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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

Wedding in Hay street Methodist
Church-Rig Bethel Outing-Sad Case
of Drowning.

Correspondence of The Messenger)
Fayetteville, n. c., June IA.
A beautiful marriage ceremony, per-
formed by the pastor, Rev. w. L. Cum
inggim, took place at noon today in the
Hay Street Methodist church, uniting
Mrs. Josephene Grady, charming and
accomplished member OF Fayetteville,
society, daughter Of Mr.. B. F. Gorham,
a leading citizen Of this place, to Mr..
Hustler G. Smith, of Lynchourg, Va,
of the George D. Witt Shoe Company,
very much esteemed by our people in
both his business and social relations
The ushers were DR.. J. S. Belts and
Messrs. r. L. Williams, George 3. Un-
derwood and John Gorham, in morning
dress, wearing boutonniers of pink car
nations, and the best man. was Mr..
w. F. Mckinney, of Appom8ttox, Va.
The church decorations were very
tasteful, consisting of palms, fern, pot
ted plants and water lilies. The wed
ding march was very finely rendered
by the organist, Mrs. w. A. Robson,
who, during the ceremony, gave An
ME Laurie" pianissimo with charming
effect. The brides going gown
was an elegant tailor-made robe Of
blue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, amid the con-
grartulations Of a large crowd of friends
assembled at the station, took the
north bound train on the Atlantic
Coast Line railroad for an extended
tour of New York, Niagara and Can
ada, stopping on their return to visit
Mr.. Smiths parents at Appomattox,
Va.
The battle of Big Bethel was appro-
priately celebrated yesterday (the out
ing postponed because of the 10th of
June coming on Saturday. by merry
party at Lakewood, consisting OF Col
onel J. 3. Starr. Colonel c. w. Broad
foot, Col. j. A. Pemberton, Major r. j.
Hale. Captain J. b. Smith, Captain j.
A. Mcpherson, Captain D. II. Ray,
Captain A. 3. Williams, Sheriff G. A.
Burns, Messrs. w. l.. Holt, J. d. Mott,
S. w. Tillinghast, w. J. Mcdonald.
Lakewood, with its comfortable club
house, ample grounds and beautiful
sheet of water, is an ideal place for
such a reunion, and the day was one
of unalloyed enjoyment.
A lad named DENLY was drowned az
Hope Mills yesterday. Venturing into
the large pond beyond his depth, he was
either seized with cramps or overcome
with fright, and sank in spite OF all
efforts TO rescue him. DIR. Gilbert, by
persistent diving. recovered his body.
Fayetteville and Lumber Bridge are
just about TO start out 20 the base ball
park for a contest over the diamond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

West Point, ~. Y, June 13.-Among
the candidates who passed their exam
ination this afternoon as cadets are
Winn Blair. Alabama; Levi G.. Brown,
Mississippi; John ID. Burnett, Jr.. Al
ALBANIA; Arthur w. Fridge. Mississi ippi:
Marion $. Davis, North Carolina; Ulis-
ses :. Grant, at large; William "a.
Hawes. South Carolina: Clifford Jones.
Georgia; Alexander NJ. Milton, Virgin
ia; George l.. Morrison, Virginia; VII
liam G.. Motlow, Tennessee; William 81.
Nichols, Kentucky: Ray Owsley, Ken
lucky; Robert Quarles, Kentucky:
Alexander l.. de Staubin, Louisiana !.
Reuben &. Taylor. Alabama; Andre
sponte, Venezuela; Luis Ygiesias Cos
u Rica The two last named were ad-
mitted under provisions OF a joint res
olution Of congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16
Alaska Difficulties Smoothed over

London, June 1.-THE United States
ambassador here, Joheph H. Choate,
has just received from the foreign Of
flee a communication on Alaska, which
1t IS understood is a satisfactory tenn
porary arrangement of the affair. The
officials at the foreign office, while un-
willing TO discuss the details, assure the
Associated Press that the Alaska diff
culties are practically smoothed over
until the meeting of the high commits
sion in August
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

w. NJ Gallagher. of Bryan, Pa. says:
For forty years I have tried various
cough medicines. One Minute Cough
Cure is best Of ALL" It relieves instant
ly and cures all throat and lung trou-
bles, coughs, colds, Group. whooping-
cough, la grippe and pneumonia. r. r..
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

