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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

MaGee and Thirteen Others OF HIS
Former Adhcrcuts Vote for Jones, o1
Allegheny

Allegheny
Harrisburg. April lS.-Fourteen votes
dropped away from Senator Quay at
today's joint ballot for United States
senator The anti-Quay republicans.
and the followers Of Senator c. l.. Ma
Gee, of Piusburg combined and cast
their votes for b. F. Jones, of Pittsburg.
The break was started by Senator
Crawford, Of Allegheny, who switched
from Quay 10 Jones and was followed
by Senators MaGee OF Allegheny, Losch.
of Schuylkill and Scott of Luzerne-
The first break from the Quay ranks
in the list OF members was Mr.. Clark,
of Washington, whose colleague, Mr..
McLauren, went with him. Mr.. Muir
doch, the third member from Washing
ton, remained loyal TO Quay. Others
who changed from Quay to Jones were
Messrs. Hosack, Klump, Mcfarland,
McWhitney, Nisbet, Robinson, Shaw
and Srodes, of Allegheny.
Mr.. Jones is connected with the
firm Of Jones & Laughlin OF Pittsburg,
iron and steel manufacturers. He
was chairman OF the national republi-
can committee in 1894 and conducted
the campaign OF the late James q.
Blaine for President He was Mr..
Blain S personal choice for this honor.
He has been life long republican and
has never held any public office, except
presidential elector. He was voted for
by Senator MaGee and his friends or
the Allegheny delegation at the caucus
which nominated Quay for reelection
Tomorrow will be the last day for
taking a joint ballot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21
Second Call of Supreme Court Docke
Especial to The Messenger.)

\SpcCIdI 10 lNe messenger
Raleigh, N. c., April 19.-Cases at
the end of the supreme court docket
will be called next Tuesday and We'd
nesday Immediately after concluding
the call of the few cases from the
Twelfth district) as follows: State VS..
Height, from Durham; States VS.. Or
rell, from Guilford; State VS.. Lucas,
from Guilford; State VS.. Tew, from
Sampson; State VS.. Chaffin, from For
syth; Collins VS.. Pettitt, from Halifax
Collins vs. Bryan, from Halifax
Wright VS.. Railroad, from Northamp.
ton; Williams VS.. Scott, from Warren;
Pass VS.. Brooks, from Person; Kelley
VS.. McNeill, from Chatham; Trollinger
VS.. Railroad, from Alamance; Norwood
VS.. Pratt, from Orange; Hardison VS.
Hall, from Granville; Smith VS.. Rail.
road, from Sampson.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Especial to The Messenger. }

Chapel Hill, n. c., April 19.-Carolina
defeated Roanoke college, of Virginia,
today in an errorless game by the
handsome score of 16 to /. Carolina
held down Roanoke until the last in
ming, when she scored one run on a
long hit to centre and play home.
misunderstanding, Winston and
Graves; Roanoke. Weddington and
Balthis. Carolina made fourteen hits.
Roanoke three. Strike-outs-Winston
5, Wellington 4. The features were
Woodard's, Allison's and Rogers play
ing and Winston's pitching, for Caro-
lima: Foxes centre field for Roanoke.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

1t you suffer from tenderness OF full
ness on the right side, pains under
enouider-6i -6iade, constipation, bilious
ness, sick-neadache, and feel dull.
ny ana sleepy your liver is torpid
anu aai congestion. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers Will cure You pronntIy No.:
anuy and permanently by renovfnr
me congestion and causing the bile
uucts 70 open and fiow naturally. Thev
are good pills. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21
The Torpedo Boat Somers on the.
Steamer Manhattan

London. April 1s.-The United States
torpedo boat Somers is on board the
Atlantic transport line steamer Man
haitian which left London for New
York on April 18th. The Manhattan
picked up the little craft at Plymouth,
where the torpedo boat was towed after
breaking down In her recent trip from
Falmouth. The boilers and fittings had
previously been removed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Nantucket. Mass, April 1s.-The fish,
ing schooner Eliza, OF Beverly, Captain
Hopkins, which sailed from Hyannis
yesterday evening for the fishing
grounds, struck on Rose and Crown
Shoals. during the night, and eleven
of the crew OF fourteen men were lost
The three survivors reached Siasconset
in the schooners dory today. They re-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

bombay, April 1s.-According to sta.
tistics gathered regarding the tubonic
plague, IL fs estimated that there have
peen 10000 deaths recorded in India
since Its beginning. These figures,
however, are undoubtedly far below
the actual total, as the natives ara
known to have concealed quite a num-
Der OF deaths.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Jacksonville, Tenn, April 1s.-A. II.
Larue. the murderer Of John Young,
was lynched at Henderson, Tenn, to-
day. The sheriff was over-powered by
masked men, who killed Larue in his
cell. Before his death. the victim said
he recognized two of the lynchers, one
OF them a brother of Young, and war
rants are out for their arrest
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21
Chairman Jones Not to Resign

