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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Sparks

A rumor was current in various
newspaper offices late Wednesday ev-
enlng that President Loubet had been
assassinated at Rambouillet. Suisse
quently the report was officially declar-
ed untrue.
The Toledo (Ohio) Commercial is sold
by Hon. George w. Hull to j. w.
n E. c.. Steiber, of Gin
cinnati. The consideration is not given.
The detained ammunition at Delagoa
Bay, intended for the T~ransvaal, has
been removed to the Portuguese troop
ship India 1t is reported hat the
Beers contemplate sending commands
for the ammunition.
General Vistoriano Torres, command
er or San Jose de las Matas, Santo Do
mlngo, has declared for the revolution,
and 1t is reported hat Santiago has
also pronounced in favor of the revo-
luton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
New Press Editor for Democratic
Committee

Chicago, August 23.-The Chronicle
says: senator Jones, chairman of the
democratic national committee, has
closed the Devlin incident that dis
turbed the peace and harmony of the
national committee at st. Louis last
May, and again in Chicago in June, by
ordering the removal of the press bu-
reau to Washington and authorizing
the selection by Ex-Governor Stone, of
Missouri, of a new editor. Devlin will
be out just as soon as Mr.. Stone al
find the right mar to succeed him. That
will be within the next ten days. 1t is
said thai Samuel B. Cook, chairman of
the Missouri democratic state central
committee, or eX-Congressman Helm
richson, of Illinois, may be the next
editor of the bureau.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Cotton Mills Chartered this Year

Special 70 Tic M~eSSeHgeT.J
Raleigh, N. c., August 3.-The sec
rotary of state today made a report on
cotton mills chartered this year to date.
There are twenty-five Of these. three
each in Rockingham county and Ala
nance, two each in Lincoln and Edge
combe and one each in CASTOR, David
son, Forsyth, Richmond, Moore, Cleve-
land, Halifax, New Hanover, Wayne,
Cabarrus, Cumberland and Guilford.
The American Development Company
was chartered today at Spray, Rock
ingham county, paid up capital $780,
900, with power to increase to 81, 900, 900.
B. N. Duke and j. B.. Duke are among
the owners.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
4 CHAxGE
Of Criminal ASSAULT by q White Girl
Against q Negro Man


Savannah. Ga. August e3.-Acting
under orders from Governor Gambler,
Captain p. F. Gleason, senior officer
present Of the First regiment OF in
fantry, took 200 men to Darien, Ga,
fifty-six miles from here, on a special
train this afternoon to suppress an in
cipient negro riot, n bring here a
negro prisoner named Henry Delagali,
charged with an assault upon a young
white girl.
Word came from Mayor kenan, OF
Darien, that the town was in charge OF
an armed negro mob, and he urged that
troops be sent with all speed. When
the troops arrived at Z o'clock they
found many excited negroes gathered,
but otherwise there had been no disor-
der. Captain Gleason marched his men
up 10 the Mcintosh county jail, receiv-
ed the prisoner Delagall from h sher-
if and carried him to the train. Captain
Gleason and 125 Of his men returned
here tonight, arriving at 1920 o'clock,
and Delagall was lodged in Chatham
county Jail.
The object of the negroes in assem-
bling was to prevent Delagall being
Iynched or taken away from Mcintosh
county. They did not attempt to inter-
fere with the military.
Captain Gleason left seventy-five
men to preserve order. The crime for
which the negro was arrested is said
to have been committed nine months
ago, the victim having told the story
upon the birth of her mulatto child.
She said she did not tell before because
Delagall threatened to kill her and her
father if she did so.
The name of the woman in Darien
was Mrs. Matilda Ann Hope, a young
woman aged % years. Her husband
left her some time g The alleged
offense was committed in Mcintosh
county, about twelve miles west OF
Darien.
Members Of the military companies
who returned tonight said several hun
dred negroes were standing around on
the streets of Darien, armed with shot
guns and pistols, all muttering threats.
AS the train pulled out with Delagall
and the troops it was fired Upon several
times, but no n was hurt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

The disposition in some quarters to
accept Mr.. Henry M. Neill as the arbi-
ter of the American cotton crop is one
of the most singular freaks of the HUI
man mind. Neill is merely a clever
guesser, and there is no more reason
why his guesses should be permitted to
fix the price of cotton than there is why
the predictions of the Seventh Day Adj
vents should be regarded as conclusive
concerning the end of the world. This
mar has done more damage to the
southern planters than a Destilence.-
Memphis Commercial-A Appeal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Error. Found in Charts of Porto Rico

