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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-29
LITERARY GOSSIP.

Moody's m in three volumes are
now ready for the public. They are
full of the Bible and genuine poetry
Price for set So. E. 3. Treat & Co.,
New York, supply them.
Unpublished letters of distinguished
| people of the past are now coming out
much to the delight of people who Sc
much relish that kind of charming lit
erature. Victor Hugo, Stevenson,
George Selwyn and many others are
represented in the posthumous publica-
lions.
Bret Harte does not sustain his early
reputation. Re is in London and his
sophisticated environment" as the
Spectator calls it, is not favorable to
to the production of books of the
the freshness, i~ncisiveness and veril-
ity of his best writings.
Andrew Lang, the Scotch prolific
ready writer and man of genius and
many-sided accomplishments is writ
ing a life of Prince Charlie"
James Schouler, northern, has writ
ten a six volume History of the Civil
War: 1S61-1S65,' but SO far as we have
observed it has not attracted much at
tention in the north, n none in the
south. 1t will hardly please the south
for no northern writer living now could
so diveSt himself of the bitter, intense
prejudices of his people as to tell the
plain truth as to the war n render
justice to the south. The Washington
Post, edited and owned by northern
men, We believe, and republican, ap-
proves oe it saying it is sin itself a
thoroughly satisfactory history of the
civil war;" Was there ever a civil
war between the south and north?
Hardly. On the part of the south it
was entirely in self-defence and for
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-29

over stlIpgent money would have beer
ayerted~
FinancfeRk estimate tfat-the Nation
al City BanHWiH make abuut xf5J.Uoo
a month clear profit of the govern
ment money deposited with it."
Mr.. Myers himself writes this:
Il received an answer to my sugges-
ton from Secretary Gage between four
and five weeks ago. 1 am sorry that ]
have not got his letter here to show ii
to you.
He wrote that he could not accept
my plan OF having the internal revenue
receipts deposited in New York banks
instead Of the sub-treasury because
such action would leave him open tc
the charge Of fayoritism.
Yet the other day he put into exc
cutien h same suggestion that / made
to him six weeks ago"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-29
NEW BLAST FURNACES,

Chattanooga, Tenn, December a.
The officers and directors of the Cum
berland Construction Company, Cum
berland Coal and Coke Company, Mis-
sissippi Valley Trust Company and Ten
nessee Central Railroad Company, of
New York city and ST. Louis, Mo, will
erect " new blast furnaces near Har-
riman, Tenn, Immediately after Jan
uary 1st- They have just visited Har-
riman, Kingston, lockwood, Round
Island, Wekers and Trentons Ore
Mines, and have negotiations on for
these.
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THE SOUTH MISREPRESENTED.

There are northern p e thal are
very easily misled. In 1885, many oI
them wrote of the divided south as 10
currency, and thai gold was steao.y
growing in favor. But Bryan ana sli-
yer had it much their w way. NO"
YOU will read, as if it were a tact mat
the south was for expansion anu d
great deal of it. You would suppose
from what is said that quite two-tniros
or three-fourth of the southern whites
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
NO CHEERS FOR DEWEY.
A Chicago Audience Heard u Lecture by
Two Ex-So!diers Who Declared Dewey
Left Manila In Disgust

Chicago, July lin silence an audi
ence of men-and women that filed the
auditorium of All Souls church viewed
a stereopticon picture OF Admiral
Dewey. Not single individual ap-
plauded the features Of the hero OF
Manila bay. Later in the evening the
features of Aguinaldo, the Filipino
leader, sprang out clear and distinct
upon the screen. There was an instan-
taneous burst Of applause for minute
and just as it subsidized it broke out
again louder and longer. Once during
the evening did the audience OF 1000 or
more persons do homage to the name OF
Dewey, and that was when the lecturer
said: II believe that Admiral Dewey
left Manila in disgust at the conduct
of the government in attempts
ing to subjugate the natives"
Then was the applause as hearty
and prolonged as that which greeted
the swarthy features Of the commander
OF the Filipino army. The lecture was
given by Fritz Andrea, at one time SER
geant Of the Eighteenth company,
United States volunteer signal corps,
and William II. Reeves, who was
private in the First company Of the
same corps.
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CANNOT BE ALEVIATED.
The Insular Commission Makes an Inter-
esting Report Regarding Our New
Possessions from Spain.