Atlantic City, n. j., April 19.-United
States Senator J. K. Jones, OF Arkan-
sas, chairman Of the democratic ma
tional committee, denied this evening
the published statement that he intend
ed resigning the Craftsmanship OF the
committee The senator expects to
visit Carlsbad, Germany, for his health.
He is arranging to go abroad within
the next two weeks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

If you have piles, cure them No use
undergoing horrible operations that
simply remove the results of the disease
without disturbing the disease itself.
Place your confidence in DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. It has never failed
to cure others: it will not fail to cure
you. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

People who have once taken Dewitt's
Little Early Risers will never have
anything else They are the famous
little pills. for torpid liver and all ir-
regularities Of the system R. r. Bel
1aInv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

jackson, Miss April 1S.-At the re-
quest OF the Mississippi levee board.
Governor McLaurin today ordered 100
convicts from the state penitentiary
sent al once TO Issaquena county 70
work on the line Of levees in that conn
try which are reported in a yerv fou
condition and unable to stand prospec-
tive high water.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Little, neglected scratches and
wounds frequently result in blood pois-
oning. Better heal them quickly with
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a thor
oughly anti-septic application with a
record Of always curing piles, old ul-
GERS, sores, cuts, wounds and skin dis
eases. R. R. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21
GILMORE'SCAPTURE
Ensign Standleys Meagre Report all That is
Known of the Affair.
RELEASE OF THE PRISONERS

Expected Of1caReport Lawons
Expedion to Begin May
Regular Army the Philippines b Raised $4,000
Volunteer o be Raised.
mpor tant of
by Servc Men,.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Pneumonia, IA grippe, coughs, colds.
Group and whooping-cough readily
yield to One Minute Cough Cure. Use
this remedy in time and save a doc
tors bill-or the undertaker's. r. R.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21

Boston, April 19.-The Journal win
state today that Nancy Hanks (2.04)
has a foal by Meddler, the well-known
thoroughbred. The foa1 is a flly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-04-21
Federal Control Of savannah Quaran-

Savannah, Ga, April 1s.-The natior-
al government through the marine hos
pital service, took charge Of the Sa-
vannah quarantine today under a two
years agreement
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
ROLL OF HONOR,

The following named pupils of the M i'd
dletown Public Schools have attained an
average in their studies of 95 per centum or
more during the month of November.
Department No. Eugene Shallcross,
Sylvia A. Arthus, Bertha Geary. Katie
Truax, Roy Voshell, Helen Brady, Helen
Cochran, Susie Foard, o. Eyert Holt. Ger
trude McCrone, Sylvia Moore, Eshel Rowe,
Esther Shallcross, Boys Salmon. Pierce Al
rich, Edith Alice, Elgar Rows, SsweIl
Downs, Mary Nowland, Randolph Geary,
Louise Mcdowell, Walter Crompton.
Department No. 2-Sophie Clothier, Har-
old Dawson, Grace Parvis. Josephine Sal
mon. Maurice Bratton. Samuel Barstan,
Lillian Solwsy, Elizabeth Savin. May Kun
pie Eliza Green, Lizzie Holten, George Alice
Douglas Lockwood. Prudence Lewis.
Department No. 3--EIna Banni ng.
Victor Jones. Viola Downey. II ellen Rowe,
Agness Clothier, Lillian Walker, Emily
Alice, Dorothy Kennedy. Howard Burchard !,
Department No. 4.-Addie Whitlock, Ada
Scott, Martha Corrie, Blanche Deakyne,
Mary Hushabeck. Joeeph Walker. Mary E.
Richards, Bessie Wright, Emory Hukill,
Fannie Maybrey.
Department No. Silva Orrell, Bertha
Jones, Sophy Bloome, Helen Biggs. Fannie
McCrone, Lily Bennington, Leah Berkman.
Elya FoIkes, Mabel Wallace. R ,sy Weber.
Lena Weber, Lionel Daily, Ralph Mabrey,
Willie Wright, Roy Jolls.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
KENT COUNTY.