What you want is not temporary re-
lief from piles. but a cure to stay cur
ed. Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures
piles, and they stay cured. Soothes and
quickly heals old sores, scalds, cuts,
burns. wounds and skin diseases. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

Burlington News: The Elmira mills
are adding a large finishing department
to their already enormous mill. I'M
provements continue to be made at all
the different cotton mills. The Wind
sor has about completed their weaving
room.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

DeWitt's Little Early Risers act rs
a faultless pill should. cleansing aDc
reviving the system instead OF weak
ening 1t. They are mild and sure,
small and pleasant to take, and entire
ly free from Objectionable drugs. They
assist rather than compel. II. r. Bel
lamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

To cure piles, strike at the root
that's the way. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve strikes at the root-it removes
the cause, quickly and permanently
Don't squander time and money trying
to remove the effects. r. r. BelIamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16

There is time for all things. The
time to take DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers is when you are suffering from con-
stipation. biliousness. sick headache.
indigestion or other stomach or liver
troubles. They never grippe. r. r. Bel
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-16
FIERCE FIGHTING
Sbelling by American Warships Drive Rebels
From Bacoor.
THE TOWN FULLOF WHITE FLAGS

Women Children Entering Lines
Philippines and
Volunteers Start for Hone-The Oregon Leaves
o and Wounded-Heavy
LossCa Artillery to Asui.
Admiral Dewey
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
RRITON VS.. BRTTON.

There are those who say the Beers Will
beat the British, and when 1t is argued to
the contrary that a powerful nation like
Great Britain must eventually conquer,
one is cited to the war of the American
Revolution in which the British lost two
armies and were eventually forced TO
Yield.
But two very important things are TO be
considered. Great Britain is a different
nation in many respects from what she
was a hundred years ago. she is FAR more
powerful. her resources are a hundredfoid
greater. and there are not the same com
plications at home The British are far
stronger in their personnel and in every
respect than they were when they at
tempted to subdue the American colonists.
But more important than all this is the
fact that in the war Of the Revolution 1t
was Briton against Briton, Anglo-Saxon
against Anglo Saxon. 1t would have been
a British victory no matter which side
had won II was a greater British vic
tory that Washington and his raw recruits
we're able to beat the trained soldiers OF
the mother country.
ia the history OF Great Britain she has
never been whipped in any war save IN
her wars with the American people and If
there is a nation in the world to-day that
can whip her in anything like a fair
fight. 81 is the nation which Englishmen
founded on this side Of the Atlantic. The
powers Of Europe may combine against
Great Britain and may take advantage Of
her war I'm South Africa to harrass her.
But unless the combined powers of Europe
DO interfere the South African war will
be the history Of every other war which
Great Britain has waged within the cen
fury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS WEDDING
Miss Leila Evangeiine Pettus tho
Bride of Alexander II. Watf

CHASE CITY. VA. Dec 26.-Special-
The residence Of Mr.. William n. Pettus
Sr., or this place, was the scene OF
beautiful home marriage on Christmas
day. Miss Leila Eyangelne Pettus and
Mr. Alexander Brown Watt OF Montrose
Scotland were the contracting parties
Miss Elizabeth Pettus. sister Of the bride
was maid OF honor. and Mr.. William H.
Pettus. Jr.. best man. Little Miss Marga-
ret Lee Boswell and Master Frazer X.
Pettus held the ribbons. Rev Herbert r..
Williams, pastor of the Baptist church
here Ofiiciated.
The bride wore suit Of castor brown.
with hat 20 match. and carried white vio-
lets. The parlor was tastefully decorated
with evergreens, and the large bay win
dow. where the bridal couple stood, was
banked with palms and growing plants.
and the subdued and softening lights
made impressive a pretty scene on love-
ly Christmas day.
The immediate relatives and friends Of
the family were present and from a dis
lance were Robert o. and Clarence JEFF
fress, OF Tarboro n. c.. Mrs. Frazer X.
Pettus. of Richmond. and Mr.. Fleming J..
Jefress OF Nashville. Y. c. The couple
left on the midday train for Montrose,
Scotland, their future home
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

