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The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Power of the Dowager Empress Conn
pleIe

London, October THE Pekin cor
respondent of The Times, telegraphing
Tuesday, says: The restoration of the
regency is complete. The empress
dowager receives the cabinet daily,
seated beside the emperor openly and
not, as formerly, behind a screen. The
government is more retrograde and
reactionary.
The Russians welcome the change
as increasing their influence. The I'M
mediate exciting cause OF the change
was the impending edict ordering Of
ficials to abolish the queue and to
adopt foreign dress. A search of the
house Of Kang Yu Wei, the reformer,
resulted in the discovery Of papers
proving that he was carrying on a
correspondence with the leaders of
the anti-dinastic movement in south
ern China
The same correspondent telegraph
ing Thursday says. The Tsung Ii va
men. having unavailingly entreated the
foreign legations to spare China the
humiliation Of bringing foreign es-
corts to the capital, agreed to the de-
mand of the powers for special
train to bring the escort from Tien
Tsin tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
DUFFY AND THOMPSON
Have a Joint Debate at Warsaw-The
Doctor Completely Whipped Out
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial TO Ihe Messenger
Warsaw, n c., October 6.-Rodolph
Duffy, democratic nominee for solicitor,
Of Onslow, met DR.. Cy Thompson here
today in joint debate, and completely
demolished him. AS usual the doctor
made his opponent speak first and Mr..
Duffy had only thirty minutes re-
ioinder in which to ventilate his incon-
sistencies. But in this short time he
so completely knocked TO pieces the
unblushing falsehoods of the doctor,
and so held up to view his past in
consistent political life that one felt
kind of pity for him. Duffy and
Thompson are both from Onslow and
Duffy knows Thompson's unenvable
career as few others do There were
about 200 present, so negroes;
so populist, mostly leaders assembled
from the furthermost parts Of this
and Sampson counties, and 100
democrats. There was notable
lack of enthusiasm from the
populists, but the negroes maging most
fuss. The democrats made the welkin
| ring with applause as Duffy picked
Thompson numerically to pieces.
Thompson was SO badly hacked that
he could only find maudlin words
enough to fill twenty minutes Of a
| 30-minute rejoinder.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Killed while Persuing an EIoping
Couple

st. Louis October Ga special To The
Republic from Pine Bluff, Ark, says:
In Saline county yesterday Joe Nc
Kinney, a young farmer, accompanied
by his brother and a friend. eloped
with the daughter Of Charles Taylor,
another farmer. The wedding party
took a wagon and started for Redfield.
When within five miles OF there Taylor
overlook the party and opened fire
with a gun, firing both barrels into the
wagon without effect.
Mckinney returned the fire with
revolver, killing Taylor. The body
was left lying in the road while the
party drove on to Redfield, where the
elOpers were married. After the cere-
mony the four surrendered themselves
to the police. Mckinney rented a
farm from Taylor.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Athletics at the University.
Correspondence of The Messenger
Chanel Hill N c. October 4


Chapel Hill, n. c., October f.
About 45O of the students with a
number Of the faculty, held a mass
meeting, or, more properly speaking, a
rally last night in the interest of
athletics at this college. The meeting
was held in Gerard hall and It times
wild enthusiasm was displayed. Sew
eral members of the faculty and well
known athletic men made speeches.
All the speeches tended 10 promote
interest in the teams which represent
US in athletics and to keep college
spirit up. Frequently loud cheers and
yells were heard and all came away
with confidence in our team who is to
so nobly defend us this fall, and with
a determine ton, each one to lend his
interest and enthusiasm to the support
of the team.
The schedule for the foot ball games
this fall is as follows:
Wednesday, October 12th-University
of North Carolina VS.. Greensboro, at
Chapel Hill.
Saturday. October 15th-University
of North Carolina VS.. Agricultural and
Mechanical college, at Chapel Hill.
Saturday, October 29th-University
of North Carolina VS.. Virginia Military
Institute, at Lexington, Va.
Friday. November 4th-University of
North Carolina Virginia Polytechnic
Institute, at Winston.
Saturday, November 12th-University
of North Carolina VS.. University OF
Georgia, at Macon, Ga.
Monday, November 14th-University
Of North Carolina VS.. Alabama Poly
technic Institute, at Auburn, Ala.
November 24th-At Richmond, Uni
versity of North Carolina VS.. Universe
ty of Virginia.
Much interest and especially on the
part of the alumni, is being shown all
over the state on this foot ball team
The people Of the state are beginning
to realize that, says The Tar Heel
"It is not one college defeating anoth-
er. 1t is Virginia defeating North Car
olina. For just as our university be-
longs to the state, so our great rival
belongs to Virginia. Then let every
student at this university and every
true alumnus put himself behind the
team, with praise and words of en-
couragement and perhaps on Thanks
giving day another song will be sung
and instead of the Black and Orange
of Virginia there will stand as the
champions of the south, the White and
Blue Of this university and of this
state.
Mr.. Warren KluttZ has chosen Mr..
A. r. Berkley 100. as assistant mana
ger of the foot ball team.
The literary societies each took in a
large number of new members last
Saturday night. The first issue Of the
magazine will occur shortly.
The score of the Guilford vs.. Carolina
game last Saturday was IS to instead
of to O.
Professor Noble has returned, after
a trip to Wilmington.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11