Arthur Wilson, who ended his.lfse ON the
grave Of Lis son In Kent county cemetery
several weeks ago, left ap estate voEned If
$4,000. The amount 10 disposed of In
private bequests Of his. relatives. all or whom,
are Philadelphians.
Mrs. J. GodEin, Of Dover, was sweeping
off the pavement in front of her home Fri
day morning OF last week, when she discov.
cred mgsstrious package which she, pick
ed up and carried into the house. Upon ex-
aminiug it was found that the packsg, con
tanned dynamite cartridge.
The United States Geological Survey have
just placed in position on the stonc door.
step of the Harrington railroad sta ion. d !
Bench mark Ar The altitude of % iast
that being the height of the pin j eskan
from mean low tide Of the ocean. ii ;s sai.,
that the highest point Of land on :ns whole
line Of The Delaware Railroad is At yiola
Kent county, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Ohicers orc. E. Society

The following officers and committees d
the C. g. s. of Forest Presbyterian Church
have been elected and appointed:
President, Mfr. J. Fletcher Deakyne; vice
Pres, Miss Susie NJ. Ellison; Secretary. Mis-.
Annie B. Ellison; Treasurer, Miss Martha
Heaton.
Lookout Committee. Viola Ennis
Miss Martha Heaton, Miss Mary Rotbwell
Mr.. Peabody.
Prayer Meeting Committee. Miss Annie
D. Ellison, Mrs. Wm. Pennington, vi, j.
Fletcher Deakyne.
Social Committee. Miss Helen Ma udain,
Miss Bernice Metten, Miss Martha Heaton,
Miss Florie Kelley, Mr.. Harry H,well, Mrs.
w. R, Reynolds, Mrs. A. NJ. Brown.
8. s. COMMITTEES Miss. Susie II. Ellison,
Miss Peters, Mrs McCrone, Mr.. Snydam.
Mr.. Geo. Kelly Jr.
Missionary COMMITTEES. Myrtle
Houston. Sectv.. Miss e II. Hall, Miss Nav
Holtcn. Mr.. Walter Beaston. Mrs. w. r.
Reynolds. Miss Martha Heaton, Miss Mary
Maxwell.
Masic.-Miss Helen Naudain, Organist
Miss Louise Reynolds Assistant.
Junior Committee.-Miss Mary Ma ,wel,a
Miss Mary Beaston, Miss May Holte,. Miss
Viola Ennis.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
TOWNSEND LETTER

While the family Of George Sylvester, who
resides near town, was visiting relatives in
town, on Saturday night thieves entered his
house having effected entrance by using a lad
der and thence hoisting a window from the
kitchen roof Mr.. Sylvester and wife when
returning home noticed light in nm up
stairs window and their suspicious were at
once aroused. They hurriedly investigated
finding the upper rooms had been thorough
ly ramsacked but that nothing had teen
disturbed in the lower rooms so far as they
could determine nothing could be missed,
however, from any part of the house and
Mr. Sylvester believes the culprits were
frightened off as be was returning home not
having time to secure anything. Mr.. Syl-
vester suspects two local residents but has
no positive proof against them but both had
acted suspiciously on his premises short
time previous to the occurance.
The Rev. William e. Dickson, we'll
known minister Of Warrentown, two miles
from this place, visited Philadelphia friends
recently and while there ate rice which he
alleges contained quantity of fine glass.
After returning home he was seized with
violent pains. A physician was hastily
summoned and for several days his condi-
tion was critical but he is now rapidly ,e-
covering. The case has attracted much at
tention in this section. Mr.. Dickson has
been located at Warrentown for the past
two years and Is highly esteemed through
out the locality in which he resides.
Mr.. Henry Smith, the genial creamery
proprietor, accompanied by Messrs. Lee Lat
tarnus and David Lyman, have reached
home from cunning trip to fredericksburg,
Nd, where they spent several days bring
Ing home an abundant suppl y of game.
Some of the local residents have had fine
sport killing partridges, rabbits, ect., this
season. There seems to be fair crop of
birds in this locality.
The cosy home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hubbard on Commerce street has just been
rspainted presenting very attractive ap-
pearance.
A very interesting letter was received |
from Mr.. David B. Hutchinson on Tuesday |
announcing the safe arrival of himself and /
family at their new home in Cleveland,
Ohio. Undoubtedly Mr.. and Mrs. Hutch
inson will be greatly missed BY their many l
friends In this locality they having resided |
here for some time.
Mrs. David Allen and Mrs. George vii.
son, of Middletown, accompanied by Miss
MsryP. Wilson, Of Lswes, Del, and Miss
Florancs Wilson, Of MilIsboro, Del. visited
their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. James G. VIII
son on Tuesday spending the day among
their relatives here. They all returned TO
Middletown that evening.
Mr.. Harry Hart returned home on Satur-.
day last from Philadelphia where be has
been engaged in business for the past year.
Miss Katie Hutchinson has returned from
> delightful visit amoag Philadelphia
friends.
Mrs. CHARLES Todd has reached home
PsOm real pleasant sojourn among PhiIa-
aelphia friends.
Mr. George Pindar 3 located at Ne Cas-.
10 being ii charge of ! force OF railway
lrackmen st that place.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
MRS. HARRY INGRAM