Washington, August 23.-The recent
official surveys along the southern
coast of Porto Rico show that the coast
line chart is much more in error than
has been supposed by scientists. Infor-
nation now at hand discloses the fact
that from Ponce to the eastward, chart
ed as fifty miles, the actual distance is
but forty-three miles, necessitating a
contraction of the shore line on maps
and charts to the extent Of seven miles
for that stretch alone. II hat proper
tion of error is found to hold good for
the whole island it's actual area will
be very greatly c~ircumscribed by the
results of the surveys.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
WOMAN'S NIGHTMARE.
She Shudders When She Realizes the
DANGER and Pain Of Child bearing.

Danger and Pain Of Child bearing.
There is SO much suffering and danger
in store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way 70 q
feeling of dread at the thought OF h
pain which she must undergo. This
constant fear so preys upon the mind OF
many women that it fills them with ter
0 and makes haby's coming a source
Of the greatest anxiety and dread.
All the suffering and danger of the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
Of "Mother's Friend" which prepares
the body for this important event. 1t
relieves morning sickness" and many
other unpleasant conditions which ex-
ist during this time. Thousands of
women praise Mothers Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period of their lives.
Every woman should send their name
and address to the Bradfield Regulator
90, Atlanta, Georgia, and receive free,
valuable information AN the subject.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

The Attorney General TO Await the
Convenience OF Lawyer NacVea.h

convenience Oh EdNye ea.h
P~lattsburg, n. Y, August z3.-Attor-
ney General Griggs made the following
statement tonight to the Associated
Press correspondent regarding the case
of Captain O.. NJ, Carter, charged with
misappropriating United States govern
ment funds while in charge of the work
of improving the harbor of Savannah.
Ga:
THE situation in the Carter case is
just this: L have gone over the evil
dence in the case, which is very VOlum-
inOus, covering, as it does, the techni-
cal details of the different branches of
the work in the very fullest manner.
Nothing more can be lone in the matter
until Wayne MacVeagh, counsel for
Captain Garter, has made his argument
before me. Mr.. MacVeagh is now in
Europe and will not return to this
country until about September 18th.
AS soon after he returns as cOnVen-
lent a date will be set for Mr.. Mac
Veagh to present his argument in be-
half of Captain Carter before me.
After that l shall make my report to
President Mckinley.
There is absolutely no truth in the
published statements that / have ar
rived at a decision in the case and that
it will be made public in a few days.
How could I come to a decision with
out first hearing the argument of the
defendants counsel, even if I had made
up my mind in regard to the case
after examining the evidence? Would
it be proper for me to announce nv
decision without first hearing Mr.. Mac
g
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Mckinley Goes to Long Kranch

Plattsburg, N. Y, August 23.-The
members Of the presidential party eRsnl
today making preparations for their de-
parture. Tomorrow night at 6 o'clock
the party will cave for Long Branch
where they will spend Friday and Sat
urday as the guests of the vice presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart. The party will
include President and Mrs. Mckinley.
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. Gar
ret A. Hobart, Jr., and Mrs. Rixey.
A public reception was held at the
hotel this evening at which the presi-
den and Mrs. Mckinley and the vice
president and Mrs. Hobart were pres
ent.
Attorney General Griggs and family
will remain here for several days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

Norfolk, Va, August accompany
F, Of the SiXty-first Virginia infantry,
commanded in the civil war by Gen.
eral V. D. Groner, of this city, held a
reunion at C%arrsville today. A large
number of people attended. All the
commissioned officers have passed
away n h roll was called by Ser
geant J.. T. Bradshaw, the only sur
viving nOn-commissioned officer. There
were speeches and an old fashioned
dinner
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Patchen Defeats GentrY

Goschen, N. Y, August 23.-The first
heat of the Parliamentary match race
today for $4,000 was a dead heat. Time
2:0S.
Patchen % the second heat. Time
2:O9.
Patchen won the third heat and the
race. Time 2:15R. Attendance II, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
An Execution at Charlotte

