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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
A CLAIM AGAINST GEORGIA.
For Ninety Thousand Dollars Worth
of Arms Furnished Just Before the
Civil War

Atlanta, Ga, September 2.-Attorney
General Terrell has been presented
with a claim for 5000 against the state
of Georgia by the counsel for George
H. Penfield, Of Washington.
The communication is TO the effect
that George H. Penfield had sold the
state Of Georgia arms n ammunition
to the amount OF 500, 600 and that his
claim for this sum had been adjudica-
ted in his favor. The letter indicated
that Penfield was under the impression
that the next legislature would appro-
pirate money sufficient 10 meet this
claim.
Attorney General Terrell stated that
Georgia might nave owed Penfield $780,
90 for arms, but that under the consti-
tuition Of the United States IL was i'm
possible to collect such q debt at the
present time.
Governor Gambler is of the opinion
that the Penfield contract was made
before the state seeded from the un-
Ion, although a superficial examina-
ton OF the executive minutes Of that
period does not disclose the fact that
such a contract was ever made. Gov
ernor Candles believed hat the arms
We're purchased from the claimant in
New England. However. before the
supply could be shipped, the state OF
Georgia seeded from the union and the
arms were seized by the federal gov
eminent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
A DOUBLE
4 Mormrn,s Meeting >tortned 49, 4
Young Lady Killed suicide OF Her

Chattanooga. Tenn. September q
Wednesday night six Mormon elders
were conducting a meeting in a school
house at Pine Bluff, Stewart county.
Tennessee. when the building was
stormed by a mob Of over 100 men.
Eggs and rocks were thrown through
the windows and the building almost
entirely demolished. Those present fed
to save their lives, as bullets COM
menced to strike the building thick and
fast.
Miss May Harden, a popular young
woman of the place, walked between
the elders, Olson and Petty, with a
view 10 checking the work OF the mob.
While the trio passed down the road
shots were fired from ambush, and the
woman was hit by a ball and almost
instantly killed. Her brothers vowed
they would avenge the crime, and after
the first excitement died out, secured
bloodhounds and placed them on the
trail OF the assassins.
Burton Vinson, a prominent young
farmer and superintendent of a sunday
school, wrote a confession stating he
had killed the girl, but that Ii was an
accident and that he wished to rid him
self of remorse of conscience. Shortly
after the confession the bloodhounds
ale to his home. Vinson turned,
picked up a knife and cut his throat,
almost at the same instant sending n
bullet through his brain. His family
and the officers posse witnessed the
suicide.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

We have a new lot Of Silk Bosom
Shirts at soc.
Mems fine Double Seated. we'll made,
Bleached Drill Drawers at Csc.
Ladies' Tape Neck and Arm Hole
Vests at &C. Ladies' Ribbed, Long
Sleeve Vests, for fall, at 10c each.
We have a lot of Blankets, 10-A size,
from SOC to $1.00. We also have a stock
Of fine all wool rose Blankets, 10-H, 5
lbs. Blankets at 1925 a pair, made in
Leakesville, N. c. Comforts from SOC
UP to $500
We have just received a big stock Of
fine new and pretty Carpet Do you
need any Carpet? Are o going to
buy any Carpet? Do you like to look
at pretty Carpet? If so, call and see
ours, ask prices and I feel sure I will
get the order. All wool Ingram Carpet
at 29c pei yard.
I have plenty of Mating at 10c per
yard. Forty rolls Of fine Jap. Mating,
the very best, from zoe to 25c per yard.
Window shades, 3x6 feet, from 10c to
soc; fixtures complete, 3x7 feet, at 35c.
We have a big store full of goods,
and I can say, and I believe what I
say, I will ave you money on anything
you buy from me. I will be in New
York for the next fifteen days looking
for fine goods at a small price to save
my customers money. It has always
been by motto-"the quick nickel in
stead Of the slow dime" We lead, the
rest follow. Come and join the happy
bargain seekers that trade at Whining
toms Big Racket Store, opposite The
Orton Hotel.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