A DinieuItv Between = Soldier ana .
Merchant - The soldier FIRED on
Threats of LynchtnS

Merchant - The SotuieE rheu
Threats OF LynchtnS
Jacksonville, Fla, October 6.--A Sc
rious difficulty was narrowly averted
here this afternoon when j. Nj. Cole
man, a prominent haberdasher. fired
a pistol at a fleeing soldier, but, fortu-
nately, failed to hit any one, although
the street was filled with people at the
time. The report became circulated
that Coleman had attempted TO kih
Major Russell b. Harrison, provost
marshal. but although the major ng-
ured in the affair, the shot was not mr.
ed at him, and no attempt was made
upon his life. The trouble seems 10
have started between Coleman and a
soldier. the two having some words.
Coleman, who is known to have an
irascible temper. used most foul Ian
guage and a crowd OF soldiers gather
ed. Major Harrison, walking down
the street saw the crowd and went in
to see what the trouble was. Coleman
then turned on him, calling him vile
names and ordering him from the
store Major Harrison. fearing fur
ther trouble, went for a policeman,
Coleman being a private citizen. AS
TO what occurred just here, accounts
differ, and are somewhat confusing.
1t is claimed by Coleman that a soldier
entered the store and struck him over
the head with a pair of brass knucks
and then ran; that he followed the SOL
dier 10 the door and fired at him. At
any rate, no sooner had the shot been
fired than the soldiers rushed into the
store and the shout went up 20 lynch
him and shoot him. Several provost
guards were standing by and at once
loaded their rifles. Major Harrison.
hearing the shot came back, and real..-
ing that the soldiers. in their enraged
condition, were intent on doing Cole
man injury. ordered them of and in so
doing undoubtedly prevented blood
shed
Coleman was placed under arrest
and taken TO the police station. He
afterwards waived hearing and was
placed under 81 600 bond. The affair
created a good deal OF excitement at
the time. but no further trouble is
feared. The soldier shot at was said
to belong TO the Second Louisiana reg
iment.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Changes i'm North Atlantic Squadron

Washington, October 6.-Admiral
Howell has been relieved from the
command of the North Atlantic squad
ron and his flagship the San Francisco
has been ordered out Of commission
at Norfolk. The command OF the
squadron devolves upon Commodore
Philip, whose flagship, the New York,
is now at the New York navy yard.
The San Francisco will be thoroughly
overhauled and her battery brought
up TO date.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a won
derful deliverance from a frightful
death. In telling Of it he says: Il was
taken with Typhoid Fever, that ran
into Pneumonia. My lungs became
hardened. 1 was SO weak I couldn't
even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me
L expected to soon die of Consump-
ton, when I heard Of Dr. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle gave great re-
lief. I continued to use it, and now
am we'll and strong, 1 can't say too
much in it's praise This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest
cure in the world for all Throat and
Lung Trouble. Regular sizes so cents
and $1.OO. Trial bottles free at r.
X. Bellamy's Drug Store; every bot
tie guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Eighty Bodies Found on Butler leland

Savannah, Ga, October 5-The Morn
ing News correspondent at Brunswick
wires this bare statement late to-
night: Martin Anderson, master of
the steamer Hesse,, from Rarien, Ga,
reports that eighty bodies have been
found on Buffers island. This runs
up the total deaths to 100." Buffers
island was populated mostly be ne
groes.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any salve in the world.
This fact and it's merit has led dishon-
est people to attempt to counterfeit it.
Look out for the man who attempts
to deceive you when you call for De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
pile cure. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities with
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation Of any prep
aration used today for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate
conghS. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11

Truth wears well. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for reg
ulating the bowels, curing constipation
and sick headache. They don't grippe.
R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
Our Officers.