Charlotte, N. c., August 24.-Julius
Alexander, colored, was privately hang
ed here at 1922 o'clock this morning, for
assaulting a white woma last Febru-
airy. He showed no signs of ervou
ness, confessed the crime and said the
penalty was just. A colored preacher.
in a talk on the scaffold, said AleXan-
der's crime was one in which we are
glad to see the law carried out"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

Savannah, Ga, August 23.-The Sea
Girt from Savannah left the city
today on the steamship City of Bir-
mingham for New York.
The team will spend about ten days
in preliminary practice work on the
Sea Girt ranges n the work lone
there will determine who will compose
the team of twelve that will represent
Georgia in the big contest. Georgia
now has all the big trophies contested
for at Sea Girt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
no Plague at Naples

Washir gton, Aug. 23.-In reply to a
cable inquiry from Surgeon General
Wyman, Assistant Surgeon Helser at
Naples today cabled the marine hospi-
tai bureau that there is absolutely no
truth in the report that the plague had
appeared at Naples and Palermo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Texas Cotton crop kuined by Hot
Winds

St. Louis, Mo-, August pa spe-
cial from Dallas, Texas, the The Post
Dispatch says: The hot winds which
have prevailed for the past month
have destroyed all chance Of a large
cotton crop in Texas. Reports from all
over the northern and central sections
of the state are that the crops will not
average more than a quarter of a bale
ITO the acre. This indicates not to ex-
coed 1000, 900 bales for the entire state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Two Mile Bicycle Record Broken

Brockton, Mass, August 23.-The fea-
ture of the New England circuit bicy-
Gle races today was the breaking Of
the worlds professional two mile paced
record by Harry Gibson, of Cincinnati.
Gibson rode the distance behind a steam
pacing machine in 500 As, the former
record being held by Major Taylor, STA.
Gibson made the first mile in 1888 and
the second mile in 1:31 AS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Quay to Control the Convention

Harrisburg, Pa, August 23.-There
is nothing to indicate tonight that
there will be any chance in the pro-
gramme arranged for tomorrow's re-
publican state convention by United
States senator Quay and his lieuten-
ants. Even the most radical opponents
of the senator concede that he will con
troll the convention and that the ticket
and platforms will be framed in accord
ance with his wishes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Acceptance Of Resignation of the Cabi-
net Refused

Berlin, August 24.-The correspond
ent OF the Associated Press learns au-
th~oritatively that Emperor William
has refused to accept the cabinets res
ignatlon- Later, however, a partial re-
organization of the ministry will be
made. The position Of DR.. Won Miguel,
the vice president of the council Of
ministers. and Prussian minister of
finance, is as strong as ever and this
shows the improbability of a d~issolu-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Disquieting Rumors from Natal

London, August 23.-The Johannes
burg correspondent Of The Times says:
"~Disquieting reports have been re-
ceived here from Natal. 1t is said that
on Sunday a train from johannesburg
was fired on in Transvaal territory. The
feeling near the border is bitter, and
the disloyal Natal Dutch are armed
with MauSers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
To Meet in Charlotte NextYear

Tfffin, O., August 23.-The national
council of the Daughters OF Liberty
adjourned to meet at Charlotte, N. c.,
the third week in August, 1900. The
organization elected as national coun-
cillor Thomas B.. Ivey, of Virginia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

Pretoria, August 23.-Conygham
Green, British agent n charge daft
fairies at Pretoria, today presented to
the government a further dispatch
from the British secretary of state for
the colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, the ma
ture Of which has not yet been divulg-
ed. The presumption is that it is con-
nected with the recent pour parleur.
The members of the executive chamber
are apparentlY more cheerful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29

An Atchison man and woman have
been engaged ten years. When they
think of the silly things they have said
in that length of time we wonder that
they have any self-respect left-Atchi-
son Globe.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Mauser Cartridges for south Africa

Birmingham, England, August pa
firm of this place has received an order
for $4,000, 900 Mauser cartridges for ur-
gent delivery to South Africa Secrecy
is being observed as to the exact des-
tination Of the cartridges, but it is
said that the Beers alone use Mauser
rifles in hat territory.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
You Try 1t

II Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure, which is sold for the small price
of 25 cts, so cts. and s1.00, does not cure
take the bottle back and we will refund
YOU money. Sold for over fifty years
on this guarantee. Price 25 cts. and
SO cts. For sale by r. R.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
Your Money!.