worthless. and that the deportation OF
the negroes would not help them in the
least Men OF such kind do not want
10 work at all; and II all the negroes
in the United States were exterrainated
81 q blow, still there would not be
en- employer in the country who would
pay them wages for doing nothing.
General Buffers scheme, in our
humble opinion, is not apropos. We
cannot exile the negroes, and, even IL
We could, the s~outherners Of General
Buffers kind would stubborniy oppose
the pan. They do not vans the poor
white in their houses. They do not
want them in any relation whatsoever.
They remember that while the negro
remained faithful TO their families dur
ing the civil war, the poor white played
the part Of spy and traitor. All through
north Mississippi, north Alabama,
north Georgia, east Tennessee. and
east Kentucky and western North Car
DINA the poor white hated the con-
tederacy, hated the STAKEHOLDER. and
expressed that feeling in service 20 the
union armies. II one could obtain ac-
cess to the private papers of General
Thomas and General Sherman. who op-
Grated largely in those districts, he
would find proof of the fact strong
as holy wrie. Today they furnish n
large proportion of the criminal classes
IN the south-the moonshiners, out
avs, and lynchers. They ara still. 10
all intents and purposes, what their
ancestors were when Oglethorpe
brought them to Georgia in the seven
zenith century.
II these people cannot make a living
i is nCt the negros fault. and il the
south had the selection of the class
to be deported, it would not choose the
negro.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
= DINNER 70 THE PRINCE
The Hostess often Uas TO Endure
Humiliation for the Houar
philadelphia Times.)

lFnllaQelpn1a Tunes
Giving a dinner to the Prince of
Wales is no easy thing, and such Incl
dents as that just reported of his royal
highness crossing off Mr.. Astor's name
from the list Of guests submitted to
him because the ex-American bored
him is not at all ~infrequent. ALI guests
TO be asked to meet the prince must
receive his sanction, and the story is
told of n American woman who was
informed on very short notice that
England's future king intended to dine
with her on a certain night. 1t was a
decidedly difficult matter to get salts
factory guests to fill out the party, as
many of the desired people had to
break other engagements to dine with
the prince.
And then, at the last minute, his roy
al highness sent word that he would
be out Of London at that date, and the
poor hostess was left with a lot of dis
gruntled guests on her hands. An
other American hostess had to submit
to seeing Albert Edward draw his pen
Gil through her own mothers name. 1t
is said that the prince is just as severe
with his English as his American hos
tesses, and great tact is necessary
sometimes to ask people who may meet
with the princes appreciation, but who
would prove distasteful to the Princess
of Wales.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

London, September 1.-THE Standard
and Diggers News today received a
c~ablegram from its johannesburg Office
dated yesterday, saying that a German
corps, 900 strong. had been formed
there 10 cooperate with the Beers In
n evenr Of war with Great Britain.
The dispatch adds that the Beers could
mobilize 10000 me III three days,
while the Orange Free State could
muster 10000 men in the came period.
Continuing the dispatch says: Mr..
Chamberlain's reply, UNFOLDING the
suzerainty Of Great Britain, was re-
ceived by the raad with a demonstra-
ton which Enthusiastically indicates the
intention of the Transvael to repudi-
ats Great Britan's pretensions. The
Rad, on hearing the five year fran
chise proposal gave every sign Of
strong dissent and of a determination
not TO go beyond the seven year limit"
It must not be forgotten that these
statements come from an excessively
pro-Boer source.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
RECORD

heCuidp
.I learned nv most valued lessons ia
he art OF housekeeping from tns paaa,,
teal, sensible system OF maSIne .s,,,
of work. encouraged by a tnousneAsa
mother" said a yh~ite-haired old Iaus
recently as she recounted her carry us,
light in the world OF m~ake-oeaere.
where cooking and dressmakfrE AoE ~
dolls and afternoon playing comPa-
ny easily led to an UNDERSTANDING va
these arts on n larger scale.
II is a thought that should figure more
largely in the training OF children, ~
mothers could make he play or tneir
little OH have some bearings on tneIS
education, how much could be Iearheu
by the receptive minds that IN many
cases is not taught until later years
when II is much more difficult TO learn
II sewing could be taught through the
medium OF doll dressmaking, the little
garments being fashioned after the ac-
tual models OF the sewers own clothes.
with patterns that would give good
ideals OF the shape and form or reaI
articles worn by actual people, what
an absorbing interest the youngsters
would take in the sewing that Is OFTEN
considered an irksome task. and how
much easier IL would be when the time
came for the girls to cut and ut their
w dresses, or assist in the family
sewing.
IL the playing about the Kitchen
which the children all love. could be
converted 10 actual advantage throug
the child's world OF make-believe, how
simple would appear the household
duties OF later years.
And for the boys-the tool chest. the
set OF or any other or the
many delights OF happy boyhood could
be turned 10 real advantage for the
future IL the parents would but deftly,
with no appearance OF teaching turn
playthings and playtime To good ac-
count.
Then. as the children grow older and
real work forms a part OF their every
day lives, they will not only De able
TO work more deftly and intelligently
because OF this early acquaintance with
the use OF tools and household uten-'
sils, but the world OF make-believe'
will often COLOR the days OF practical
reality with delightful romance be-
cause OF recollection of childish mag
innings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

