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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Ihree More Dead Bodies F~ound-SuII
hunting the Leaders Of the COnspir
acy-Peculiar Finding of the Coroners

Texarkana, Araf1., March 24-Details
OF the wholesale lynchings reported tt
have occurred in Little River county
are slow in coming in. Three more
dead negroes have been found in the
Red river bottoms between New Bos-
ton, Tex, and Rocky Comfort, Ark.
two Of them, Joe King and Moses
Jones, having been hanged or shot to
death. The third body was stripped
entirely naked when found.
A justice of the peace held an in
quest over these bodies and a verdict
was returned by the jury declaring
that the men came to their death from
natural causes or were frozen to death"
The verdict is regarded as a gruesome
joke.
There is some doubt as to where these
lyncnlngS occurred, it being near the
line. The inquest was held by a Texas
justice of the peace.
Joe King is one Of the negroes who
was whipped by a crowd of whites
Wednesday near Rocky Comfort. Just
after the lynching of Duckett. a con-
stable went to King and told him that
Duckett a been lynched for the as
s~assination of Farmer Stockton. King
replied that he knew all about the
Stockton killing and said that the farm
er ought to hav been killed sooner
ana also 1ntimated that others would
be killed before the matter was settled.
A crowd of indignant whites soon had
King in charge and took him to the
woods where he was thoroughly whip
ped and released. 1t is not known
where or by whom he was afterward
strung up, but, he no doubt, fell" into
the hands of one of the l%ynching parties
that were organized after the plots Of
the negroes to start a race war were
unearthed.
Joe Johnson was whipped by the
same crowd who took King in hand, and
as he has not been accounted for since,
1t is believed that he met his death at
the end of a rope somewhere in the
vicinity Of Red river.
Many sensational reports are reach
ing here today from the scene of the
disturbance, but very little authentic
information can be gathered. One re-
port states that the whites are still in
organized posses hunting the leaders
in the negro revolutionary plot with
the avowed intention of stringing them
UP wherever found. Another report
states that the negroes are recovering
from their terror and are securing arms
and swearing vengeance on the whites.
If this roves true serious trouble may
result.
General Duckett, the first man hang
was a power among the negroes and
a many followers.
A colOred man who arrived here to-
day from Wilton, says that every ne
gro in the neighborhood of Rocky Com
fort n Richmond have left their
homes and are afraid to return. A
large number of them have crossed Red
river and gone into Bowie county, Tex
as. He avs more negroes have been
killed han have yet been reported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Reasons

Can be given why Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablets are the best and most ef-
fectual cure for every form OF indiges-
ton.
They are in the tablet form which re-
tains their good qualities indefinitely.
while liquid preparations become stale
n useless with age.
They are convenient, a be carried
in the pocket and taken when needed.
They are pleasant to take.
After each meal dissolve one or two
of them in the mouth and, minglfng
with the food, they constitute a per-
feet digestive, absolutely safe for the
most sensitive stomach.
They digest h food before IL has
time to ferment, thus preventing the
formation Of gas ard keeping the blood
pure and free from the poisonous pro-
ducts of fermented, half digested food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
only remedy designed especially for
the cure of stomach troubles and moth
ing else.
Ore disease, n remedy; the success
full physician of today is the special
list, the successful medicine Is the med
icine prepared especially for one dis
ease.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting desh
forming foods.
A whole package taken at one time
would not. hurt one, but would simply
be a waste OF good material.
Over six thousand men and women
in the State Of Michigan alone, have
been cured Of indigestion and dyspep-
STA by b use Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Sold by druggists at SO cents per
package.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Ryan's Railway Suits Withdrawn

Norfolk, Va, March 24.-The suits
brought by Thomas F. Ryan against
the Seaboard Air Line some two years
ago have been withdrawn. Mr.. Law
renee Groner, attorney OF this city, who
has represented Mr.. Ryan throughout
the litigation today, stated that his
principals sole idea in Withdrawing
h suit was hat he desired TO work
On a peaceful footing with the new
management, which has assured him
h a the abuses he complained of will
be corrected. He has no grievance
against the Williams syndicate which
nov owns the property Ind is sure his
large holdings will be safe in their
hands.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