A Journal Walker, Mimi, special
says:
The pilot box of the Flora was ar
mored with sheet iron before she pull
ed out this morning. Several shots
fired with Winchesters at close
range penetrated it, but at long range
the plating will afford protection. The
boat will meet with a hot fire at Squaw
point, half way through the narrows.
There is no other way. / believe there
will be twenty or thirty Indians at this
place all day today. 1t would not be
surprising if Mr.. Camps outfit landed
and wiped them out. That strip Of
land must be captured or there will be
heavy losses in making runs to Bear
island.
Just to show that Major Wilkinson
knew his business, when the fight
started yesterday, he shouted: STEADY
now, make every shot count. XIII ev-
| erything you see!'
The squaws are more to be dreaded
| than the bucks and Cuba's vultures
were not more to be avoided.
Lieutenant Morrison has won his
! spurs. I never saw more splendid
| bravery in my life. Aim straight" he
| shouted, don't get ratified, boys.
! Those devils can't get u.s. he said,
! laughing, as a ball touched his hat
and knocked it off. The men cheered
| him right in the thick OF 1t.
The following telegram which speaks
| for itself was sent to President McKin-
| ley last evening:
! ''To William Mckinley, Executive
! Mansion, Washington, D. G.
i "Advices from conservative sources
| lead us to believe that a force of not
| les than 600 soldiers, preferably 500,
+ should be at once available at Leech
Lake and vicinity. We believe such a
| force needed not only to rescue Cen
eral Bacon and the survivors of his
command, but properly .overawe the
agency Indians, in whose professions
! of friendship and neutrality no one
! acquainted with them puts credence.
A general outbreak at or around
! Walker would probably result in the
massacre of many citizens. In coun-
try as heavily wooded the present force
s in our judgment, wholly inadequate
| The gravity of the situation is not
Over-estimated in the above sugges-
! tiOnS.
(SignedD
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-10-11
FIERCE FIGHTING
Continued Between the Indians and Regulars
Under General Bacon.
SEVERAL BATTLES YESTERDAY.

Becoming Hurry
Hasten
Hostiles.Meagre Reports from the Scene
of Action Dead and Wounded..Stil Fiercer
Fighting Expected.-.Heroic Conduct of
OurO
Evening star., 1898-06-14
ExCURsIoNs.

Lincoln Post Of ethe Grand Army of the
Republic will give itS annual excursion to
River View tomsrrow "wednesday, and
the veterans ands their many friends are
looking forward to the event with every
expectation of pleasure. The handsome ex-
cursion steamer Samuel J. Pentz will leave
her wharf here ct 10 am, 2:1b and 6 :SO
pm, and on each trip'special concert music
will be rendered by the View orchestra.
under the leadership ipf Prof. Chris Arth'
jr. The View grounds are situated on a
high bluff overlooking the river. and no
matter how hot itImay be in town. cooling
breezes can always be found there. For
the young people1there will be music and
dancing all day and Aevening in the cool
and spacious pavilienJ and the UNIQUE wa
ter chute and tha many other attractions
Of the View will be ready to give pleasure
to all.
If you like to enjoy yourself and forget
all the cares of life, go with Washington
Lodge, No. IS, B. p. o. Elks, to River View
next Friday. The Elks always have a
merry time on their excursions and the
program prepared this year for the amuse-
ment Of the visitor is particularly good.
The committee, with Mr. Michael MeCor-
mick as chairman. are making every effort
to make the affair big success. and #
doubtless will be. The steamer Pentz will
leave at 10 am, 2:1b and 6:3O pm.
Evening star., 1898-06-14
THE BATHING BEACH.
Growing in Popularity, but Lacking
in Facilities.

