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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-07
MORE SOUTHERN INDUSTRIES
SeabOard Air Line Owners 10 Erect
Iron and Glass Factory at
Gate City, Ala.

Birmingham, Ala, April 3.-Randolph
Williams, of Richmond, Va, represent
ing a syndicate of Baltimore and Rich
mond capitalists, headed by John
Shelton Williams, the new president
of the Seaboard Air Line, has closed
a cal for the purchase of 1900 acres
or valuable mineral and manufacturing
site lands near Gate City, six miles
from Birmingham. While the purchas-
ers have not publicly announced their
plans, it is said that two iron furnaces
of 200 tons capacity each, are to be
erected, and that large glass works are
also in contemplation. The deal reyiyes
the story that the Seaboard Air Line
is hguring on reaching Birmingham by
the purchase Of the East and West AL
ALBANIA railroad from Gainesville, Ga,
TO Pell City, Ala, and it's extension
from the latter place to mingh
The transaction, as it stands, Involves
an investment of o $3.50, 900.
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n VETERANS
Annual Meeting of Cape Fear Camp.
Officers Observation-Disclosures TO the
Charleston Reunion

The annual meeting Of Cape Fear
Camp No. 254, u. c. ", was held last
night at $50 o'clock at the armory oil
the Wilmington Light Infantry. Com
mander Geo. w. Higgins presided and
Adjutant Henry Savage was secre-
tary.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year was declared in order.
Commander Higgins declined re-
election, and thereupon the Rev. DR..
Carmichael nominated Captain James
/. Nets for commander and he was
unanimously elected.
The other officers were unanimously
| elected as follows:
First Vice Commander-Colonel F.
| Z. Kerchner.
Second Vice COMMANDMENTS. ]. E.
Matthews.
Acknowledgment Henry Savage.
Treasurer. F. Hamme.
Sergeant Major-P. H~einsberger.
Chaplain-Rev. James Carmichael,
D. D.
Surgeon-Dr. ]. c. Shepard.
Standard Bearer. ]. Wilder.
Executive Committee. Heinsber-
ger, c. H. King, w. S. Warrock, P. H.
Smith.
Pension Board-Owen Fennell, chair
man, Geo. w. Higgins, VIM. Blanks,
c. H. Gamer and A. G.. Hankins.
The following delegates and alter
mates were elected to represent the
| camp at the great confederate reunion
| at Charleston May 10th to 18th:
Delegates-W. J. Woodward, A. NJ.
| Waddell, L. S. Belden, James I. Nets,
P. Heinsberger, P. H. Smith, J. Hal.
Boatwright.
AIternates-F. w. Kerchner, c. H.
King, DR.. J.. G.. Shepard, w. S. War
rock, DR.. j. E. Matthews, w. L. Har-
lowe, VIM. Calder.
On motion Captain James l. Metts,
Rev. DR.. Carmichael and Mr.. William
Calder were appointed a committee 20
confer with the Wilmington Light In
fantry and the Naval Reserves with a
view to their joining Cape Fear Camp
in attending the reunion at Charleston.
On motion, the annual dues were in
creased to so cents per year and the
same are now due and payable.
On motion the treasurer was in
structed to pay to the division quarter
master the per capita assessment of
5 cents of the division headquarters at
Charlie ston.
The meeting then adjourned.
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Remtnfscence of a Post-OctOgenarian

Remfniscence of a POst-OctOgenarian
A business letter from Goldsboro, N.
c., to The Messenger, closes with the
following:
I am still on old fashioned Jeffer-
sonian democratic-republican, and vote
the White Mans ticket. The first
vote 1 ever gave for governor was for
John Branch, of Halifax, in 1898; the
next was for r. NJ. Saunders, in 1910;
the next was for Louis D. Henry in
1912; the next was for Mike Hoke in
1874; the next was for James B. Shop
ard in 1916; the next was for David S.
Reid in 1S4S-1S5O-1852; the next was for
Thomas Bragg in 1854; the next was
for John w. Ellis in 1S56-'5S; the next
was for z. B. Vance in 1862-a union
man as I then thought; the next was
for Jonathan Worth in 1866, an old
union the next was for W. w.
Holden in, 1865, a union man.
I remember that I was the first cor
respondent in May, 1S4S, that wrote to
Fulton & Price, of The Wilmington
Journal, any account of Colonel Reds
first visit to the eastern part of the
state when he became a candidate for
governor. He spoke, in Waynesboro in
May, 184S. This is only a brief sketch
Of my political record. l remember
most Of the members Of the legisla-
ture fifty years ago; how they acted
and how they dressed. There were
-four members that wore ruf1ed bosom
shirts; namely, Horace L. Roberts, Of
Granville; Thomas Howerton, Of
Franklin; General Moses Chambers, OF
Person, and j. O. K. Williams, Of
Beaufort. They are all gone. 1 am the
only member Of the legislature of 1888
now living.
I must close this desultory reminis-
cence. Yours truly,
c. H. BROGDEN.
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A LETTER OF THANKS
From kfpling for Inc General Sympa-
thy for Him During His IIIness