Mrs. Kate Ingram, wife Of Harry Ingram
and daughter of Cyrus Ristenbat, of Le.
banon, Pa, died Monday morning, aged %
years of Typhoid fever. They were married
July j, 1898, leaving one daughter. De-
ceased was a member of Bethesda Nj. E..
Church. Two years ago MIR. Ingram moved
from Middletown to farm near Townsend.
Interinent at childhood home,
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Morris Chairs

There are more than fifty
styles of Morris chairs. We
have all, couldn't have the
most complete furniture store
in America, if we didn't.
Oak various shades, birch in
mahogany finish, and real ma
hogany. Some are wonder
fully carved in fantastic and
conventional designs. One
shows the dragons head in all
its fascinating ugliness. An
other, the grif1n-the eagles
head, the wings, the lions paw;
all carved out of a solid piece
of wood.
Some of the chairs are
equipped with the circular
ratchet - the back reclines
easily, but there is no pro
jecting stick to hit the wall.
The. prices of chairs and
cushions are given separately:
Chairs
Golden oak, 50 to s45-about thirty prices
in between.
Imitation mahogany. 81. ss.7s. s4.5o-up
to SIG.
Mahogany. s15 SIS. $3.50. Soup to $50.
Cushions:
Velour, 81 SIS, ss. SO. SIG. $3.50.
Silk Velour, 50. SIS. $16.
Moquette, $3.50, SIS. $3.50.
Leather, s15-we'll make others of any
quality leather you wish.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
n NECRQ LOG =
i. az \. Il Il. u eKwaon

sIr. Gsr,rgr sy ts,cssu,e 4 Iieceived tele.
graf. ! seslsE.lay aanouncias sss dsath Of
lis rsiasivts, Gen. II. II lockwood, ct
Washington. il, his S6th year. Mr.. Lock-
wood went 10 Washington 10 attend ser
vices this morning and intefment this after
noon at Annapolis. The general was well
known here, making annual summer visits.
He was active almost to the time Of his
death.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Lecture

DR.. E. w. Boyl, of Scraton, will lee
ture in the Opera House, Middlstown, Del,
on Thursday evening, Dec. IA. 1899.
DIR. BYRON W. King says, that DR.. Boyl is
one of the best scholars and greatest orators
on the American platform. All persons
who appreciate good lecture should at-
tend. Admission 25 and IS cts. 5
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Christmas Shopping.

The early bird catches the worm serves
him right, he had no business out =
The above quotations illustrate the two
sides said always ID exisi-ahe birds break
East. the worm STATE from. The same cause
early rising. But III Christmas Shopping
there was neverto too early buying-frst choice
all seek hence the TRAEscRrPr began its.
inspection Of the stores and shops th Is
week. Step cross the street 10
J.B. MEssrcK's
Old kiss was ahead Of you several week
The windows suggest his presence.
There are always novelties here but not
in such profusion. The staple goods ne
main always. Those dolls and toys. The
Toy Department is crowded. Beautiful
lamps, gloves and handkerchives, always
useful presents. Such vases and medallionsi
Any thing and everything 1t Messicks-and
prices right. Step over to another Dry
Goods store.
REYNOLDS & Corr.
A few months since Lis ei.se came here
quietly and has made hosts Uf friends. Dry
Goods, trimmings and shoes Of best quality
are among its specialties the year round I ut
neckwear. scarf pins, manicure sets, per-
fumery, toilet articles, &C., suggest Holiday
buying. 'Tis easy from here to pass
across the street.
WILLIAM BRocKsoE
Has dealt in Dry Goods &C.. for years
with the same competent and tasteful puf.
chaser. Half the selling is in the purchase
But there is nothing dry" in the appear
ence of the windows here. Like the store
they are filled with pretty things Those
express wagongs and go-carts delight the
children. Toilet sets. ornaments. jardineers
&c, for older folks. And Grocery Depart
ment is complete.
VAuGHAN's PHARMACY
Began TO make specially Of Christmas
Goods only few years ago but from the be-
ginning took first rank. The display this year
excels. Thoses Xmas Cards attract at once
Colonial candelabra is unique. There are
here mirrors, ink wells, perfumery, soaps,
jewelry cases. &C.,
AT CHAMBERLAIN's
Your will find it easy to purchase .
useful and ornamental present, something
substantial and of quality though the limi-
ted space of the cosy store limits the guam
tity.
!. G BRAGDoN u CO.
Present new features, new varieties every
year. The tireless proprietor seeks to crafty
every taste, and the decortions of the store
room to say nothing Of the varity of the
novelties for the Holiday trade, attract
every passer by
JONES q BRARLEY,
The confectioners, will supply every
need for Christmas Day goodies" from
the choicest fruits and candies TO the fat
''sgobble go5ble with delicious oysters.
&c. TheToy Department has been speciality
here for years.
W'B. KATES.
In catering to the Christmas dinner is
ready to take hand as be has proven for
years. The usual supply of confecticns,
nuts, &c.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Canton Flannel