Washington, July 1.-THE insular
commission has prepared an exhaustive
opinion by which they hold that the
islands in possession Of the United
States as a result of the war with
Spain are not part Of the territory of
the United States. On the subject of
annexation the commission says. ut
has been universally conceded that we
can do what we please with the islands
obtained from Spain. II this general
opinion is true, then the islands can.
not be part OF the United States, be-
cause no part Of the United States can
be alienated. This was well settled by
the war Of secession" The supreme
court has held that military occupa-
ton does not extend the'boundaries OF
the United States, and the commission
claims that the Spanish cession merely
confirmed our military occupation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERS.
The Annual International Convention Com
mences ut Detroit - "GOd Save the
Queen" sung Old Officers Re- Elected.

Detroit, Mich, July 6.-At 1850 p. IN.
the silence was broken by the swelling
strains of THE Son Of God Goes Forth
to War" followed by ''rhere Shall Be
Showers of Blessing" Onward, Chris
tian Soldiers" ETC., in all of which all
the great crowd at the annual interna-
tional convention Of the Christian En-
deavorers enthusiastically joined. After
the welcoming speeches came responses
in behalf Of endeavorers from foreign
lands. As Rev. Mr.. William Patterson,
of Toronto, came forward to speak for
Canada, some one struck up God Save
the Queen" The Canadians on the
platform took up the strain, and in a
moment the huge tent was reverberat-
ing with the swelling chorus Of the
British anthem. The friendly rela-
lions between Canada and the United
States, particularly with reference to
religious matters, formed the burden
of DR.. Patterson's address.
At the close of the big meeting the
crowd thronged to the platform to be
presented to the mayor and officers OF
the United society. This closed the
first day Of what promises to be one Of
the most notable gatherings in the
history of the organization.
Rev. DR.. Francis E. Clark was re-
elected president of the United Society
of Christian Endeavor at yesterdays
meeting of the trustees. John Willis
Baer was reelected secretary and Will
liam Shaw, treasurer. Rev. A. NJ.
Reltzell was elected state president for
Kansas and Rev. ]. W. ClippiRger for
Missouri.
Invitations for the 1901 convention
were received from Denver and Cincin-
natl, but in accordance with resolu-
ton adopted last year, 1t was deter
mined to defer action on this matter
until after the London convention OF
1900
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
TEXAS CHURCH TRAGEDY.
Principal Of the Dallas High School De-
liberately Murdered by Former
Janit0r During Services.

Dallas, Tex, July ll.--Last night
one Of the most startling tragedies Dali
las has ever known occurred in the
First Christian church. In the midst
Of a protracted service, John 7. Carlisle
arose from his seat, walked to where
Prof. William Lipscomb, principal of
the Central high school, was seated,
and shot him without word of warn.
'--, Carlisle was seized and taken to
the county Jail! Carlisle had been
chief janitor Of the high school, but
failed to be reappointed by the school
board. He attributed his defeat for re-
appointment to the professors in
fluence, and it is believed this was the
cause of the murder. Carlisle is a
cousin of former Secretary Of the Treas
airy John G. Carlisle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A TORNADO IN NEBRASKA.
A Twisfer Near AinswOrth Kills Woman,
Injuries several Persons and De-
stroys Farm BuIIdIngs