thy for Him During His Illness
New York, April 3.-The following
letter of thanks has been written by
Budyard Kipling:
Hotel Grenoble, Easter Day 1899.
Dear Sir:-Will you allow me
through your columns to attempt
some acknowledgement Of the wonder
full sympathy, affection and kindness
shown toward me during my recent ILL
ness, as we'll as the unfailing courtesy
that controlled its expression. / am
not strong enough to answer letters in
detail, so take this means for thanking
humbly and sincerely the countless peo-
pie Of good will throughout the world
who have put me under a debt I can
never hope to repay.
Faithfully Yours,
"RUDYARD KIPLING."
Mr.. Kipling got out Of bed yesterday
for the first time since his illness. He
is we'll on the way toward complete
recovery.
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Glorious News

Comes from DR.. D. B.. Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He writes: -Four bot
ties Of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for a Terrible
sores would break out on her head
and face, and the best doctors could
give no help: but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme RENE
dy for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ul-
GERS, boils and running sores. 1t slim
ulates liver, kidney and bowels, ex-
pels poisons, helps digestion, builds I'D
the strength. Only so cents. Sold by
r. r Bellamv.
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Hanna Pays His Respects TO some
Major Lees

Washington. April 3.-In a note to
the Associated Press from Thomasyille.
Ga, Senator Mark Hanna says:
st see in the newspaper reports that
one Major Lee has attempted to drag
my name into the case by questions
which conveyed the impression that /
was present at some conference where
beef contracts were discussed. I wish
to say that I never had anything to do
with any army contract, nor wen ex-
changed a word with any Official of
the war department on that subject /
make this statement. in order that Ii
may have the same publicity as was
given to b contemplate insinuations
Of this man Lee"
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tFrom The sacramento Bee.)
General Wheeler arose from his old
seat and asked for recognition.
Mr.. Speaker" he called, Il ask
unanimous consent TO speak for Ave
minutes"
But the speaker disregarded him. Ev-
cry eye was now riveted upon the di-
minutive figure OF the grizzled old vet
teran OF two wars. Mr.. Payne moved
a recess or ten minutes.
Pending that. / ask unanimous con-
sent TO speak for three minutes" de-
manded MI. Wheeler.
The speaker then turned toward him
for h first time. and, looking straight
into he gray eyes OF the general. ig-
nored his request completely. putting
the motion OF Mr.. Payne and declaring
IL carried.-Press Dispatch.)
On Santiago's sultry field a weakened
soldier lay;
His slender frame was fever-racked
his locks we're tinged with gray.
But. all. his heart was young with
hope. his mind devoid OF fear.
And when the notes OF battle fell upon
his list'ning ear.
He cried. Bring me a horse" in tones
so resoiute. though weak
That no one there hat day denied Joe
"uCC4EE , EAEnI 10 Speak
He pra into the battles front and
urged his soldiers on,
Although he'd won a valrous crown In
a now long agone;
And by his side there bravely rode
straight into Deaths strong Jaws
His son, who volunteered 10 fight in
Freedoms holy cause;
And when they passed that day in
sight OF Morro's gloomy peak,
Twas felt hat Fighting joe had
earned unbourded right 10 speak.
But that's not all. Far down below.
where dead and wounded lay,
Joe Wheeier's daughter took her stand
to watch and work and pray.
She soothed the pain by bullet
wrought: TO dying she gave rest:
An angel TO those suffering men-the
Red Cross on her breast.
He gave his all-himself. his son., his
daughter, woman weak
To be denied, when he came home, the
paitry right TO speak.
But mind 1t not, Joe Wheeler; you
have reached the peoples heart.
And when you've aught 10 say TO them.
be sure they'll do their part.
Whene'er your tones TO them are rails
ed, no man shall say you nay;
With bated breath and Bonded head,
they'll listen, come what may.
So lift our voice from now till YOU
the gates CT heaven seek,
For, Fighting joe" you've earned the
right through all, all time to speak.
FRANK c. RADCLIFFE.
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manden (Norweigan), Captain Amund-
sem, Amsterdam for Philadelphia, re-
ports March 9th spoke steamer Kai-
ros CBritish), Captain Duncombe, from
New Orleans for Glasgow, in latitude
1855, longitude so. Rudder damaged.
She refused assistance.
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The Greek Cabinet Resigns

