Postmaster w. e. Craft ana
h clerks to make the examination In
all the departments and get matters i'm
and postal cards and stamped era
velopes. had to be counted and an tn
venrory Of everything in the postonau~
and building made UP. Mr.. Williams
Struthers. and Mr.. James II. Rohinxcr-
Of GoldsSoro. assisted for Mr.. Chad
bourn. Everything had to checked up
and receipted for In detail.
Postmaster Chadbourn was er~r<d-
ingly complimentary in hts rernarkS
yesterday concerning Mr. -Mortoas
conduct OF the postofice. He Says
everything in the Office was In the usoxr
absolutely persect order and IN every
department. bears testimony in its Gun
dition TO h efficiency OF the retiring
postmaster.
Postmaster Chadbourn said to a Mes
senger representative.
IF / am able four years from now
TO turn over the office in the same cx-
cellent shape in which IL Ia deliveries
TO me, / will be satisfied"
Mr.. James H. Robinson. WIN ia m
brother of Judge w. s. OBJ. RoSirrsou-
has been appointed assistant postInas-
ter. We understand that the appoint
ment is temporary. We also learn that
ex-Postmaster Morton, Assistant Post
master w. c.. Craft and all the clerks
in the office will remain on duty until
Postmaster Chadbourn gets everytssln.
to running smoothly.
Mr.. Chadbourn, on account OF his an
~pointn2ent as postmaster. has sent
Governor Russell his resignation AS N
penitentiary director.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

tracts from the proceedings Of the
board of health as relate to your nom
orabIe body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11
TRANSFORMATION Of the Berry Crop

The transportation committee of the
East Carolina Fruit Growers and
Truckers Association viii G here
today and confer with Atlantic Coast
Line authorities about the t~ransporta-
ton of the berry crop this season
Mr.. ]. A. Brown, Of Chadbourn, chair
man of the committee, arrived in the
city yesterday afternoon and other
members viii get here this morning.
The representatives o. five transpor-
tation companies are in the city to o
after their interests n this connection.
The movement OF Strawberries CON-
meuces about the 18th Of April. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

Taylor, J.. ]. Hopkins. Stephen T.
Keyes. J. B.. Harrea, Chas. II. Alexan-
der, ID. H. Lsppstt. Octavius Hicks.
James p. Walton. John Moseiey, /. L.
Greenewaid. w. J. Morriss. G. Morriss
Harriss. y. B. Sandiin, E. p. willard,
E. H. Sneed. l. Chapman. j. r. Tur-
rentfae, r. s Love. J. c. Sneeden. IT.
c. Bray. G. P. Cothett, J. E Bissett,
Sol. c. Jones. B.. F. Pickett.
r. n. Brady, w. H. Gerken. Rober,
Halsey. Louis Everett. j. o. Nixon.
r. S. Merritt and F. II. Mitchell.
= The meeting next adjourned.
The board Of hospital managers will
meet at oon Thursday, and the audit
ing committee will meet at 7:30 o'clock
on the evening OF the same day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11
OF CONFEDERaCY-
.ippoIntment OF the Standing Con s~s
by the President OF Cape Fear Chapter
this CITY.

The president of Cape Fear Chapter.
Daughters OF the Confeieracy. Mrs. wa-
liam NJ. Parsley. has appointed the fol-
lowing committees to do service during
the following year:
On Fnance-Mrs. r. o. Bunting. Mrs
c. E.. Borden, Mrs. l.. L. Prtchard. Mia
J. G.. Stevenson and Miss Sue McQu+eu-
On Membership@Mrs. G. q. BROWN
Mrs. Geo. Higgins. Mrs. +. Il. Manning.
Miss Anna r. Savage and Miss Mary "
Meares.
On History and Relics-Miss HettIe
James. Miss Mary r. Sanders. Mrs Io1a&
r. James. Mrs. John s. Waters and Miss
Julia Gore.
On MenoriaIs-Mrs j. J. Hedrtck. Mrs
John T. Rankin. Mrs. John G. James,
Mrs. Roger Moore. and Miss Fannie Tzy-
Tor.
In addition to the standing committees
the following special committees have
been appointed:
Social Committee-Mrs Gabriel Holiness
Mrs. T. f. Sprunt, Mrs. Wallace Cumt-
chael. Miss Mary f. Calder and Misz
Sarah G.. Kenan.
On Revision Of the Constituencies
Mary F. Sanders. Miss Mary f. Meares
and Mrs. John &. James.
On Museum-Mrs. Martin S. WILLARD
Mrs. Junius Davis. Miss Kate II. CarH-
well. Mrs. Isabel Savage and Miss bessie
l.. Virgins.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11
The Worth