He Makes Flying Visit Co 1rallahas-
see-The moss Cercnonious Affair ~
His Southern Wait

hhhs SouthneTu hoH
Townsville. Ga, March 24-Presi-
dent Mckinley and quite n iarge party
made a flying trip 20 Tallahassee, Fla.
today. A special train was provided
by the Plant system and include two
Pullmans, one extra coach and a bag
gage car. II left Thomasville shortly
after 10 o'clock.
AT Monticello the home OF Senator
Pasco, that gentleman and his family
greeted the president. The senator
could not proceed 10 Tallahassee. but
by invitation the two Misses Pasco and
a young son became members OF the
presidential party. At Tallahassee tho
party was received by Governor Biloxi
ham and a local committee The town
hid been deliberately decorated In hon
or of the president. Salutes were fired,
an escort provided, a regular pro-
gramme carried out and tho visit
made more OF a ceremonious affair
than any feature of the present south
ern trip. The party was driven first
to the state capitol, where a large
crowd from the town and surrounding
country had assembled. On the portico
of the state house the entire party in
Guiding tire governor and the Flor!dian
committee were photographed. After
a brief rest during which the ladies Of
the party were presented immense
bouquets Of beautiful ~violets, the party
was driven to the Leon house where
an informal public reception was held
by the entire party and an elaborate
lunch served to about 100 persons.
Then followed drives to points OF in
terest and a visit by the president TO q
large negro college having about. 800
students.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Washington, March 24.-Secretary
Long was today waited upon by a del
egation of North Carolinians, composed
of Assistant Attorney General Boyd.
the president of the University OF
North Carolina and Judge Advocate
Lemly,, who invited him 10 deliver the
annual address May 31st at the North
Carolina university at Chapel Hill.
The secretary was obliged TO decline
this invitation re%gretfully, solely on
the ground that he had made a posi-
tive engagement for that date.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
The North and South Carolina Rail.
road Organized

Norfolk, Va, March A.-The stock
holders of the North and South Caro-
lima Railroad Company held a meeting
in lis city today and elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Colonel II.
S. Haines; secretary and treasurer,
Adam Thedwell; general counsel, Al
fred 7. Thorn; directors, Colonel Fl. s.
Haines, W. b. Hatcher, Alfred P.
Thorn, F. w. Tatem, John n. Vaughan,
James A. Lockhart, Colonel j. s.
Cunningham, r.. B. Tunsdall, and w
H. Sterling.
The board of directors was author
lied to undertake immediately the
construction of the first section of thu
road from Virginia southwark.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Paris, March 24.-In the court OF cas-
sation today NJ. Ballet de Baupre, pres
ident Of the civil section OF the court.
cad a report recommending the rejec-
ton OK the application OF Madame
Dreyfus for the exclusion from the re-
vision inquiry OF three judges. Nm.
Petit. Crepon and Lepellotier who. in
the early stages OF the proceedings
decided ~unfavorably on a Dreyfus
question.
The public prosecutor, NJ. Manau
recommended that contrary action he
taken, formally supporting the ~rrantin~
OF the application OF Nine. Dreyfus.
After a long deifberation the court de-
Sioed TO reject the application and con-
d e Mme: Dreyfus to pay a fine of
100 n The fining Of Nine. DravI
aus was formal matter. The civil
eocs dictates that il q request for the
%niicar. Oh judges ts rejected the ap-
; being 100 francs. MINIMUM
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Persons Burned 70 Death I'm n
Boarding House-Several Others In.
iured.