I'm Facilities.
The past two weeks have been ideal days
at the bathing beach, and the boys have
made the most of them. During that tim,
nearly nine thousand bathers were regis
tered, 1,270 Of whom wers in Saturday. This
is nearly five times as many as patroniZed
the beach during the corresponding period
last year.
The floats and baskets have been put in
good ,der and railing built around thrae
sides of them to aid the life guards in keep
ing control of the adventurous youngsters
who are just learning to swim, and who,
like young birds just learning to fly, very
often overrate their powers and skill and
need 4 deal of watching. The beach has
received a much h-needed resanding, and now
cffets an agreeable footing to those who
prefer it TO the baskets. The life guard
service has been increased. and every pre-
caution is taked that experience and fore
sight can suggest to keep all batherS under
careful surveillance.
The ladies' moi nings, which are Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from to 10
o clock Gor ladies and their escorts, If any,
only, afford opportunities for women to
enjoy fresh water bathing under the most
favorable conditions. Within the baskets
and between them and the shore the depth
of the water is suited to beginners and
learners, while ths expert swimmers can
find full space for the display Of their skill
in the deep, broad water outside.
The genial temperature of the water and
air, ii Is said, renders bathing there COM
Portable to the most sensitive and delicate
For the past ten days the temperature has
ranged from "a to 81, and the water has
been as clear the most fastidious could
desire. The authorities hope to be able to
arrange for evening hours also for ladies
at an early day.
The bathing beach has long since passed
the stage of experiment, and is now regard
ed as much of public necessity as side
walk or sewer or any of the other adjuncts
to physical and moral well-being.
The bath house accommodations are very
In adequate to meet the demands on busy
days. and great embarrass ment il only
avoided at such times by the finesse of Of
fcer Sam Browne. the firm but kindly ma
tor domo at the beach, whose remorseless
whistle calls one set of bathers out in or
der to furnish bath house accommodations
for another, long before the first has had
enough.
There should also be place for the shall
ter and rest of visitors. Hundreds now go
down there and swelter on the rude benches
in the sun. The beach would be probably
the most popular afternoon resort in the
city If such accommodations were provided
Evening star., 1898-06-14

Rosa Jones Ferguson. colored aged
twelve years. adopted daughter Of Miss
Matte Ferguson, colored. was today turned
over TO the board OF children's guardians
upon the complaint of Mr.. Douglas, chief
clerk OF the board.
Inc girl was in court about two weeks
ago. II then being charged thar her foster
mother treated her in a cruel manner. The
defendant proved that in Buena Vista. Va
%here the girl was placed in her charge bv
whereupon Judge Kimball remanded tbe
child to her custody
Last Friday. according TO the evidence
MISS Ferguson beat and whipped the child
ih cruel manner. causing Mr. Douglas 10
interfere Mrs D. Picket said she examined
the chiId's back and found that 1t was n
mass OF welts and bruises. which had evil
oeh'iy oeen inflicted with rawhide
Judge himball then took the action above
stated.
Evening star., 1898-06-14

Owing to the crowded condition of the
home the board of managers will hold the
anniversary tomorrow at the old Hillman
House, 22G North Capitol street near Cap
itol and q. and o. depot) This house is of
historic interest, having been built by
Gen. Washington in 1I92-room IL being al
ways used as his bed room.
The Methodist Home is one of the most
worthy charities in our city. and is entirely
dependent on voluntary contributions for
its support. At the present time it is great
ly in need of financial aid. Supper will be
served from to pm. Anniversary ex-
ereises, with good music, from to pm
Evening star., 1898-06-14

The Carol Institute held it's annual ex-
cUrsiOn at River View yesterday, the oc-
casion being one of the most enjoyable
affairs of the kind ever held. The steamers
to the View made several trips. all being
crowded with the happy Carroll boys and
their many friends. During the day there
were field and track athletic events and a
swimming race. Dancing indulged in
throughout the day. Mr.. George T. Cox
was chairman of the committee in charge
and provided well for the amusement of
the great crowds that went Down the river.
a cake walk in the evening by Joseph
Began and Claude Harrington formed an
amusing portion of the program. The ath-
letIc events were under the direction of
Mr.. Maurice a. Joyce. and all were hotly
contested. Following the winners: 100
yard run. ]. William Beatty; 229-yard run,
c. ID. Young; 4lo-yard run. o. l.. Meigs;
one mile run. W. G.. Stewart: swimming
race, loo yards with one turn, A N Tin
dali.
Evening star., 1898-06-14
SIDEWALK DEALERS,
Question Affecting License Tax Inn
posed Upon Them

