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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01
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Conspiracy in K~idu~"-,ng "a GrO"m az
the AItar

Raleigh, n. c., August 2S.-A sps..al
to The News and Observer from Dur
ham says:
Rufus Scoggins and James Parkei,
two young men Of East Durham, are
to be tried tomorrow at $3.50 on a war
rant charging them with conspiracy.
The young men are supposed to be the
ones who kidnapped Dallas Scoggins,
while he was on his way from one
room Of the house t another 10 be
married to Matte Creel- The warrant
reads as follows:
Rufus Scoggins, James Parker, con-
spiracy. Did unlawfully, willfully and
feloniously stop a marriage ceremony
by violently snatching the groom, Dali
las Scoggins, from the side of the
would-be bride, Matte Creel. and forci-
bly, carrying him away. This being
done as the couple was marching to be
united In wedlock."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

The American Cotton Trust, through
their representative, John e. Searles,
the magnate Of the sugar trust and
promoter of the raund bale, is putting
forth his best energies to secure the
control of the cotton factories of the
east. The New York World, of August
24th, referring to certain deals now in
progress says: The Searles-Flint
syndicate is acting for the American
Cotton Trust and the purchase of the
Fall River Mills, consisting of 1885,
312 spindles is the beginning of the
plant absorbing all cotton print mills
in the United States"
Some of the largest operators in cot
ton cloth at the trade centers believe
that the Cotton Trust will succeed in
effecting the consolidation of the mills
under one general management thereby
largely increasing the productions and
materially lowering the price and cut
ting the throatS Of the southern spin
nerS.
Will not the same trust who are try
ing to control the raw m aterial in
round bales amalgarnate the mills of
the south?
Farmers, ginners, manufacturers and
all persons interested in the cotton
business in the south should make a
determined effort to thwart the plans
of this American Cotton Trust, the
greatest octopus ever originated in our
country which may turn the profits OF
southern mill industry into the pOck-
cts of the combination and deprive our
southern stockholders from sharing in
their own enterprise.
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Grand Recepefon 60 tire Tenth PENN
sylvnnia NJ P~fstsburg

Pittshurg, August ga hearty and
enthusiastic welcome was given today
by the citizens Of Pittsburg TO the
Tenth Pennsylvania regiment OF volun-
teers who have had over a years gal
iant service in the Philippines. II was
one OF the biggest days that Pittsburg
mas ever seen. Il was estimated that
100000 persons witnessed the parade.
The presence OF President and Mrs. Nc
kinley, Major General MERIT, Major
General Francis v. Greene and )ther
prominent persons aided immense In
terest 10 the occasion. The reception
TO the soldiers, which was preceded by
a parade. took place in Schenley park.
The president and other DISTINGUISHED
visitors participated.
Governor Stone delivered an address
after which the president was intro
duced.
The president referred to the valcr-
Gus service Of the men Of the army and
navy in the Philippines and although
the volunteers were PRIVILEGED 10 be
mustered out when the treaty OF peace
with Spain was ratified they did not
claim the privilege. He said:
They did not stack arms. They did
not run away. They were not serving
the insurgents in the Philippines or
their sympathizers at home. They had
no part or patience with the men, few
in number happily. who would have re-
joiced TO have seen them lay down
their arms in the presence OF an ne
my whom they had just emancipated
from Spanish rule and who shou' = have
been our frmest friends. They fur
nished an example Of devotion ard sac
riice which will brighten the glorious
record OF American valor.
Peace brought US the Philippines
by treaty cessior with Spain. The se.-
ate of the United States ratified the
treaty. Every step taken was in obedi-
ence to the requirements Of the consti-
tuition. 1t became IL territory, and Is
ours as much as the Louisiana pur-
chase or Texas, or Alaska. A body of
insurgents, in no sense representing
the sentiment Of the people OF the is
lands, disputing our lawful authority
and even before the ratification OF the
treaty by the American senate, were
attacking the very forces who fought
for and secured their freedom"
They assailed our sovereignty, and
there will be no useless parley, no
pause, until the insurrection Is sup
pressed and American authority ac7
knowledged and established. The mis-
guided followers in rebellion have on
ly our charity and pity.
AS TO the cruel leaders who have
needlessly sacrificed the lives Of thou
sands Of their people, at the cost OF
some OF our best blood, for the gratifi-
cation Of their W ambitious designs,
| will leave 10 others the ~ungracious
task of Justification and eulogy."
Congressman DalZell and General
Merritt also spoke.
Tonight at 9 o'clock the president
and party left for East Liverpool. The
president was much fatigued as the
day had been a trying n for him.. The
only thing lacking to make the day one
OF supreme happiness was the absence
Of the brave and well beloved Colonel
Hawkins, who died while returning
from Manila.
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Kruger VIII Make no Further Con.
cessloua