! Memphis, Tenn, March 24--In a fire
this morning al Mrs. E. B. Nolen's
boarding house four lives were lost
| and six people were more or less seri-
ously injured. The property loss was
| slight.
The dead are: Mrs. Lilly Chaplin. 35
years old; Roy Chaplin, 10 years old:
Chester Chaplin, 4 years old; Thomas
Bull, 60 years old.
The injured are: Miss Katie Liyod,
internal injuries and slight burns. Pres
ton Lloyd. severely burned about face
and hands.
face and hands and neck. Robert
Campbell. leg broken. Mrs. c. A. Nc
MILAN, Frustrated by nervous shock.
Diggs Nolen, II years old, slightly
burned about face.
AT the time OF the fire there were
twenty-one' people in the house. A fire
from the CRATE ignited the curtains in
he early part Of the night and the fire
department succeeded in e~xtinguishing
the flames without damage. The guests
retired at the usual hour. At an early
hour this morning flames were seen is
suing from the house and the inmates
rushed out in an effort to escape.
After the nre was under control the
search revealed the charred bodies of
the dead. In one Of the front rooms
on the second floor the bodies of Mrs.
Chaplin and her two little sons were
found. These unfortunates died of
suffocation. They were only slightly
burned. In the rear room on the same
floor was found the body of Bull. The
aged man had died in a heroic attempt
TO save he life Of Mrs. Chaplin and her
children He was hrlrnad m 6oat IN Nfrc
Chaplin and her two sons were buried
this afternoon and Bulls body will be
held until his relatives in St. Louis can
be heard from. Mrs. c. A. Mcmillan,
an aged woman, was rescued, but is
suffering from nervous prostration
it is feared she may not recover from
the shock. Miss Katie Lloyd's burns
are serious, but the remainder OF the
injured guests are doing we'll and will
recOyer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

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Mrs. Bland suffered from diseased
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Washington, March 25--Mrs.. Nc
Callum, ex-Secretary Sher1nan's
daughter today received a cablegram
from Mr.. WilbOrg, saying that Mr..
Sherman would sail today on the Chi
eago and requesting Mrs. McCallum TO
meet the party at Fort Monroe on
Tuesday. This cablegram evidently
determines the destination of the Chi
cage. It was thought the veasal might
take Mr.. Sherman TO Tampa
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Bryan to the;woodmen of the World

Memphis, Tenn. March 24.-The SOW
ereign camp, Woodmen of the World,
adjourned sine die today after the in
stallment of officers n the hearing
of an address by Hon. William J..
Bryan. Colonel Bryan was called upon
for a speech and responded in a fifteen
minutes talk appropriate to the occa-
sion n not of a political character.
He spoke of his admiration for frater-
nal n benevolent associations and
particularly eulogistic of the insurance
feature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
sherman Transferred to the caieag'

sherman Transferred to the Chicago
Santiago de Cuba, March 4--Mr.
John Sherman has been safely moved
from the American line steamer Paris
to the quarters prepared for him on
board the United States cruiser Chi
cago.
DIR. Gran. Of the Paris, who examin
ed Mr.. Sherman after he was transfer
red to b Chicago. says bothlungs are
practically clear and that the patient
Is doing well.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

San Francisco, March 24.-The
steamer Doric brought the following
Honolulu advices dated March 18th:
The funeral of the late Princess Kali
ulani occurred Sunday, the 18th in
slant. Her body was placed in the
royal mausoleum beside that of her
mother. The attendance at her funer-
al was the largest ever seen on the
island.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Another Tobacco Company Chartered