President Mckinley has abandoned
his Pecksniffian policy of benevolent
assimilation for the FIlipinos and is
now breathing war and conquest like
q man spelling for a fight and for his
neighbours broad acres. In his address
at Pittsburg recently, referring to the
dispatch of twenty additional regiments
to Manila, he said:, "Our prayers go
with them, and more men and num-
tons, if required, for the speedy sup
preston of the rebellion, the establish
ment of peace and tranquility and a
government under the undisputed SOW
ereignty Of the United States" The
Filipinos have "assailed our sovereign
ty and there will be no useless parley."
The Philippines lave become u ter
ritOry n are ours as much as the
Louisiana purchase, or Texas or Alas
ka." There is no more of the cant
about uplifting humanity, or the spread
of civilization and Christianity" The
presidents commissioners drove a ard
bargain with Spain and the president
intends to enforce that bargain at the
expense Of the Filipinos. The Philip
pine archipelago is "our territory" and
American sovereignty is "u~ndisputed."
This is an agreeable change from the
hypocritical professions of a Christian
spirit n an unselfsh desire to do
missionary work in the interest of hu-
manity."
PreSlQent mckinney IS now nghtlng
for territory, to which he says We have
as good a claim as we have to Louis
lana or Texas. His war, therefore, is
one of ACKNOWLEDGMENT by his own ad-
mission, and it will continue until Jul
sovereignty in the Philippines is es-
tablished beyond question. This, then,
is the use to which the flag is being
put-not to defend liberty to to make
men freer, but to crush them into SUBJ
~iScinn and into oororf nf
our sovereignty. The presidents words
have all the frank brutality Of a o
Queror, but they are infinitely prefer
able to the cant of duty and destiny
with which a long-suffering people have
been so long afflicted. We have bought
for a trifle land to which the owners
have not relinquished title, and with
which they would not part unless COM
PEELED by superior force. We " the
force and, as Mr.. Mckinley says we
intend to use it. That is beautiful
work for the flag of the free" to float
over, but the sensibilities of Mr.. Nc
Kinley and his fellow imperialists have
been d~eadened, and without compupc-
ton they use the Stars and Stripes to
consecrate their crime against freedom.
1t is all very despotic and un-American,
but at least 1t is a policy which has the
one virtue Of frankness. William the
Deceiver a made way for William the
C~onqueror, and the curtain will soon
rise upon a good, old-fashioned war OF
conquest based upon lust Of territory
Baltimore Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
New York

They say that on Moosehead Lake,
Maine, an angler recently was fishing
with a steel rod during a thunderstorm
and struck a trout at the same instant
that a thunderbolt dallied with his rod.
The cork handle prevented the angler
feeling anything more than a slight
shock, but when he hauled it in he
found the trout stone dead. He figured
1t out that the lightning bolt followed
the rod and the enameled line down
to where the trout had pust taken hold
Of the hook, and there killed him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
Baltimore Herald.)

In h Russian province of Samara
on the Volga, considerable excitement
has been created by the appearance OF
a peasant called Makaroff, who alleges
that he is the Messiah. He is a mid
dle-aged man, and his features are
said to strongly resemble those at
tributed to Christ by the Byzantine ar
fists According to Makaroff, Samara
and the neighboring provinces are be-
ing punished by periodical visitations
OF pestilence and famine, not as the re-
suit OF drouth or any OF the other al
legged causes, but because of the sins
and shortcomings of the people The
new Messiah has selected ten women
OF his following as his special minis
trants. These he calls "the 10 wise vir-
gins" They serve as his messengers
and as the opponents among the peas
antry Of his peculiar views.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
New French RtHe
Baltimore HeraldD