Athens, Greece, April "a commit
tee of the chamber of deputies having
declared that the election OF NJ. Zaimis.
the president of the council Of ministers
and minister Of foreign affairs, was in
valid, owing to bribery and intimida-
ton, the cabinet, after today's meeting,
rendered its resignation.
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Elevator for the Government Building

Postmaster William H.
who is custodian CT the p~ostof1ce
building, tells us that a passenger ele-
walton is soon to be put in to connect
all three of the floors, not 1ncludlng
the basement. The government archl-
tects are now preparing the plans, and
as soon as the estimates are ecomplet-
ed bids will be invited for the improve
ment. The elevation is to be run by
an electric motor.
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London, April 4.-The Berlin CORES
pendent of the Standard says: Mr..
White, the American ambassador, ex-
pressed to me today(M Monday his firm
conviction that the whole Samoan ques-
ton is now in a fair way to a settlement
satisfactory to all the powers interest
ed.
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Sunnyside Floral Nursery,
FAYETTEVILLE, n. G.

We have %, 1000 Arbourviteas and 9TH
er choice Evergreens; 5000 Roses.
mostly in 2R inch pots, just right for
planting now, s1.00 per dozen. To in
troduce u plants we will. On receipt
Of s1.00, sent 20 Roses or 20 Arbourvi-
teas. 6 to s inches high. and catalogue
for 1899 of bulbs, greenhouse and orna-
mental plants generally.
mar 28, d. Nv, 8 w I'm
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The state of Virginia asks the navy
department for the loan OF a vessel for
the use of its naval militia A suitable
vessel for the purpose will be provided.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-07

The sixty-fifth ballot for United
States senator resulted as follows
Quay s, jerks g. DalzelI 4.
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Grip makes one sick, weary and restless.
Dr.. Miles Restorative NerviRe brings resi-.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
COOLIES FLOCK
TO HAWAII
One Thousand Land in
a Week.
LARGE COLONIES TO COME
RUSH OF CONTRACT LABOR NOT
AT AN END.
Honolulu Praises the Department of
American Soldiers Passing
Through En- Route to
MAMMA
RUSH OF CONTRACT LABOR NOT
AT AN END.
Special Correspondence of The Call
BY HORACE WRIGHT.

HONOLULU, Oct. 14.-within the last
week 1000 more Japanese laborers have
been landed in Honolulu. AS we are ex-
pecIing 10000 Of them, and read In the
japanese papers that we are to have large
colonies Of families of free people sent
over by arrangement between the Ameri-
can and Japanese Governments, We are
not surprised, but mono the less are
mOurnfully regretful.
The recent arrival of half dozen ocean
steamers daily, one-half of them military
transports, is creating considerable con-
sternduOn IN commercial circles owing
10 the inadequacy Of accommodation In
our harbOr and the ruling Of Collector
Ruhlen that commercial steamers must
give way 10 the transports. He cour-
teously comedies wherever he can con
ststenLly do so, but the rule of the road
or rather dockage facilities-demands
nrst attention to be given 10 the war
forces. The soldiers make our streets
gay and their capital bands are lavlshly
generous with their music: 1t Is pleas
ure to record the fact that out OF the
many thousands OF troops which have
been recently and are now passing
through the department has been
so excellent that the complaints made
Of nisbehavior are not one TO
thousand men. Begging for food or drink
or attempting to sell store supplies, so
frequent formerly, is but rarely known
now, and the men appear to be more en-
gagged in making inquiries about the
country as a possible home than IN
=
verdict Is that the men are a splendid
force, well worthy of the banner under
which they serve. Our only regret is that
they are too numerous to be entertained
with the hospitality we should so much
like to show them. America must take
our viii for the deed.
The inconvenience Of the Presidents
executive order in reference to public
lands Is now being felt in connection with
the widening Of Berelania street, one Of
our main and aristocratic arteries. The
lawyers have raised the question of the
jurisdiction of the local Commissioners
appointed TO assess and award damages
for the widening, on the ground that the
board has no right, power or authority to
condemn private property for public use.
for the reason that such condemnation
would pass the title to such property to
the Government Of the United States and
that the board is not acting for or au-
Jhorzed to act for the United States In
the premises.
It IS intimated that the matter has al
ready been carefully considered by the
local executive and that it has been de-
cided that the Presidents executive order
does not apply TO such proceedings as the
widening Of public streets.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