moth Tobacco Company Chartered
Trenton, N. j., March 24.-Articles
of incorporation of the Egyptian To-
bacco Company with a capital of ST.
500, 900, were filed this afternoon. The
co npany is authorized to engage in the
manufacture of cigarettes. There are
twenty incorporators in different towns
in New York state.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
MAY DISMISS MACRUM.
Interest Increased In His Case as lie
Gets Nearer Home-No Motive
In Letters.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The case OF
Consul Charles E. Macrum, the United
States representative at Pretoria who
insisted on being relieved at the time
the South African crisis became most
acute. is assuming additional importance
as Mr.. Macrum nears home. The under.
standing at the state department is that
he is on German ship which comes
through the Mediterranean and thence
direct TO this country, the trip taking
about six weeks from Dec. 10 last, thC
date of his sailing from Lourenao MAJ
ques. In the present aspect OF the csls,s
there is little doubt that unless the COZ
sui presents ample explanation for his
course he will not continue in the con
sular service.
1t has been reported that the mystery
surrounding his departure had beef
cleared up by letter from him to Rep
resentatIve Tayler OF Ohio, who repre-
sents the district from which Maerun
comes and who secured his appoint
ment as consul. Bnt Mr.. Tayler said
that he had heard nothing from Ma
crum. except indirectly through hi
letters 10 relatives These gave no iii
tlmation of the cause of his return
but speak of the excitement incident tx
the war and the hurried preparation
on both sides. Theirs was nothing
however to show a pro- Beer or an anti
British Inclination, nor If there any dis
cusslon OF the political aspect OF th'
war.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
SEIZURE OF AMERICAN FLOUR.
Consular Agent at Lourenzo Marqug
Ordered to Investigate.

Consular Agent at Lourenzo Marqug,
Ordered to Investigate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The ascer.
tainment of the facts connected with
the seizure of American flour by Brit.
ish warships off the coast of Portu.
guese South Africa was confided TO the
United States consular agent at Lour.
emo Marques.
Under the instructions sent to him
by Secretary Hay he was to ascertain
all the facts connected with the seizure
of the -four and particularly the names
of the persons to whom this flour was
consigned and the actual ownership OF
the goods. The department OF state il
determined to do everything proper to
maintain American rights in the mat.
ter of neutral trade in this case, but II
cannot proceed to make any complaint
until it has made sure of its ground.
1t does not even know that all of the
flour was seized as was at first reported,
and there Is reason to believe that IN
the case of at least one consignment
the flour was not seized, but was simply
diverted to another port than Lourenzo
Marques. and there left subject to tbs
disposition of it's owners. Although
this may also be a breach OF neutral
privilege, 1t presents a different case
entirely from a seizure outright
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
THE CUBANS PEACEFUL.
nouncement of Woods Program, Etc,
Received with Favor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Mr. Horatio
Rubens, associated with Senior Guesada
in the Cuban representation here. re.
turned from a visit to Havana, Matan,
zas and other points in Cuba He ac.
companied General Wood when ne
went to assume the governor general.
ship. He also had the opportunity Of
presenting General Gomez. Gene.l
Rodriguez and many other veteran Gu
ban leaders to General Wood. SpeaE-
ing OF his observations, he said in pare:
No country on earth is more at peace
than Cuba is. The presidents message,
the declarations of the secretary OF war,
followed by the appointment of Genera
Wood, who goes TO carry out the policy oi
the president have been received with
universal favor. The veterans of the
revolution and all elements, even those
supposed to be most at unrest, are deeply
gratIaed by the program enunciated by
General Wood-tne reform of the courts
SO as to give speedy trials, the clearing OF
the prise. OF those who have been Ian
gushing under slow procedure, the estab
hshment of a system of free pubit
schools and the construction of roads all
with a View to local necessities. These
purposes have met with universal APP
plause from the Cubans.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
THEBOERS WOULD RAID
Would Retaliate If Delagoa Bay
Is Closed.
ENGLAND WOULD HATE TO ACT.
London Standard Said Salisbury Would
BE X sIuetant to Bring Pressure Upon
Portugal Except In Case of Urgent Ne
cessity Other War News.

LONDON, Dec. ga correspondent
Of The Standard at Lourenzo Marques
said in part:
IF Delagoa bay is closed the Beers
will retaIiate by raiding Portuguese ter
ritory.
The Standard said:
lord Salisbury would be reluctant
to bring pressure to bear upon Portugal
except in case Of urgent necessity.
Great Britain would prefer not to place
herself in the invidious position Of
using force toward another petty coua
try; and there is no temptation 10 raise
any further international questions.
The Standard said that no credit
should be given to the rumor from Ber-
lin of a secret anglo German Portu-
guese treaty for the partition of the
colonies of Portugal.
BERLIN. Dec. Regarding the
statement by The Lokal Anzeiger thai
secret Anglo German Portuguese
treaty exists for the division of the Por
tuguese colonies in South Africa and
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29