II gees ont from Washington that an
Of the European governments interested
have notified our government that they
win sign paper agreeing TO respect our
treaty right in the ports OF China by
which we will be guaranteed an open
door in trading with mat country. The
advantage Of this 10 our commerce can
hardly b. oyer-estmated. We will send
70 China hundreds of millions OF dollars
worth of cotton fabrics. and, indeed. OF
everything else that We manufacture, and
It will be trade that Will be always
on the increase.
Whether We retain ownership Of the
Philippine Islands or simply occupy to
them the relation OF a guardian, our IN
fuence there will be dominant, ard that
viii give us an immense advantage IN
spreading our trade with the Chinese.
II seems pretty clear now that Mr.
William J. Bryan is going to peg away at
expansion as his principal target in the
csming Presidential election. but. to our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER q 1899


A Virginia preacher said in recent
discourse that the old Democratic maxim,
that the best governed people are the
least governed people, does not apply to
the Kingdom of God. quite true. The
Lord. our God. is a jealous God. and His
authority is supreme. He makes laws
for the government Of men. and while
every man is a free agent and has the
option Of choosing his own course, he
may not disobey the laws Of God with
impunity. Those laws are established,
and they must be obeyed. or day OF
reckoning and retribution will come God
is the Supreme Ruler Of the universe,
and He governs in all things. His author
sly extends even into the private life OF
individuals. and He assumes 20 make the
rule OF conduct for all.
But II IS a wicked not to say blasphe-
NOUS assumption for any men 70 assume
unto themselves any such authority as
this No man has the right to set him
self up TO be king, TO be the autocrat Of
the universe and to rule others by his
will. To assume any such authority Is 10
make himself equal with God In this
country the people are under God. SUI
preme As a religious nation we recog-
nize the authority Of God. and we are
willing TO obey His laws. But we are not
willing to set any one man up as repre-
sentative Of God to make the laws for the
people. and 10 rule them with an iron
hand. In a Democratic community an
the powers Of government are conceded
10y the people, We make laws. and We
appoint men to execute the laws that
there may be the greatest liberty conss-
tent with the public veal. We make
laws and appoint men TO execute the laws
not for the purpose Of exalting some in-
dividual. but for the purpose Of promot-
ing the peace and prosperity and the
happiness OF the people. To that end
Democrats demand that there shall De
just as little Of restriction laws as is con
sistent with the principle which we have
mentioned. Hence that good old Demo-
fiallc uidAlihf inc NHHt EhNtiNfA RNppit
are the least governed people.
But there are I'm the world many who
are not Democrats. There are those who
wan, a king. and are willing TO submit
themselves 10 the kings authority. There
is land In which one man writes the
laws for the nation. and his will is law
There are In this land those who call
themselves Populists, yet believe that
there should be a centralized government,
and that all the affairs Of business and
the private affairs of life should be regu-
lated by those In authority. A blight
on all such governments say we. We are
;or God and Democracy. We acknowl-
edge Him as the Supreme Ruler Of tho
universe. and We are willing that lie shall
govern In all things. But next 10 God.
IN affairs relating 20 this world the peo-
pie are supreme. and il IS their high priv
ilege 20 rule themselves. There Is Moth
ing moons stent with the religion Of the
Bible in the Democratic doctrine that the
best governed people are the least gov
ernsd people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

lslnd he had as well sing psalms to a
dead horse as 70 try to get any interest
aroused in this country upon that topic
with their advantages TO our Chinese
trade staring the people in the face as a
result % our occupation of the Philip
pines We expect to see even the South
orn states cooling in their ardor for him
when he goes amongst them urging an
abandonment OF the islands They have a
passionate longing for free silver 1t Is
true. but they have also a passionate
longing for China as a market for their
cotton. and they will not take kindly to
any suggestion OF depriving them Of any
part Of that market.
Surely Mr.. Bryan must feel that he Is
playing his last trump card and without
the slightest chance Of taking the trick
II he does not, all impartial spectators
90.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
"W0MAN IN HISTORY"
Mr.. Algernon II. Chandler Lectured
on This Theme.