Messrs. ]. F. saum & Co., together with
other produce dealers on Louisiana avenue
between 9th and 10th streets, recently ask
ed the District Commissioners to rescind
the tax Of s25 imposed upon them as IL
censed venders. Commissioner Wight ap-
proved the request, but his associates are
considering whether the repeal of the order
under which they were permitted to use
these sidewalks would be beneficial to the
Commissioners. Their occupation of this
sidewalk was in violation of law and any
person interested could take them before
the Police Court, and the present system
was the outcome of long effort to secure
them the privilege of using the sidewalk.
The system is working well, and no objec-
ton has been made to their occupancy OF
the same as licensed venders.
1t is understood to be the belief of the
other Commissioners that, before acting In
the case, it may be we'll to confer with the
commission men and ascertain whether
they prefer to be relegated to the old sys-
tenn, whereby their occupation of the public
space will certainly be unlawful.
Evening star., 1898-06-14
SPIRIT OF THE CUBANs.
Interesting Letter From an Insurscnt
General to Minister Palma.

Generpl to minister Palma.
Minister T. Estrada Palma of the Cuban
| republic has received a letter from Gen
j. NJ. Rodriguez, written at the Cuban
headquarters, Matanzas, May :. In the
course of the communioa alton Gen. Rodri-
gueZ says American intervention hastens
the inevitable triumph of the revolution
Continuing he says:
"Brandywine and its glories revive in our
western plains! All honor to America! As
a consequence of that noble act Of the
American soul there should follow the ag-
gressivs campaign of the Cugan legions
Let the eagles of the north rest over the
captive palms of the Spanish palace!
The unconquered enthusiasm OF our
forces lead us to expect that in the bloody
fights about to ensue there will be shown
the love that the Cubans have for the gen.
erous ideal Of independence
Il can assure you that nowhere and at
no time was the effort and the determine
ton to fight greater than in these western
provinces under my command. Col Ava
las, the worthy successor of the brave
and lamented Brigadier General Aransur-
en-. as well as all the other commanders
and officers under the leadership of Gems.
Alejando Rodriguez and Pedro Diaz, have
behaved themselves brilliantly in the re-
cent combats at La Carrera, Benito, Ell
Ironcon, Guano Prieto, La Zanja. Purga-
torfo etc. Every day we have from two
to four skirmishes with the enemy But
you understand the Spaniards will pub
lish what they like.
"At the head Of strong column of in
fantry ] am inspecting our strongholds in
Pinar del Rio, Habana and Matanzas and
this given me opportunity of noting the
wonderful spirit, the organization and the
daily enlistment of over fifty men to our
ranks.
II am getting ready to act Simultaneous
ly and l am situating the Cuban forces
which are to aid efficiently our allied Amer
lean troops.
Men of good standing socially are flock
ing to our standard. Among this number
there are many lawyers end doctors. and
not infrequently former Spa nish soldiers.
Wherever we go we are hailed with cries
Of Viva Cuba Libre! Viva la Patriar and II
Is this war cry which our trumpets repeat
at the gates of Spanish cities.
Accept kind regards from all nv coun-
trymen, especially from Col. Loenaz del
Castillo. who is now again with us after a
severe Illness"
Evening star., 1898-06-14

Il amt no vagrant," Malinda Berkeley
told Judge Scott this morning. land that
policeman don't know anything about me-"
Policeman Draeger found Malinda rush
Ing the growler' last night and locked her
up.
Malinda lives in Howardtown, within the
mile limit and in order to get beer she
mas to come some distance inside the city
East night she was given 10 cents by
friend TO purchase some beer, and 1t was
upon her return that she was arrested
Il haven't seen Malinda do any work for
nearly a year, reported the officer, "and
l see her about the streets quite fire.
quently."
Fifteen days the farm the court
thought would not hurt her, and she went
down.
Evening star., 1898-06-14

I'm guilty of everything 'scusin' the
cussin. responded Sarah Henson, colored.
when arraigned in Judge Scott's court this
morning on charge OF disorderly conduct
We women were out there fussing about
the children"
Several women gave evidence against
Sarah, and the language she used was
much worse than that usually heard in
court.
And you plead guiIty?" questioned the
court
Not TO all of what these women said. -
was her response. Il was disorderly. but
1 don't know anything about such filthy
language"
The court imposed a fine of 81 or three
days.
Evening star., 1898-06-14
Thirty Days ON the Farm.

An elderly man named William H. Thorn.
as was locked up last night by Policeman
Payne for being habitually Incorporate
He had recently been released from the
workhouse.
I'm guilty" was his plea this morning
I'm an inmate of the Hampton home, but
I've neen drinking considerably lately, and
II you let me go I'll leave the city,,
Thirty days on the farm" said Judge
Scott. and the old man went down.