The French war office is rejoicing
over a new civilizing influence which
may Guido even the English dumdum
bullet. 1t is a rifle invented by a Cap
tain Daudeteau, and experiments have
proven how dealy a Weapon it is. At
1000 yards the bullet went clean
through a horse placed obliquely to the
line of fire, the bones in the track of
he bullet being shockinly smashed. 1t
is further claimed for the Daudeteau
bullet that, unlike most recent rife
bullets, which do not Immediately disa-
bic. its effects are instant. The car
fridge is also lighter than usual, which
would entable the soldier to carry a
larger supply.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

Pretoria, September 1.-The reply of
the Transvaai government to the i'm
perial governments last dispatch has
been received by Conyngham Green.
the British agent here. 1t ia under
stood that this government is willing TO
meet the other side in a conference at
Capetown as suggested, and to expIajn
the working Of the new franchise Law.
The T~ransvaal government is also will
ing to receive the friendly suggestions
OF the imperial government. A more
hopeful feeling prevails here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with an ofYens.ve
breath Karfs Glover Root Tea QUIZ
fies the breath by sts action ON the
bowels. ETC.. al nothing else VIII. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
q cts and 80 Ctr. For sale by R. R.
Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08
GEO. O.. GAYLORD, Proprietor
Elizabeth College, Charlotte. N. c


One Of the few schools for women n the United States which employs
ONLY specialists its teachers representing universities of International rep
utaioni In thu United States n III foeetgn countries
Its graduate certificate in Music a d mis tt berlin n Leeds; M in Art to
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A handson brick fre-proof building with every modern comfort amd
leganty nrrnishe A special caref r tn eindiyiduai student
In western North Carolina, famous for its fine climate. n Ii suburbs
of a cultured and charming ciy. Rates from $3.50 to $Ao
jul 80. REV. C. B. KING, President.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

II Shfloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure, which is sold for the small price
OF Is cts, so eta and $1.00. does cure
take the bottle back and we VIII refund
you money. Sold for over fifty years
on this guarantee. Price Is ctr. and
80 cts. For sale by r. r. BeliAmy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-08

When the local ice trust gets down TO
work in earnest IL will be a warm day
when the people are gouged.-Durham
Herald.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the under.
signed will attend the following named
places on the dates set opposite each, for
the purpose Of collecting the real, person.
al and poll taxes for the year 1893:
Homan, HOman TIP. rlOnday, January 80.
Garland City, Red River Township, Tues
day, January 81.
West Track, Cut Off township, Wednes.
day, February /.
New Zion, Lost Prairie township, Friday,
February 8.
Genoa, Cleveland township, rlOnday, Feb
ruary 9th.
Collins Mil, Cleveland township, Tues
day, February 9TH.
Roberts, Beech tp., Wednesday, Feb. s
independence =" g Thursday, Feb. Q.
Ft. Lynn, +" 4" Friday, February 10
Mt. Pleasant, Garland tp., f1Onday, Feb. 3
Shiloh, Garland tp., Tuesday, February Ia
Doddridge, Sulphur township, Thursday
and Friday, February 10 and II.
Pleasant Hill, Days Creek township, SAT-
urday, February IS,
Sand Hill, Sulphur township, Monday, Feb
ruary 20.
Bright Star, Sulphur township, Tuesday
and Wednesday, February 81 and II.
Era, Sulphur township, Thursday, Feb. 23
Ravana, Sulphur township, Friday, Feb
ruary 24th.
Texarkana, Sheriff's office, from February
II to April 10, inclusive.
All persons interested are requested to
meet me at places and time above stated,
and bring a correct description of your
real estate--this is very important to you
and will save time and trouble:
|. A, BICKHAM,
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Collector Miller
County, Arkansas.
Texarkana, Ark, January and, 1900.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
GOVERNOR JONES' MESSAGE.