The Messengers Raleigh bureau tel
egraphs as follows yesterday:
THE state today chartered h Worth
Company, of Wilmington, with a cap
ital of 800, 900 paid in, and ar author
lied capital stock of $500, 900. The
stockholders are all memoirs OF the
family of the late Mr.. David G.. Worth
The Worth Company Will do a general
merchandise business and buy and
sell land and property of an kinds"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stake of disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event
ualay break down the strongest consti-
tuition. "F~ebri-Cura" (Sweet Chill
Tonic with Iron) is more effective than
Quinine, and being combined with Iron
is an excellent tonic and Nerve medi-
cine. It is pleasant to take, and is
sold under positive guarantee to cure or
money refunded. Accept nc substitute.
The Just as good" kind don't effect
cures. Sold by J.. c. Shepard, j. H.
Hardin and H. L. FentreSS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

You need Cod Liver Oil. you say but
think you cans take it? Try Nor
rhuvin' a perfected Wine Of Cod Liv-
er OIL" You can get all the virtues of
the oil without the disagreeable eff
fects. Sold by J. c. Shepard, j. II.
Hardin and II. L. FentreSs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

Dr.. Miles Remedies"
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold By all drug
gists under l. positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
,unded. Book on dis
Eases OF the heart and
aerves free. Address,
Or MILES MEDICAL
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Turner'S North Carolina Almanac fur
sale at r, r. Bellemy's, Wiimnees1b
n. "a -NMS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-11

V&ELINE Is TIC LIDFE ItIJO8sIDIC ICo-NsOH
on earth thaa that OF a railroad eaGin-
Ger. On his steady ner-es. clear brain,
bright eye ard perfect self command, de-
pend the safety Of the train 4 the lives
Of its passengers. DR.. Niles Nervine n
other remedies are especially adapted to
keeping The nerves steady, the brain clear
and the mental faculties unimpaired.
Engineer T. ". Mccoy. formerly OF I13
Broadway Council Bluffs. but now residing
a. 3E1 Humboldt St, Denver, writes that ne
suffered for years from constipation. caus-
ing sick. nervous = bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by DR.. Miles
Nerve & Liver pills. Heartily recommend
The oasis., 1898-09-17

Mexican Herald: The sixth ward had included bull-hght in it's program as part of the patriotic festivities, as it was understood that Ponciano Diaz would loan the Bucareli ring in con sideration of receiving the dead bulls. It now appears that Ponciano is ready to "loan" it for $500. The sixth pre- cinct committee is altogether overcome by this offer and feels that 1t would be taking advantage of Ponciano's generosity to accept. Therefore the bull fight will probably be declared of.
 Two Republics; The good people of Popotla had the disagreeable sen satlon of an inundation Monday af- ternoon, which threatened to turn the whole of the village into an inland sea. Some gardens were damaged, but with the help of the city fire de- partment the inundation was stopped and the water made to flow in it's usual channels, while to prevent fur ther overflows some new channels have been dug, through which the surface drainage may escape in times of heavy rains.
The oasis., 1898-09-17
Thousands are Trying It.

Tn order to prove the great merit or Elys Cream Balm. the most effective cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre- pared generous trial size for 10 cents Get it of your druggist or send 10 cents to
 ELY BROS, 56 Warren St, N. Y. City
 Isuffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever since boy, anI 1 never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Ral,n seems to do even that. Many acquaint,nc,s have used it with excellent results.--Oscar Ostrum. 45 Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
 Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for cat,irrh and contains no cocaine. mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, 50 cents. At druggists or by mail.
The oasis., 1898-09-17
ACROSS THE BOSDErs rs

many people to emigrate to the United States.
 Mexico Telegram: The Popular of today states that Santiago Murphy has been arrested in Paris on the charge of the theft from the National bank of thls city, and also female that was with him.
 Two Republics: It is reported on apparently good authority that the young scamp who made away with s75,O00 of the money of the National Bank has been located in Paris in company with a woman, believed to be an accomplice in the robbery, and that his arrest and return to Mexico for trial is only question of time.
 Two Republics: The Matadore "EcijaDo" is having a grave stone made at his expense for the bull-fghter "Filomeno" who was victim of his trade in Merida some time ago, although he is no relation of the un- fortunate man. This shows that the trade of bullfightiDg does not nec- essarily make man devoid of tender feelings.
 Two Republics: Pedro and Bias Garcia are brothers who were living not over peacefully in tenement house on Puesto Nueyo street. Mon- day night they quarreled little stronger than usual and Bias became so enraged that he seized a table knife and buried it in his brothers breast. Pedro Was taken to the hos pital in a dying condition and Bias was arrested.
 Two Republics; In obedience to old customs newly erected brick kiln was blessed the other day by the parish priest of Mixcoac. In spite of the reform laws which practically prohibit such public religious func- tions contractors and builders are very often forced to ask for priestly blessing for their undertakings, as otherwise they cannot get laborers to work for them, no matter what wages they are offering.
 Chihuahua Enterprise: MT. Juan F. Trevifio, who was appointed su- perintendent of transportation of the Chihuahua al Pacifico, on July lst, has been entrusted with the supervi- sion of track laying and surfacing, the erection of steel bridges and the construction of the telegraph line, water station and buildings. The railroad company have exercised good judgement in the appointment of Mir. Trevi1o to this important position.
 Two Republics: Complaint is made that some of the flying booksellers who are doing business in the neighbor- hood of the cathedral are exposing for sale books and pamphlets contain ing obscene illustrations. The re- medy would seem easy enough, namely, that people to whom such books are offered notify the next policeman, whose duty it would be to overhaul the stock Of the offender and arrest him, without having any need of complaining witness.
 Two Republics: The report Of the robbery of goods from the Puerto de Veracruz dry goods store given in these columns was incorrect as to the share of Pedro Ruibara in the same, as this gentleman was able to immediately prove that he came into the possession of the stolen goods in good faith and was therefore not detained by the police, nor was the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
DIDN'T STAND TEST.
Sixty-three Men in Four Companies Re-
jected By Examining Surgeons at Au-
gusta.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