One box of Tutt's Pills will save
many dollars in doctors bills
Theywillsurelycur all diseases
ofthe stomach, liver or bowels.
No Reckless Assertion
For sick headache, dyspepsia,
malaria, constipation and bilio-
usness, amillion people endorse
TUFTS Liver PILLS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-29
FROM THE SOUTH.

DAILY NO. a.-Passenger-Leave Tam
lis y. M. pa $40 a. m. Sanford 3:O1 p. m,
Jacksonville 500 p. m. Savan-
nah l:45 y. m, Charleston s:S
a m, Atlanta 1850 a. m. Macon
g. a. m, Augusta 2:30 y. m.
4:17 p. n, Columbia
$40 a. m, Sumter sos y. m;
Florence $3.50 a. m, Marion 1890
a. m, Chadbou-n 1884 a. m,
Lake Waccamaw l2:B a, m.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES.
Interesting Proceedings of the Body al
Yesterdays Session.
CBV Telegranh.l


SYRACUSE y. r., Sept. oO.-Dcic-
gates to the League Of American Mu-
inequalities were Tate in assembling to-
day. Prior TO the session, representa-
tives of Charleston, S. c.. Atlanta. Ga.
and Peoria H., busted themselves in
soliciting support of the claims Of their
respective cities for the convention next
year
Secretary C;ilkerson announced that
forty mayors have registered ana ia
cities have representation at the CON
vention. The opening session was taken
up with papers and a discussion on mu-
nicipal charity delivered by Homer
Fo!kes. secretary Of the New York
State Charities Aid Association.
The subject of special assessment
system for pulSlc improvements vas
discussed by Mayor j. a. Johnson Of
Fargo. n. D., and Mayor John r. Weak
~. Jr.. Of Florence. Ala.
Mayor Johnson discussed special as
sessments for city work
Mayor John b. Weakly took FOR his
subject the question Of special assess
mentS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
B|0h }. Wilson ZGO..
Real Estate and
Fire Insurance.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT or TILT,
UNITED STATES, FOR TIE, EAST
lJ!tN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. $; y /:
on this 18th day of September. A. D..
1899. on reading The petition Of {. l..
shelton. S. II. shelton ana L. r. Shei-
ton late partners, trading as c. l..
Shelt"n & Sons, banllrupts for dis
charge, it is
ORDERED BY THE COURT. that Il
hearing be had upon the same On the
18th day Of September. a. H.. 1892 be
fore said court, at Norfolk. in said DIS
trlct. NJ II o'clock noon: and that notice.
thereof b" published in the Daily Press
a newspaper printed in said district. :nu
that all known creditors and other per
sens IN Interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause if any
they have why the prayer Of the said
petitioner should not be granted
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED
by THE COURT. that the clerk ,hal!
send by mail to all known creditors;
copies OF said petition ana this order.
addressed 70 them at their places Of res
d.nce as stated.
WITNESS the Honorable EDMUND
NADDILL, JR Judge of the said
Court. and the sea! thereof, at Norfolk.
in said district, on the 18th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. d.. 1899
G.. +. BOWDEN, Clerk.
Raymond NJ Hudson, Attorney.
".I. q-1i- +
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
TRIAL OF GJURA KNEzEyIC.
Would-be Regicide Confesses His Crime
Had No Acconplices.
(By Telegraph

BELGRADE. Sept. 2O-,rhe trial Of
Gjura kneZevic the Bosnian who at-
tempted to assassinate former King
MILAN. Of Servia. last July. ana Of the
influential radical leaders charged With
being acc0nplices in the attack devel-
oped today 4 sensational incident.
Standing before the Bible and c:icufX,
knezevic formally withdrew all accu-
sations or completely.
He said:
II charged these prisoners with COM
plicity in order to save myself
swear now that these men are absolute
" innocent. l fire don Milan out Of
personal revenge. because ] thought he
was the cause Of my failing 70 find an
ployment. | have now freed my soul
1t is for you judges 10 decide"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
I'm THE LIONS MOUTH"
A Strong Presentation of Strong
PLAY.