Ainsworth, Neb., July GA destruct-
i've tornado passed Ainsworth two
miles to the north yesterday afternoon,
killing one woman and tearing houses,
barns, fences and bridges into kindling
wood. The tornado seemed to form
about Is miles northwest Of Ainsworth.
The motion of the funnel-shaped cloud
was most distinct and was witnessed
by the entire population. 1t was first
noticed about four o'clock and WIS
headed in direct line for this town,
finally passing just north and break
ing about three miles east.
Its first destructive work was on the
farm of John Strohm. four miles north
west Of Ainsworth, demolshing every
thing in sight. Luckily the family
took TO a cave, and no one was injured.
1t next struck the house Of William
Lockmiller, mile to the east. Mrs.
Lockmiller had sought refuge in the
cellar with three small children. Her
eldest son not coming and fearing he
might be killed in the barn where he
was working, Mrs. Lockmiller started
to call him Just as the tornado reached
them. As she arrived at the door the
house was moved from its foundation
and she was crushed into lifeless
mass and her body nearly severed in
twain at the waist. The children,
however. were unhurt, the funnel do
ing no further damage than moving
the house a few feet, tearing off a
portion of the roof and hurting the
perth distance away.
The farm Of Rev. Mr.. 7. W. Delong,
about two miles north of town, was
next visited. Here the funnel remained
almost stationary for few moments,
while its tail swung around to the east
of the house, striking the stable, corn
cribs and sheds and whirling them in
confused mass over the prairie to the
north, leaving the house intact. A
moment later. however, it enveloped the
house in cloud and when 1t cleared
away not even the foundation was left
standing Rev. belong and family,
consisting Of wife and three children,
had taken refuge in the cellar and were
unhurt. Several other farm houses
were demolished.
All crops were completely destroyed
and much stock killed in the path of
the storm.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
THE SPANISH PRISONERS.
Gen. Otis Reports That There IL Fall
Prospect That Many Of These Unfor-
Inmates viii Soon he Set Free.

Washington, July 6.-The war de-
partment has received from Gen. Otis
advices relative to the negotiations
proceeding in Luzon between the Span
ish commissioners and Aguinaldo look
ing to the release Of the Spanish pris-
oners. Gen. Otis report indicates that
there is a fair prospect that these un-
fortunates will be set free; if not all Of
them, then certainly large number.
1t is not known whether the captives
of the Yorktown's crew are to be in
cluded in the prisoners to be released,
but it is feared that, owing to their
different status, they will be held by
the insurgents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Boston.
Great Britain's leading represents
tives, Messrs. Tressidder and Mursell,
of London, and Pollock, Of Glasgow,
stood together and sang Britain for
Christ" Then all sang stanzas Of
"God Save the Queen" and America. "
DR.. j.. Wilbur Chapman preached the
concluding sermon in Tent Endeavor
from the texts Luke vi. 6-1O-the story
of the healing OF the man with
withered hand. The closing address
in Tent WNliston was made by Bishop
John H. Vincent, Of the M. E. church.
TEACHERS GATHER IN FORCE.
Los Angeles, CAL, July lit is con-
servatively estimated that last night
there were 5000 teachers in the city,
and when the presidents gavel falls
to-day at the opening session of the
Educational association convention
this number will be reinforced by
large delegations from the east and
one or two middle states Indeed, not
until Wednesday will the special from
Chicago arrive. The New York dele
gates have telegraphed ahead that
50 rooms be reserved for them.
1t is confidently asserted that
when registration is completed there
will be the names of over 10000
teachers on the rolls as being in at
tendance to the convention, and the
preparations for their reception are all
completed AT eight o'clock last even
ing, ut one instantaneous flash, 10000
incandescent and 800 arc lights
twinkled welcome to the multitudes
that lined the principal streets and
there were, in addition, the ordinary
city lightsand the efforts of merchants,
who have in very many instances lit
up their premises with lights in
variegated colors.
The park upon which the pavilion
faces and where the general sessions Of
the convention will be held, was made
as bright as day, and band is enter
tanning the throng that fills every
avenue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
MAY Pay a Fine md Resume.

Kansas City, Mo-, July II. --lnforma'
ton has been received, by way of Chi
cago, which points to an early settle
ment of the troubles growing out Of
the recent decision of the state supreme
court barring 70 of the largest fire in.
surance companies from the state. The
scheme is to secure reinstatement OF
all the companies If they will agree to
pay 800 each in fines as punishment
for forming combination to control
rates at st. Joseph and agree never to
form any more combinations.
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CABLEGRAM FROM OTIS.
He Says He VIII Enlist 1000 Men In Two
Veteran Regiments Gen. COrbin
Would Avoid Confusion.