We have every sort you can
think of, but we don't talk
much about them because R.
w. P. is so much better
money 's-worth than any Of
the rest.
We have sold hundreds-of-
thousands of yards of it-and
never have had a single COM
plant.
We're lucky enough to have
the same quality at the same
prices, in spite of the recent
advance of the market.
6Ac a yard for unbleached;
Sc for bleached, or: IS yards
of unbleached for ST; ~
yards of bleached for 81.
If you can't come, send a
postcard.
John Wanamaker.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
MTDDLETowN. DEL. DEC, .. 1885,
The editorial clippings upon the first

The editorial clippings upon tne nEss
page Of to days issue lEay surprise
many who have not kept the run q
current political feeling 10 Kent and
Sussex counties. The conditi MS are
beautifully hopeful Of better feeling-
right thinking. The editors OF those
papers do not misrepresent; they pre-
cent matters as they exist. The growth
of the anti-Addicks ranks In the Union
Republican faction should not be o
matter Of surprise. The rank aud Ole
have been deceived 10 every way, the
failure to elect senator, the split IN
the party, have all been charged to the
sReguiars" but when men were elect
ed to the last legislature who promised
faithfully
TO ELECT A SENATOR,
If NOT ONE MAN THEN ANOTHER,
and when they saw those members OF
the General Assembly false to their
promises, turning down fifteen ll5l tried
and true Republicans, among them
Union Republicans, and voting 'for
Addieks lirs., last aud all the time"
their eyes were opened 10 the extreme
selfshness Of Addicks and his hired
henGhmen. Read what the Sussex edi-
tor and the Kent editor have to say OF
these matters, take renewed courage
for brighter political skies. Not only
are the conditions improving for true
Republicanism but for letter govern
msnt In the state. The best citizen
ship OF every party, Of any party, should
encourage all changes In feeling and IN
fact for the better. There is danger in
partisanship carried to extremes.
Read those clippings.
The Seth Congress assembled on Mon
day. By the death Of Senator Hay
wood Of Nebraska the Republican
membership Of The Senate has been re-
duced TO 80. A Democrat will b. ap-
pointed by the Populist Governor max
ing their number "a. There are sound
Money Democrats, 2; Silverites. 4;
Fusionists. 2; Populists, 81. Indepen-
dent, / Senator Kyle, Of South Dako.
tai. Four vacancies will still EXIT
from the States of Pennsylvania, Cali
fornia, Delaware and Utah. The Re
publican majority over all opposition is
IA. In the House OF Representatives
the Republican majority over all is only
IL. The Presidents Message was not
read until Tuesday because of adjourn
ment out Of respect to the memoty OF
Vice President Hobart. The message
has been we'll received. Il is Q long
one covering all points Of general inter-
est. The Republicans elected General
d. B. Henderson, of Iowa, as speaker |
to succeed Hon. T. D. Reed. the
Democrats made }. D. Richardson,
OF Tennessee, their leader.
Middletown transcript., 1899-12-09
Unclaimed Letters,

a List Or unclaimed letters remaining In
sie Middletown post ofics which can be
had BY saying they are advertised:
hklss Annie Il. &. Scott Mrs. Lavinia Wat
isas. jas. EadIs Adams, Eirae Bany Charley
smiley POSTAL cara) ~