himself or the "Discriminator' being ap-
pointed to the second vice presidency
when Mr.. Crocker shall leave that office
vacant He did not even know that Mr.
Crocker had sold out his stock. He had
heard the report and believed It to be
well founded, but he had no personal
knowledge Of the transaction. He did
not know when c. p. Huntington would
favor the coast with visit.
Mr. Huntington said that he would not
assume the position Of assistant to the
retain his connection with the company
through his present position as a direc-
tor Those who are generally considered
wise ones say otherwise however
According to these gentlemen Mr.. Hunt
ington will soon be restored to either his
old place or be appointed to the second
vice presidency. For a while he may be
allowed to remain without any official
title. but that will not interfere with his
power. He has been sent out here to rep
resent his uncle and his place is so well
established and his powers so thoroughly
recognized that when he takes his place
at his desk tomorrow morning it w..l
be on the fifth floor of the great yellow
balance of power will be concentrated
These wise ones say also that Krutt-
schnitt is soon to receive some signal
mark Of the consideration in which he is
held by Mr.. Huntington. Kruttschnitt is
now in Chicago and will probably go on
to New York before he returns. There is
nothing now doing which should carry
him SO far afleld and the knowing ones
say that when he returns he will carry
with him the promise of being made sec
tond vice president or of receiving some
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
HEAD OF THE CHURCH.
Bishop Potter Of New York Here En-
Route to Honolulu.

Right Rev. H. C. Potter, Bishop Of
New York and premier Episcopal prelate
of the United States, arrived in this city
last evening and registered at the Occi-
dental. en- route to Honolulu and thence
around the world, via Japan, China, In
dia and the Suez canal. Bishop Potter is
a gentleman of polished manner, great
affability and possessed of a personal
magnetism that makes itself felt as soon
as one comes into his presence
When seen last evening at his hotel
Bishop Potter said that his present trip
was taken with the twofold purpose of
preparing the way for the American
House OF Bishops to take over the do
cese of Hawaii and to consummate trip
around the world that he has long had
in contemplation.
When the Hawaiian Islands were under
a government of their own the diocese
was presided over by an Anglican Bishop
But now that they have become United
States territory they will pass under the
authority of the American Episcopal
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22

church, and it is to prepare the way for
this change that the Bishop is now jour
neying toward Honolulu
From Honolulu Bishop Potter will jour
ney to Japan and around the world. He
is as yet undecided as to whether or not
he will visit Manila, but it is more than
likely that he will see something of the
island of Luzon, particularly as he is
strong anti-expansionist and will natur-
ally want to thoroughly inform himself
on all matters pertaining to Uncle Sans
new acquisitions. While on his way, out
address at st. Paul against Imperialism
which created a sensation and gave
blow to the politicians who see in the
Philippines an opportunity for gain,
which they will be some time in getting
over.
The Bishop will preach at this morn
ings service at Grace Episcopal Church,
and in the evening he will deliver an ad-
dress at the Church of the Good Samari-
tan, corner of Second and Folsom streets.
How long the distinguished prelate will
remain in San Francisco has not yet been
of
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
BoUToN TWICE ARRESTED.
He Is Taken Into Custody After Be-
ing Released on Habeas
CorDuS

Victor Bouton, a brother of Madeline
Bouton, the actress. who is wanted in
Nevada for alleged cattle rustling, was
yesterday morning. His freedom was ~
short duration, however for as soon as
he left the courtroom he was rea -tested
on warrant issued by Judge Moeen
charging him with being a fugitive from
justice. A second writ was Sworn out trt
and will be heard on Monday, but 1t is
probable that Bouton will be taken 70
Nevada for trial, as the issuance of the
warrant by Judge Mogan is regular
1t seems that Bouton was first arrested
on a telegram from Nevada stating that
Detective Thacker and other residents
of the Sagebrush State, but Judge Cook
held that the telegram was not Sufficient
evidence against the accused to deprive
him OF his liberty. and hence ordered his
dismissal from custody.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
PROMINENT DIPLOMAT DYING.
G. R. Greathouse, Adviser Of Korea s
Emperor, Fatally III.