Governor Jones has read his
message to the general assembly:
The governor recommends the
passage Of new laws, beneficial to
the state.
He touches on the subject of rail-
road construction, their manage
ment.
Arkansas part in war,
Recommendation of $1,000 ap-
preparation for military purposes.
Effective railroad commission bill
demanded.
Complete revision statutes grant
ing railroad charters.
Amendment OF Bush bill recon-
mended.
Pubhc-debt statement.
History celebrated compromise
with general government.
Good roads legislation suggested.
Revision of tax laws necessary.
State equalization board needed.
Appropriation board of health
recommended.
Uniformity of law relative to
negotiable instruments.
Election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people,
County convict system condemned
QuadreDnial elections for all ex-
cept legislative officers.
Remove penltentiary from city
limits.
Build a new state house.
State charitable institutions.
The document is an able one. We
stand in line with the Governor on
some of this recommendations and
hope the solons will heed his mes
sage and and act.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
SOLE MORE CHANGES.

The Cotton Belt railroad man.
agemeu is now like the restless bill
lows of a troubled ocean, ana the
changes being made are many and
the space is not far between We
have Circular No. IS, issued under
the Harding regime
Effective January 10, 1899, the
jurisdiction of Mr.. A B. Liggett,
superintendent of the Waco divis-
ion, is extended to include all lines
in Texas, with headquarters at
Tyler, Texas.
Mr. ], H. White, superintendent
Fort Worth division, transferred to
other duties.
Mr., ]. ]. Kress is appointed train
master of the Texarkana, Fort
Worth and Sherman sections, IN
-luding Dallas, with headquarters
1T Commerce, Texas.
Mr.. ]. W. Metcalf is appointed
train master of the Mt. Pleasant,
Tyler, Waco and Hillboro sections,
with headquarters Tyler, Texas.
]. A. EDsON, Vi;e-president and
General Supe, ntendent.
K. HARDING, president.
The jurisdiction of ]. W. Metcalf,
train master as above, extended to
include the Tyler Southeastern
Railway company.
]. A, Epson, General superinten-
dent.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder troubles in call
dren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81.
One small bottle is two months
treatment, aud will cure any case
above mentioned. e. w. Hall, sole
manufacturer, P. 0, box 2l8, Waco,
Texas. For sale by Smith Drug Co.
Texarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
WANTED.

Reliable man for manager o
branch Office wish to open in thi,
vicinity. If your record is O. K
here is a good opening Kind
mention this pa per when writing
A. 7. NORRIS, Cincinnati. O
Illustrated catalogue 4 cents
postage. l Is 81
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
D. MILAZZO,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,

No. 21S State Line Avenpe,
First class work always given. Do all
kinds Of repairing. Keep second hand
shoes. Give me d trial 10
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
WHAT'S SHILOH p

A grand old remedy for Cough, Colds
and Consumption; used through the world
for half a century, has cured innumerable
cases of incipient consumption and re-
lieved many in advanced stages. If you
are not satisfied with the results we will
refund your money. Price. 25 cts, so cts
and S100 1212 3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19

Fine line OF sterling silver move
ties, such as hair brushes, comb
clothes brushes, manicure sets, puff
boxes, etc, at f. L. Schuster's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
MANY A LOVER

MANY A LOVER
Has turned with disgust from an other
wise lovable girl with an offensive breath,
Karl's Clover Root Tea purllies the breath
ing else Will. Sold for years on absolute
guarantee, Price 25 cts, and 81 cts, 2
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
READ THIS.

Dallas, Texas, October IA, 1898.
This is TO certify that ] have been
considered incurable by two good
physicians, both saying | had
Brights kidney disease. After us
ing one and one-half bottles of
Halls Great Discovery, OF Waco, /
think my troubles are at an end.
H, w Brown,
ST. George Hotel,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-01-19
EUPION OIL THE BEST!

Eupion oil is double process re-
fined oil, non explosive and abso-
lutely safe, and cannot be equaled
for illumination. Inferior oil is OF
ten sold for EUPION. Ask for
Eupion and take no other In or
der to obtain the best results, boil
your lamp burner and put in new
wick at least once per month.
Genuine Eupion oil is for sale by
the following Texarkana mer-
chants:
w. E. Welcome, John P. Kline,l
Gate City Gro'y Co,uT p. Browner.
Smith Drug Co. Oscar Turner
Joseph McShane, Inter-Staee Drug Store
H. Brown, Hoffman IIdw Co.
NJ. Kelley Mrs. II. l.. Meeks
Williams & Williams A. L. Helmns
Il w. DUN, J.. Il. Roach
Merriwether & Tavlor r A. Hardin
w. A. Robinson.
Positively no oil sold from the
peddling wagon.