Augusta, May 5.-Sixty- three men were
rejected today by the United States ex-
amining board out of four companies OF
the First regiment, G, of Biddford, H,
of Rockland, I, of Lewiston and M, OF
Westbrook. The latter company lost
seventeen men as follows: Privates Lorln,
Beattie, V. G. Hanson, ]. K. Hanson,
P. L. Andrews, e. L. Andrews, Merrill
Woodman, Walker, Cook, Kelley, Var
mum, Lewis Libby, E. H. Libby, Wild
den, KimbaT and J. H. Graham.
Company G of Biddeford lost sixteer
men including four sergeants an6
Corporal Smith. The latter is one of tn,
great shots of the State Guard. Sergeant
Scammons is the only sergeant that com
pany g has left. Company Fl lost sixteen
men. mostly privates Company I lost
fourteen men including one corporal The
latter's case is not fully settled and he
may again get back into the guard.
Captain Gowen of Co. G, who was re-
jected yesterday, by the surgeons. has
been notified to come before the board for
another examination.
Tomorrow the men in Co. A, Co. B of
Portland, Co.. G of Auburn and Co. D of
Norw ay, will be examined.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
NO FEARS OF DEWEY OR OREGON.
Department Think Lack of News No
Cause for Alarm.

Washington, May 5-Although nat
urally anxious to hear from Commodore
Dewey, the President and members of
the cabinet are not at all alarmed at the
non-arriyal of news from Manila. 1t is
pointed out that the cable office is about
10 miles or more distant from the city and
that the connecting land line is I'M
doubtedly in the hands of the Spanish
troops. These. it is assumed, cannot be
dislodged by the commodore with the
landing force now at his disposal. The
commodore, it is said, may have been
compelled to send a slow vessel, or he
may be waiting to send news of the sur
render of the islands In any event the
contingencies are such that no definite
time can be fixed for the arrival of the
report. Nor are the President and his
advisers disturbed at the situation of the
Oregon and s the Marietta. They have
no fear that tine Cape Verde fleet is en-
route 30 intercept them, for the reason
that such a move would be height of
folly. In case of an attack it is confident
" believed that the Oregon would sink
at least one or two of her assailants, so
that if the enemy succeeded in defeating
her she would havs suffered an equal or
the Spaniards are in no position to make.
Although the government has had no
official news of the present whereabout Of
tho Cape Verde fleet, no doubt is ex-
pressed that it has returned to Cadiz as
reported by Lloyds. Wherever it is, the
government has no reason to hope that it
will venture into these waters.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
SPANS TROUBLES AT HOME.

Madlid, May SIS a. m.-The disturb
ances caused by the high price and search
ty OF food continue in the Spanish
provinces There have been frequent
conflicts between the rioters and the civil
guards and looting and shooting are re-
ported from various points.
At Barcelona there has been a renewed
run on the bank, the holders of notes de-
mandi ng silver. AZ
Admiral Camara takes command of the
Cadiz fleet on Friday.
Tue government is greatly disappointed
at the length of the debate in the Cortes.
A mob of about eight thousand striking
miners has mnde tumuituous demon
stration at Murcia, capital of the province
of that name, thirty miles from the war
port of Cartagena
They shouted death to the thieves, -
Clown with the taxes" attempted to
set fire to the railroad depot and other
buildings and then began movement to-
ward Cartagen A strong force of troops
prevented the rioters from moving on the
port. A number of men were wounded.
Disturbances are also threatened at
Cartagena, where martial law has been
proclaimed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
SAGASTA ON DEWeY'S FLEET.
He Says Manila Had Plenty of Guns and
Gunners.