BOWLING GREEN, VA, Dec. 26-Spe-
cial.-Mr Algernon b. Chandler, Jr., de-
livered his lecture on Woman i'm History
to a packed house here last night. IL was
the greatest treat of the season 10 the
people Of Mr.. Chambers native heath,
and the reception accorded him was warm
and gratifying. The address was chaste
and eloquent, and showed an intimate ac-
quaintance with the interesting subject
presented. quite an ovation was accord
ed the speaker after the lecture. and his
effort here easily establishes his reputa-
ton as one OF the most gifted men on the
platform.
lie traced in a masierful way the in
fluences of Woman on the history life
OF the civilized countries. finally bringing
his audience back to old America. pointing
then in lurid colOrs the exploits Of wo-
man in constructing the splendor Of the
home republic. and devoting his peroration
to the influence of American homes on ma
tlonal life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

1t is said that the Democrats in Con-
necticut will organize anti-Bryan clubs
with a view to electing a solid delegation
TO the national convention in opposition
TO the Nebraska orator.
a
George w. Vanderbilt had a Christmas
tree for the empoyes Of his estate near
Asheville, n. G. Every one. great and
small. was remembered with present.
One Of Chicagos great reformers pro-
poses to start an agitation for the curfew
ordinance in that city.
The residence Of Professor Woodrow
Wilson, at Princeon, y. j.. took fire on
Christmas night causing much excite
ment, but Professor Wilson turned fire.
man and extinguished the flames before
much damage was done.
1t is said that about $500 new. pension
claims have been filed in Washington on
account of the Spanish-Amerlcan war
John VI. Brown died at the Mercy Hos
pital of Chicago, oh Sunday. aged one
hundred and six years He had lived at
the hospital for nearly twenty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
CURRENT TOPICS.

The ST. Paul Pioneer Press says thai
although there has been pinch IN the
New York money market. the country az
large and especially the West has been
wholly free from any disturbance Of that
character. IL declares that money is
plentiful in all western business centres.
According to this newspaper the banks
Of ST. Paul are IN excellent condition with
abundant reserves and overlooking depos-
It's. and with more money TO lend than
they know what 10 do with. The same Is
true, It adds. OF all the country banks and
that the situation in Minnesota 10 to a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

remembering the children OF the home.
sending such bountIful supply OF toys.
provisions and clothing, giving them the
most delightful Christmas OF their llNes.
We would be glad II II were possible 10
thank each Of the kind donors in person.
but as we cannot. we beg them to accept
our sincere gratitude, and assure them
that these substantial tokens Of their love
and Interest in the home. greatly encour-
ages us In our work and makes us deeply
grateful to the Giver OF All Good, who
puts 1t into the hearts Of His people thus
TO distribute HIS bounty
In addition to the pleasures Of Christmas.
they had given them to-day by the chill
dren OF Bon Air a beautiful Christmas
tree entertainment. when every child was
remembered by name. receiving gifts.
filling their hearts with Joy and gladness.
Altogether II has been delightful season.
for which we are deymItly thankful.
l.. ". BURROUGHS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
PRIMARIES CALLED.
TO Elect Senator To Succeed the Late
Charles T.. McCOrkle.

LEXINGTON, VA, Dec. Especial
Mr.. Greenlee ID. Letcher, chairman Rock
bridge County Democratic Committee.
has issued a call for primaries 10 be
held in Rockbridge on Saturday, Deem
Der 30, 1899. at which delegates viii be
elected 10 the Senatorial convention 10
be held at Clifton Forge Thursday. jan
uary 4, 1909. for the purpose OF nomi-
mating Senator TO fiji out the unex-
pired term Of the late Senator Charles
+. McCoFkle. The basis Of representa-
ton is one delegate for every twenty-five
votes cast IN the election for Governor
Tyler.
Christmas day passed off without any
undue excitement The cadets OF the
Virginia Military Institute had holiday.
which they enjoyed to the fullest. A
great many students AZ Washington and
Lee spent the holiday at their homes
or with friends out OF town.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
DEATHS IN ROANOKE.
Norfolk and Western Railway 70 Build
Hospital.