northeasterly direction. Lieutenant Mas
ters has made an extended reconnaissance
westward and northward of Enslein and
reports all well Tbs farmers were glad
to see our men. They were suffering
from want of food. ] have established
market here where | can purchase
fresh milk and vegetables, selling to the
farmers tea and other articles which
they cannot olhes sarchase. Heavy
rain fell last night.
'Gatacre and French report no change
in the situation. Baden Powell reports
all well Dec. 12"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
BE Sure
What You
Are Getting.

Sometimes Jewellers are
mistaken on the grade OF
watch movements.
They are not sufficiently
posted on movements to
tell the grade, and fire.
quently sell a cheaper
movement at the price of
a high grade one.
1t can be seen that the
average customer IS an
easy mark for the unscru-
pulous dealer.
To be absolutely sure
you are getting the worth
of your money, you must
be absolutely sure Of the
reliability Of the jeweler.
Our reputation has stood
the test of forty years
OF Jewelry selling.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
Mr.. BouTELLE's ILLNESS.

Relative Quoted saying 1t Was Con
gestion of the Brain.
Boston, Dec 29-While the officials
reticent in the matter OF giving details
as to the condition of Congressmal
Charles A. Boutelle of Maine, it was
stated in response to ain inquiry last
night that MIR. Boutells had p..ssei a
very comfortable day and that he was
not considered in any immediate dan
ger.
A relative of Boutelle is quoted as
saying that the latter's trouble is CON
gestlon OF the brain, the result OF con
tinued strain and overwork, in connec-
ton with his official duties.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
If You Want to Buy

A home for song and have years
TO pay for it, call at this office and
get particulars.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
For a Telephone Conabine.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.--It was learned
that req resentatives of all the principal
independent telephone manufacturers
in Chicago, except the Western Tele-
phone company, are TO meet in New
York city next week with the avowed
purpose of entering combination tnat
Is to embrace all the independent tele.
phone manufacturing concerns in the
COuntry
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
Notice to Farmers and Trappers.

We have made a contract with a
New York firm to handle all of our
furs this season. We will be able to
pay the highest cash price for all kind
OF furs. Will be in the market after
the 5th of November To parties
sending us their address we will send
weekly quotations. We also handle
beef hides and sheep pelts.
FAIRMoNT & GRAFTON JUNK, Co.,
Parks Ave, Fairmont,
1873 Main ST., Grafton.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
Man and woman surocatsd.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.--Peter G.
Schroeder, wealthy wholesale grocer,
with a number Of stores In Brooklyn,
and young woman believed to be Title
Flynn were suffocated by gas in cheap
lodging house on Livingstone street
Brooklyn. Shredder lived with his wife
and two small children In Williams
burg.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
DIVISION,
LIVELY BUSINESS.

At the Morgantown Planning
Mill, Beechurst Ave. They have
Just received five cars of yellow
pine consisting of Flooring, Cell
ing, Casing, Base and finishing
lumber of all descriptions. They
now have on hand and can furnish
on shert notice anything in the
House Building line. Call and see.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
Welsbach Lights Reduced to $t@

Large mica chimneys doc extra. We
are the only authorized agents for
the genuine "Welsbach. All other
incandescent lamps are infringements.
$500 reward for the conviction OF
any one selling spurious burners as
ssWn
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-29
Union Improvement Go,
Suppfers Of Natural Gas & Water.
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

All VINO contemplate having plumb
inl or gas fitting done should consider
that little saving in first cost is not
always economy. We buy our goods
at first hands, strictly for cash. We
have expert plumbers and will guar
antee all work, at prices as low as
consistent with first-class material
and workmanship, We will be here
to protect our work as long as gas
lasts and people use water.
This is a point worth considering
Remember everything first class and
work guaranteed to be according to
the most approved sanitary regula-
tiOnS