| Madrid, May Sin an interview, Prime
Minister Sagasta emphatically denies
that there was anything Al amiss with the
defences of the Philippine islands, as had
been charged by the opponents of the
government. He declared that Manila
was we'll defended with modern guns,
and there were plenty of skilled gunners
there. The total garrison of the-city
numbered 5000 men. II the Yankees
reckoned on the aid of the insurgents in
capturing the city they would find them
selves wofully mistaken.
When questioned concerning Commo-
dore Dewey's feat in entering the harbor
under cover OF night without being de-
tected, Senior Sagasta said chat he was
not surprised at his having done SO. He
did not refer to the absence of search
lights on Corregidor Island, which, it is
asserted, should have been used nightly
when it was known that an attack by
the American squadron was imminent,
but attributed the success OF Commodore
Dewey's plans to natural causes, which
it was impossible for the Spanish engi-
neers to guard against.
The entrance to the bay, he said, was
wide sand deep.and the currents running
| there were very strong, which made min
ing difficult, if not impossible.
Referring to the utter absence of news
from Manila, the prime minister declared
| that this was the most disquieting aspect
| of the situation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
ORDERED TO CITY OF PEKIN.

Washington, May 5.-The secretary of
the navy today ordered Naval Construc-
tor VIM. l.. Caps. now at the Union
Iron Works, San Francisco. to proceed at
the earliest moment on thesssteamer City
of Pekin, just chartered by the navy de
partment, to meet Commodore Dewey 8
squadron at Manila. Mr.. Capps will Sc
lect from the Mare Island force number
of the most experienced and intelligent
workmen to take with him. In addition
he will place on the Pekin full supply
of machine tool, steel plate and all of the
materials that are likely to be needed to
make temporary repairs to a ship in dis
tress. The purpose of the department. in
making this order is to put Commodore
Dewey's fleet at the earliest possible
moment into first class condition, repair
ing all the damages sustained in the en-
gagement and in Tradition to this to raise
and repair any of the Spanish ships either
surrendered or sunk in the engagement
that are capable of being navigated again.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
TROOP SHIP ARRIVES.
sagasta Has Some Good News for the
Queen.

Madrid, May 5, 8 p. MAT cabinet
council today over which the Queen Re-
gent presided, the primer. Senior Sagasta,
explained the war situation and announced
the safe arrival at Porto Rico of the
Spanish Transatlantic company's steam
er Alfonso XIII, having on board, it is
said, reinforcements Of troops and a very
valuable cargo including ammunition and
supplies. The premier also announced
the opening of the Cuban parliament,
and the Queen Regent signed the war re-
sources bill.
The cabinet afterwards held another
meeting and deliberated upon the fnap-
cial situation and the measures taken
and contemplated to preserve public
order in the localities where disturbances
have occurred.
Rioting continues at the seaport town
of Gijon where yesterday the fisherwomen
and the tobacco girls sacked several
bakeries and burned all the Octori offices.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-05-06
SOUNDS LIKE OLD TIMES.
Havana Reports of ENGAGEMENTS Between
Spaniards and Insurgents and Victories
Of Former.

Havana, May s, SD, m.-Yesterday
Brigadier-General Ruberto, representing
Gen. Blanco, visited the British cruiser
Talbot, now lying in the harbor. Sub
sequently, Lieut.. Manterola visited the
cruiser and in the course of the day both
visits were returned.
Col. Bevas, at Farm Clement Cruz
fought the insurgent bands under leaders
Diego Nunez and Perfecto Estaban.
ia king the camp. The insurgents lost III
killed, among them. leader Diego Nunez
and 20 taken prisoners, together with a
quantity of arms, ammunition and medi-
cine.
The Spanish column, which completely
destroyed the camp had -four wounded.
At Palayo Villas, a body of Spanish
cavalry had an engagement with the in
surgents under Gen. Maxine Gomez, the
latter leaving four dead on the field and
the Spanish one. The government troops
had an officer and seven soldiers wound
ed. At Iona Cruz the local guerillas sur
prised body of insurgents, killing 10.
Two persons were killed and two
inery at Cardenas.
This morning at about s O'Clock four
American vessels passed in front of II
vana. The British steamer Strathdee,
Capt. Currie, entered the Isabella harbol
and were ordered to return to Progresso.
Some days ago the American feet in.
structed her owners that she would be re.
turned.
1t is reported here that the British gun
boat Alert is at Santiago de Cuba. Last
night the officers of the British cruiser
Talbot occupied complimentary box at
the Albisu theatre.
A meeting held at the City hall in
Union de Reyes adopted resolution, the
substance of which will be sent to Senior
Calvez, president of council of secretaries
and to President Mckinley, protesting
against ''The proposal to impose upon
the island government contrary to its
aspirstions.''