Capetown. August 2S.-Repiying 10
the latest proposition of the British
secretary OF state for the colonies, Mr..
Chamberlain, the government OF the
Transvaal has notified him that it adj
heres to its latest offer and will not
make any further concessions.
According to reports from johann
nesburg. the Beers are everywhere ex-
changing Martins for Mausers.
A heavy load OF ammunition, includ-
ing 300 Mausers, arrived at johannes
burg on Friday from Utrecht, the
Netherlands
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is not to be trusted or helped in time
of squalls.

Up to now General Julian s. Carr
has given the university not less than
$28, 900. He is an alumnus OF that ex-
cellent seat of learning, and among the
living alumni one Of the most distin-
guished. We think that three state news
papers are out for him for United
States senator. II the bone and sinew
of the democratic party could elect it
is quite probable that he would be
chosen in place Of Butler. What an
immense gain it would be for the state.
But the Messenger does not nominate
but notes passing events and political
talk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

Raleigh, N. C., August ga special
to the News and Observer from Dur
ham, n. c., says:
Mr.. Edgar K. Smoot, a son of Mr..
W. b. Smoot, of. Durham, has secured
a Dig government contract in Mexico.
II Is Tor the construction Of harbor
works at Manzanilio, on the Pacific
coast.
Inc exact amount of Mr.. Shoots
contract Is IS, 732, 76O. Mr.. Smoot has
nad much experience in harbor works,
nls iast contract having been at Gal
weston, Texas. He is a member OF the
american Society Of Civil Engineers,
ana possesses the fullest confidence OF
q Mexican government.
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1t is said the Filipinos gained a bat
tie that was not reported by Otis. OF
course rot. He is not in the Philip
pines for such reporting as that Ar
chic R. Priest belonged to the Mime
sofa regiment. Some two months ago
he wrote home from Luzon. His letter
turns on some fresh light. His entire
letter is interesting. We copy a few
excerpts:
"Well, we have passed through a
great deal. We have been ITO miles
inland. We lost a major and a great
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01
HEAVY BUSINESS
quests.

The newspapers of the north report
great activity in business INC immense
prosperity. The clearing house pay
ments show 23.1 per cent more business
than last year for the same week.
Dun's Review for Saturday last says
that perhaps never before have de-
mands for actual use controlled bust
ness and prices with SO little specula-
ton to anticipate higher markets. In
fact the rise in most articles has gone
farther thar speculative opinions have
warranted" The manufacturing in
dustries are behind demand by three
months, it is thought. The great
spirit in business mainly concerns man
ufacturers. Prices are higher. There
is but little said for the
of the farmer: There are reported to
be now on hand 5000, 900 bales of the
last crop of cotton. While consumption
is enormou there is no chance to ex-
haust supply. Cotton cannot rule high
or even satisfactorily with such an
old stock on hand, and a prospect for
a large crop his year, %variously esti-
mated at from 10, 000, 900 to II, 0OO, 900
bales. It will be seen probably how
much money there is for the cotton
growers for a year to come il the pri-
ces should vary from 5 to 6 cents a
pound. The wheat prospects are not
as good as last year, but foreign ship
ments are heavy, even more for the
last month h for the corresponding
time in 1898. Corn exports are also
| very heavy, and a little higher in pri-
ces-1hcts. against a decline in wheat
of Act. Money easy at 4 to Az per
cent. Failures for the week have been
1853 in the United States against 179 last
rel The south had % against SO last
| year.
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and Fever is a bottle Of Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic. The formula Ia plsip-
ly printed on each bottle. showing tina:
IL Is simply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. Imitators do not advertise
their formula ecaus IL they did they
know that you would not buy their
medicine. Be sure then that you ge,
Grove's. as the formula shows what
you are taking.
NO CURE NO PAY. Price 30 cents.
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We suppose that nin out OF ten Of
the eader of The Messenger, and all
other newspapers as we'll, think tina
the dew falls form above and so speak.
1t is a common, almost a universal
error. Recently at the Mortified.
(Mass.) summer gathering (Mr.
Moody's) Rev. DR.. Charles J. Young, Of
New York City, preached, and referred
to the widely prevailing error as to dew
falling from the clouds. We COPY his
edifying correction:
Poetry is full of this idea. We read
how, The dew was falling fast as the
stars began to twinkle Yet, as mat
ter of fact, the dew never falls, either
form the clouds or from any where
else. The dew is always formed ex-
actly where it is found. Dew is moth
ing in the world but condensed atmos-
phere. The earth during the day time
is heated by the rays of the sun. Dur
ing the night this heat radiates. is
thrown off: then comes the warm air
into contact with the cooled earth or
substances on it, n the result is
dew"
He farther says:
mo dew ever comes on a stormy
night. High winds move with too
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Il Snlioh's Cough and Consumption
cure. which Is sold for the small price
% cos.' % cts. and $1.00. does not cure
take the bottle back and we win rasr.S
your money. Sold for over dfty vaers
on this guarantee. Price rs cts. ana
% cts. For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