Washington, July 11.-Gen. Otis
cables the following:
Two veteran regiments assured. win enlist
about 1000. You can appoint II second lieu
tenants for first and nine for second regiment
TO recruit in the United States; all other ON
GERS filled Regiments styled First and Second
Philippine United States veteran volunteer in
fantry
Adjt. Gen. Corbin cabled Gen. Otis
that these designations could not be
allowed for the Philippine regiments
and in order to save confusion they
would be called the Thirty-sixth and
Thirty-seventh United States volun-
teer infantry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Kansas City, Mo-, July ll.-June was
deadly month to Kansas City babies.
Out Of total of 2O2 deaths in the
month, 70 were children between the
ages Of one month and two years.
Cholera infantum was the cause OF
most Of the deaths, the complaint rag
ing more severely than has been noted
for years. The death rate for July
promises to be as heavy, If not heavier
than for June, not a day passing that
from one to three such deaths are not
reported to the health department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
ENDEAv0R MEETING.
The Work Of the Great Gathering
Brought to a Close.
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY BAER.
Twenty Eight Thousand Endesvorers Reg
istered- Aggregate Attendance at Meet
ings 288, 800 Teachers Gather In
Force ut Los Angeles, Cal.

Detroit Mich, July 1.-THE eight
zenith international convention Of
Christian Endeavor closed last night
amid scenes Of impressive solemnity
attending the utterances of 'the last
word" by the president and secretary
in each of the great tents respectively,
Neutrality-suspicious. from each state and
country represented and last exhorta-
tions from NJ. E. Bishop Vincent, OF
Kansas, and Evangelist Chapman, Of
New York. At all previous meetings
the audiences assembled quietly, but
yesterday evening for some time be.
fore the calling to order Of the two
great gatherings, Tents Endeavor and
Wilson were babels OF sounds and
scenes The state, provincial and for
eign delegations were grouped in desig-
mated punches, divided about equally
between the two tents. Each'had Its
own particular rally cry and each dele
cation took pleasure in making known
to the extent of its lung power. The
dalegat;op. which ,vera not shout;pg
Ut ra-s..a... ~
"e'e ihs' mu'io oonuuo'o. fo''
ter finally made himself heard without
the aid Of megaphone and all the
voices were turned into the inspiring
volume of Holy, Holy, Lord God Al
mighty" with much improved effect.
The following statement as to at
tendance, etc, was given out by Sec
rotary Baer:
without doubt tne attenaaace tendance q. .n's con.
o,ner nsis,ian rndsaror Sorven,ion syer hslg
in the matter Of those present at the various
meetings. The estimate takes into account the
great convention at boston IN 1879 That is 10
sa ScS r a. ,ps s,ma,s 81 ,he rscantion commlt
tee and includes the Detroit members there
have been more who attended meetings than at
any previous time. The estimate Of attendance
III. ~ oo aaSos" .s ' a,,anSro no nute
inc Detroit delegates Thirty thousand Ave
hundred persons simultaneously attended strict
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Akron, o.. July s.-By the collision
Of two cars on the Akron, Bedford d
Cleveland electric railway last night
Howard Martin, son of the motorman
In charge of one Of the cars, was killed,
two were fatally and II dozen or more
seriously injured. Clarence Smith,
superintendent Of the road was fatally
injured, also Earl I. Martin, motor
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Far 4 National Game Preserve.

Chicago, July ll.-A national park or
forestry reserve association for the gov
ernmental preservation Of more than
1000, 900 acres Of land in northern Min
nesota will be formed in Chicago The
organization starts with the cordial in
dorsement of Gov. Roosevelt, Of New
York, President Hill, Of the Great
Northern railway, congressman and
other officials interested in the i'm
mediate creation Of great national re-
serves for the preservation Of native
forests and streams and the perpetua-
ton OF game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Census Of Our Pacific Colonies.

Chicago, July S-Parker D. Red
mond, an agent Of the United States
census bureau, arrived in Chicago yes
terday en- route to the Hawaiian and
Philippine islands on official business
He will set in operation, first in the
Hawaiian islands, the machinery for
taking the census there, and then pro-
coed to the Philippines on a similar
vnirs,nv,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Washington, July S-A comparative
statement Of the money order business
Of the country for the quarter ended
March 81 last, the final returns Of
which have just come in, show that
there were 7,s46,l6s money orders is
sued. amounting to So Sss,oss. This
is an increase over the corresponding
quarter last year Of q, $780, 800.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
To Scale Down Prices.