Play.
Frederick iWarle, with a magnificent
support. appeared at the Opera House
last night in Guy Cartoons beautiful
Venetian love story I'm the Lions
Mouth The play is a remarkably
strong one and to state that the COM
pany was equal to it is criticism suf-
ticient. The audience. kecnly apprecia-
tive. was thoroughly enthusiastic. ac-
cord1ng to each situation its measure
OF earned applause. and bringing Mr..
Warde, after repeated curtain calls. to
the front for speech. which was both
brief and graceful.
Frederick Wa1de. in the leading role.
as Paul Iii Eovarra. an exile under the
assumed name of 1,in;lldo. was The US
ual finished actor. playing the part with
force and fidelity Charles ID herman,
as Fra Angelo Chief lnuuisitor. FORM
erly Francesca. divided honors with The
star. again proving himself II CONSUME
mate artist. Minnie Ti,cll Bruno as
IinOra, the Doge's daughter and tho
heroine Of the play. shared hardly less
in the good opinion Of the audience
filling her difficult role with decided
originality. and clcve,ly. There arc
others who might be given Individual!
mention, but it is unnecessary. There
was not 4 weak point in the cast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
ASHAMED OFHIs COUNTRY.
Senator "BilIy" Mason Occupies This
Unique Petition. Etc Talks.
(By Telegraph.)

(By Teegraph)
WASIIEGTOE. Sept 2O.-1n AZ IN
tervieW with a Post reporter today,
Senator Mason, Of illinois, said:
On the floor of the Senate, I shall
continue my opposition to the war upon
the Filipinos. would sooner resign
my seat than treat q dog the way We
ed Of my country.
People make a great mistake" hc
continued. when they say that an
against expansion. 4 am not But ex
passion by purchase or other honorah!"
means is one thing: expansion BY FORCE
is another
NO MEG ESSITY FOR 1T
: Il do not believe that there vas any
necessity for this war upon the Fill
pinos. l believe that if we had adopted
resolution in Congress. assuring those
people. as we assured the CubanS that
we had no selfish designs upon them.
we never would have met with any ,le-
signs in the Philippines. The fact is.
we have given the Filipinos every rcas-
on to DISTRICT US. and they are lighting
for their liberty.
FLAG will. COME, OWN I'm CUBA.
Talk about hauling down our bag
continued Senator Mason. Twill not
our flag come down in cuba? Certain
ly it Will. if we are true to our promi-
ses. land the day that it comes own
will be the brightest day in our history,
because it Will show that ". are Il
great, unsclfish nation, devoted 10 the
eternal principles Of right and homes
ty. IF the Cubans want to be annexed
later, that is another question. Why
cannot we deal with the ITilpinos in
the same way?"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
Convention 81 The n. U. c. NJ. $. Adjourns.

NEW 9OItk, Sept. 2O-The iol16WTng
officers We're elected today by The Ma
tiona! Union Of Catholic Young Men S
Societies. in convention at Newark. n.
j.: President Dr. s. Fl. Wall. Of New
York: first vice president. Rev. r. NJ.
Began. Railway, \. j.. second vice
president, J. NJ. Higgins, Richmond,
ca: secretary and Treasurer T.. r..
Gallagher Philadelphia.
The convention next Year will be held
in Brooklyn
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
A Special Drive.

We are making special drive today
in Jefferson avenue business lots. one
OF the best Will 90 to-day At the very
low price OF 81 $50. This is next To the
corner Of Twcnty-sixth and Jefferson
and is $3.50 below the market price.
Cottrcll Real Estate CO.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
WANTS.

w ANTlID-OtYIrr.N FOR TW,,
furnished rooms With hHlrd. ut Us
Thirty first street. Light ana heat
tlrniShrIl hrt ana cold baths All
dress /. g. HoN III. a-o,,-it
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
VIEW.
. IVY VIEW.
wv VIEW.
IEY VIEW.
my VIEW.
IVY VIEW.

Is the name of that beautiful Residence
plateau overlooking Hampton lt,,;l,i:.,
between Chestnut aud Oak avenues.
We are selling TIItl.E lots tler. fer
the the same price that YOU pay TOR
enc l1t above Dry Dock OF in the hear.
uf city.
Our carriage is always at the door
ana We take pleasure in showing any
one the beauties Cr
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-21
Houses on Ins,al,,n.nt I,lan.

We can sell you a nice homo IN the
North End for $50 lash ana $3o per
month For fu! particulars can N the
c"ttrcil Real Estate Co, 210G Washing
ton avenue