There ought to be a great many can
neries in North Carolina. Why not?
The state is capable Of growing vast
quantities of vegetables of all sorts.
Why not supply the people with nice
canned goods made within the state
and of home products. Truck farming
is greatly advanced, and it is full time
to quit relying upon Labrador and
Norway for cabbage and rock-bottomed
Maine for canned vegetables. Put up
your own products of the soil and do
your own canning. Save railroad
charges and all other expenses includ-
ing the northern dealers make"
Start the ~canneries all about and you
can easily obtain the raw material nee
essary to keep them going.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

In the G~oldsboro Argus of last Sat-
urday there is an interesting account
of the Slocum family of Wayne county
and an account of the night ride of six
ty miles to the battlefield of Moore's
Creek Bridge by Mrs. Mary Slo-
cum. There was no article by
the writer named except a brief refer
n C to young Grady mentioned by
others as to the first martyr in the first
war Of independence. There was no
purpose to give any account Of the bat
tie. Some year OF two ago that was
partially done.
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Genera julie Carr sent 500 to help the
storm-swept people on the eastern
coast. Just like him.
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much velocity to allow the little tiny
globules to FORM A gentle air is the
Life, a fierce wind the death, Of dew"
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nome FbLkS

The most disgusting, ~disgraceful OF
revelations of the doings Of the Gus
sell-Pritchard combine are those setting
forth the cruelties practiced by their
supervisor Louis Summerill upon the he
groes under his charge on the peniten-
tiary farm in Northampton county.
Can such savagery go unpublished? If
so their protection is clean gone n
Justice chad fed to british beasts.
Governor Dan is in tears over the most
shameful, devilish brutalities. 1t is a
time for combine humiliation and brine.
AS is always the case the guilty denied
the first reports pronouncing them lies.
But they are not lies but truth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

The Fayettc vile Observe corrects a
local error of this paper in referring to
the judge and United States senator
Robert Strange as being a Wilmington
ian. 1t says:
Judge Strange lived all his life, af-
ter he came to North Carolina, in Fay
%etteville, where he married and where
all his children were born. His son,
Colonel Robert Strange, father of the
gentleman who has just did, moved to
Wilmington not long, we think, after
getting his law license"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-01

The patriotism and ardor Of North
Carolinians in the late war with Spain
cost the people at large ss,166. This is
the sum refused by the Mckinley gang
to be paid and yet it was incurred by
the volunteering Of North Carollnlans
upon a call by the United States gov
eminent. If that is not a just debt
then there is no just debt owing by
Uncle Sam and he is overwhelmed WIN
debt now. Tt is to be hoped that II
more wars are to occur during n bad
rule of Mckinley that North CAROLYN
ians will pay no attention to any calls
he may make for help. A government
that will not pay honest and just debts
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TRAINS GOING NORTH.