Anderson, Ind, July 1.-THE Indi-
ana lecture field has been cornered as
by a trust by the Epworth league,
which has tied up the entire eastern
section by entering all cities Of impor-
lance into an agreement against the
lecture bureaus. While the league will
not book all of its own attractions, 1t
demands % to 80 per cent. reduction
on last years prices from the bureaus.
Talmage will be shaved down from
$500 night to $500 and Gordon to $3.50
and others in proportion,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
To Ride ON n Chimney Ton.

New York, July il.-Alexander M.
Schreyer will soon begin to ride a
chainless bicycle for week on the top
Of the tallest chimney in Washington.
Its height is 1875 feet and it is only nine
feet in diameter. The hole in the CEN
ter, from which the smoke used to Is
sue, will be boarded over and on the
boards Schreyer will set up his home
fra;uar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Washington, July 1.-THE secretary
Of agriculture has been appealed to on
behalf Of the food sufferers Of Texas to
send supply of corn for their use. He
has been compelled to decline as the
department has no appropriation for
such purpose. Secretary Wilson Is
sending all the quick-growing garden
seeds the department has in store with
the hope that they may be planted in
time to- be productive this season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Santiago, Cuba, July ll.-Gen. Leon
ard Wood, the military governor, re-
turned yesterday from the United
States and began immediate vigorous
action to stamp out the yellow fever.
He finds the situation more serious
than he had anticipated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Bonds Sold for a Biz Premium,

Kansas City, Mo-, July II. - The
board Of education sold It's issue OF
$500, 900 building bonds at a premium of
A434. The purchaser Of the $500, 900
offered for sale to the highest bidder
was the firm Of W. J. Hayes & Sons, of
Cleveland and Boston. Its bid for this
block was sos, S65, and the highest of
10 bids. Then the city of Kansas City
bought 5000, 900 at the same figure, maxi
ing sl7, 1850 more than the face value Of
the bonds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A Rumor Denied.

st. Louis, July 6.-Ex-Gov. W. ].
Stone, of Missouri, whom rumor has
appointed to succeed Senator Jones as
chairman of the democratic national
committee, to-day den'ea the story.
In an interview he said tnat Chairman
Jones would not resign his position
and, therefore, nobody would be ap-
pointed to succeed him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Six Sunday Fatalities at It. Joseph.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July il.--Corener
Richmond had six inquests to-day,
showing remarkable number Of
deaths for Sunday. James Smith, a
barber, took carbolic acid; Charles Shu.
bert was drowned; Annie Ebert was
killed by the cars; William Crody died
from drinking heavily and the two
others were babies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
National Editorial Convention.

Portland, Ore, July 6.--The four
teenth annual CONVENTION Of the Ma
tional Editorial association met here
yesterday. Gov. 7. 7. Geer and Mayor
H. A. Storey and H. W. Scott, editor Of
the Portland 0regonian, welcomed the
delegates. Joseph b. McCabe, of Bos-
ton, president of the association, re-
sponed. There are AL delegates.
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Chillicothe, Mo-. July 1.-THE Chilli
Gothic Tribune was yesterday sold ~
h. +. Beazell to J. L. boucher, ex-c'r-
cult clerk of Livingston county, con-
sideration $1,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Sedalia, No., July II. Montgomery
Snyder, Of Morgan county. was arrest.
ed here on the charge Of having poi.
soned stock belonging to his wife. lie
did II for revenge, because she would
not deed certain property to him.
The average condition Of cotton on
the 10th was given by the department
Of agriculture as S'.s, as compared with
ola for the corresponding date Of 1893
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

Washington, July ll.-About 100
members of the local electrical work.
ers' union, comprising nearly all such
workmen in the city, struck yesterday
for raise in wages from 50 and g.. 80
per day to So per day and for eight
instead of nine hours work per day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
kxpLosloN IN A NINE.

Altoona, Pa, July il.-Five men
were injured, two fatally, by an ex.
plosionof gas in the Loughman mines
at Ehrenfeld yesterday. Their names
are; Henry Hoyer, James Hoyer, Da-
vid Wallace, Joseph Callahan and
Charles McClenan. The two first named
will die. The explosion was due to
defective lamp carried by Henry Hoyer.