c. r, Greathouse, adviser of the EN-
poror Of Korea, Is, according to the press
Of the Orient, dying OF some unnamed
disease, telegram sent to Yokohama by
w. I. Sands, secretary of legation at
Seoul, briefly setting forth this fact
My. Greathouse during the early years
OF his business career was q lawyer prac-
ucing in Kentucky. In 1878 he came to
this State and took a position as editor OF
the Examiner and acted as political ad-
visor Of George Hearst. Finally he was
retained as attorney by Wells, Fargo 81
20. and the Central Pacific Railroad. In
1sSo ne was appointed to a consular posi-
ton IN japan. which he held until 1890.
when he received his appointment as
judicial adviser TO the Korean Govern
nent. since that time he has remained
az Scoui. Hls most prominent official duty
with the Koreans accused of participation
In the murder Of the Queen
Mr.. Greathouse never married His
mother accompanied him to Japan in
1856 and has since resided with him.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
YORKE COUNCILS DANCE
AND Entertainment

Yorke Council No. sos, Y. NJ. L, gave a
successful entertainment and dance in
Native Sons Hall last evening. The pro-
gramme rendered was an excellent one
and was we'll received by the audience. 1t
was as follows:
Overture. w. B. Koesers orchestra; address,
William NJ GILL; president: barytone solo (se-
lected). Avit La Faille; recitation. William j.
Walsh; selections, Joseph Hansen; soprano
solo lselected). Miss Rose Klllgarif Miss X.
Scanlon accompanist) topical selections, VIII
liam Coushlin; duet tselected). r. W; Jones
and Edward Lotz; comicalities. Michael. Scan
lon tenor solo (selected). NJ. Riley.
The officers of the society are as fol-
lows:
Thomas ]. Horan. past president; William NJ.
Gill, president: Harry McNesby first vice pres
ident; Charles D. O'Connor, second vice presi-
dent; John A. Dolan. recording secretary, Jo-
seph Mungenast financial secretary; William
]. Walsh, treasurer; ]. Thomas Dougherty,
marshal: John T Rodden, inside sentinel; Ar
thur O'Keefe, outside sentinel; DR.. Joseph F.
Douglass. medical examiner. Executive COM
mittee-Stephen NJ. Burke. John V. Doherty,
!. ] Riley
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
a. {. HUNTINGTON COMES
TO REASSUME HIS SWAY
THE NEPHEW OF THE PRESI-
DENT AGAIN IN POWER.
wise Ones Look Forward to Some
Important Changes Among
Southern Pacific Officials.

n f. Huntington, director Of tie
Southern Pacific Company and nephew
Of his uncle. arrived in the city yester-
dev from New York. where, as he puts
q he has been for some time past. "en-
3o,,inp a vacation" With him came his
mother and Miss Clara Huntington. The
marty was due to arrive on the train
scheduled to arrive at 9:45 a. m, but,
as usual, the cars rolled in so late as to
make it nearly evening before Mr.. hunt
ington reached his home on Jackson
street.
When seen last night at his house Mr..
Huntington said he did not come out
here to have anything to do with the
Southern Pacific beyond the duties which
his position as director entailed. He did
not know what had taken General Man
ager Kruttschnitt to Chicago nor could
he figure on the possibilities Of either
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
BITTEN BY WALLACE.
The Vicious Brute Attacks Frank
Kent, It's Keeper.

Frank Kent, who has charge Of the
menagerie at the Chutes, attempted to
make friends with Wallace, the ferocious
lion, Friday night and was severely bit
ten on the right hand. Kent approached
the brute and started to pet it. Instantly
Wallace charged on him, catching his
hand in his jaws.
Kent Justify screamed which had the
not screamed Kent believes that he would
have had his arm bitten off, AS it was
his hand was severely cut by coming in
contact with the lions teeth and he was
compelled to at once seek medical aid
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
Cotton Trade Booming.

GUADAI.AJARA, Mexico, Oct. IA
French syndicate has begun the con-
strUction OF a mammoth cotton mill near
this city. over $1,000 900 viii be invested
in the enterprise The new cotton mill
recently completed at Juan Acatlan, near
here, is IN full operation. 1t has eight
large cotton mills have been erected in
Mexico during the past twelve months.
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-22
Want LAWS Enforced.

WOODLAND. Oct 2L-The arrest in one
DAY Of twenty people charged with viol.t-
ing the bicycle ordinance has resulted in
demand for the enforcement Of all or
dtnances, many Of which have heretofore
been considered dead letters. All violators
Of the 2ntl-eXpectOration ordinances will
be arrested