ROANOKE. VA. Dec. 26.-Special.
d. Smith, mother Of Roy B. Smith and
Charles Smith, died last night at the resi-
dence Of the former, aged sixty-nine years,
from heart failure The remains will be
taken to Lynchburg tomorrow for inter-
ment.
The remains of Samuel Dillon. a mem
Der of Troop H. United States Cavalry al
Fort Myers. were brought TO this city this
evening and taken 20 the home of his
fathe<. william Dillon, where the funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow.
The young soldier died from the effects OF
injuries received at Fort Myers.
The Norfolk and Western has come 10
the rescue Of the Roanoke Hospital Asso-
citation and now the establishment OF a
hospital IS an assured fact. The railway
company will AT once finish the building,
which was partly constructed several
years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
RriInn and BOrr.

Editor Of The Times:
Sr:-In your issue OF December 22nd
appeared an editorial under the caption
IF Britain Should FAIL BY your cour-
tesy I will submit 10 your readers some
thoughts suggested by that editorial. You
say hrst. In spite Of the great service
which Great Britain rendered the United
States in our war with Spain there Is
still in this country on the part OF many.
a prejudice against the British. and much
sympathy has been expressed Tor the
Beers" You do not mean by this that
as between the United States and Spain,
the United States needed help from any
quarter You doubtless do mean that,
but for the attitude OF England the other
nations of Europe might have combined
10 prevent the spoliation Of their conti-
mental neighb0r That England held back
the crowd, that the United States might
not be molested in her little game Of
grab. You say further, THE Americans
love liberty, and their natural sympathies
are with those who are struggling for IT,"
Yes. some Americans. no doubt large
majority, are built that way. They do
sympathze with the Beers, and also with
the Fil.pinos.
But with some sympathy runs the other
way. They would gladly see the brave
and patriotic Beers. struggling so VAL
iantly for their liberties, crushed out Of
existence. that rapaclous England may
plant over the Transvaal her imperial
flag. Were the Beers a Wild nomadic
race. falling utterly 10 develop the re-
sources OF their country; were they with
out God. heathenlsh. savage and brutal,
We might find some excuse for Englands
invasion of their land.
But the Beers are pre-eminently
Christian people. and have extensively
developed the agricultural ard mineral
resources OF their country. They are ar
dent lovers OF liberty. Many years ago
they emigrated from Cape Colony 70 es-
cape the exactions and expressions Of
England. They left a land they had
adopted and sought new home In the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
Brother Dickey on Christmas.

Christmas mos ingnrully comes once a
year but don't stay long enough fer folks
ter git acquainted.
Dey say hit is better ter give dan ter
receive. but / wants ter put my friends
on notice dat 1 been p'nted ter be re
ceiyer twell after Chris mus.
De Chris mus turkey roos mighty high
bu: by de blessin' or providence, some er
us got a mighty long reach.
He dat give ter de po' lends ter de
Lawd; but in dat case some folks think
deyn halter wait too long ter git dey
money back
Hit don't take much ter make de WORT
happy: but mos folks fin 1t mighty hard
ter spare even dat much.-Atlanta Con-
stituion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
MURDERER ESCAPED.
Was Under Sentence TO Hang on Janu-
airy 12th.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. 26.-Special-Wal
ter Cotton. coiored. who was i'm Jail al
Portsmouth, awaiting execution. walked
off this morning and has not yet been re-
captured.
Cotton was 10 be hanged January 18th,
for the murder Of Charles Wyatt. white.
a store keeper Of Portsmouth lie is des-
perate negro.
A death watch had been set upon him
and while the watcher slept. Cotton es-
capped. He is believed TO have made for
the Dismal Swamp. and blood hounds,
which have been put on the scent, are re-
ported to have followed his trail into the
great swamp.
The hounds traced him first to row
boat lying at the Sedboard r. r. wharf.
were taken in this across the harbor. and
took up the scent, on landing at Berk-
ley.
They are the pack Of Hurricane Branch,
a locally famous thJef-taker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
FOR REGULAR ATTENDANCE.
Hon. A. 4. Rowe. Mayor of Fredericks-
burg. is Awarded Prize.

FREDERiCKSBURG. VA, Dec. 8.-
At the Christmas celebration by the sun
day school OF the Baptist church, Hon.
A. Il. Rowe, MAJOR OF this city,, was
awarded handsome prize for being
present at Sunday school every Sunday
during the year. Mayor Rowe has re-
ceived similar prize every Christmas
for tho past ten years. having attended
regularly without missing a single Sun
day during that period. although ne has
passed his eighty-second birthday.