Italy except Monday. tDalIy ex-
cept Sunday.
Train on the Sc :land Necl Eranch
Road leaves Weldon 3 :35 p m, liz fax
Is p. M, arrives Scotland Neck at
0S p. m, Greenvllle 6 81 p. m.. Kins-
tor :55 y. m. Returning l5aves
Klnston 80 a. M, Greenyilo So a.
m arriving Halifax at !! rs a. H.,
Weldon IL :33 a. M, daily except sun
day.
Trains on Washington Branch leave
Washington 20 a. m. and 80 p NJ,
arrive Parmele 9 10 a. m. and 1 100 p.
M, returning leave Parmele 8 :35 Il. m.
and 6 80 p. M, arrive Washington
IL 100 Il. m. and Z 30 p. m, daily oX-
cept Sunday.
Train leaves Tarhoro, \. G., daily
except Sunday 5 30 y. M, Sunday,
rs p. M, arrives Plymouth 7:,0 p.
M. 6 10 p. M, Returning, leaves y
mouth daily except Sunday, Z sc q. IT,,
and Sunday 8 90 a. m, arrives Tarl GRO
10 :05 Il. M, IL 100 a. III.
Train On Midland n. G.. Pr#Ech
leaves Goidsboro daily, except Sunday,
W. a. Ih', aiming, otBItA1iCiN - ~ '''
IN. Returning leaves Smithiield 9 go
Il. m. arrives at Goldsboro 10 20 a. IL.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave
Rocky Mount at 80 a. m, , 40 p. m ,
arrive Nashville 10 10 M. 4 :O3 IN 4.
Spring Hope 10 40 a. H., i 20 p. NJ
Returning leave Spring Hope IL 100 a.
M. 4 :55 p. M, Nashville II 80 Il. m !,
5 :25 p. M, arrive at Rocky Mount
II 45 a. M, 6 100 p. M, daily except
Sunday.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves War
saw for Clinton daily, except Sunday,
II 40 a. m. and 4 is p. IN. Return
Ing leaves Clinton at 100 q. m. and
3 100 p. m.
Train No. Is makes close connection
at Weldon for all points North daily,
all rail via Richmond.
H. NJ. EMERSON,
GenI Pass. gent
j. r. KENLY, GenI Manager.
T. M. EN- ERSON. Traffic Manager.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough and Influenza. It has become
famous for its cures of these diseases,
over large part Of the civilized world.
The most fatterlng testimonials have
been received, giving accounts of its
good works OF the aggravatlng and
persistent coughs it has cured of
severe colds that have yielded prompt
~ to its soothing effects, and OF the
dangerous attacks Of cronp 1t has cur
ed, often saying the life of the child.
The extensive Tee OF it for whOoping
cough has shown that it robs that dis
ease OF all dangerous consequences.
1t is especially priced by mothers for
their children, as it never fails to effect
a speedy cure, and because they have
found that there is not the least danger
i'll giving it, even to babies, as 1t con-
tains nothing Injurious. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
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KlPLING ON THE FUTURE.

When Earth's last picture is painted
and the tubes are twisted and
dried,
When the oldest colors have faded, and
the youngest critic has died,
We ehall rest, and, faith, we shall need
title down for an aeon or two,
Till the Master OF all good Workmen
shall set us to work anew
And those that were good shall be hap
py: they shall sit in a golden
chair;
They shall splash at ten-league canvas
with brushes OF comets hair;
They shall find real saints to draw
from-Magdalene, Peter and
Paul;
They shall work for an age at sitting
and never be ii, ed at all
And only the Master shall praise us, and
only the Master shall blame;
And no one shall work for money, and
no one shall work for fame;
But each for the joy of the working,
and each, in his separate star,
Shall draw the thing as he sees it for
the God of Things as They Are
-RUDYARD KIPLING.
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Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the Eng.

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the Eng
fish Baptist Church at Minersyille, Pa,
when suffering with rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. He says: ga few applications
OF this liniment proved of great service
to me. It subdued the Inflammation
and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me-" For sale BYE.
T. Whitehead & Co.
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BUcKLEN'S ARNICA sALvE

HE BEST sALvE in the world for Cnts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chflblains, Corns, and all Skin Err
tlons' and positively cures Piles, or no.
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Iflce 20 cents per box. For sale bv
=. !. WHITEHEAD T. co.
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For frost bites, burns, INDECENT sores,
eczema. skin disease, and especially
Piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sal,e
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to Initiate ard
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement
of good article. Worthless goods are
not initiated. Get DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve.-E. T. Whitehead & Co.
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It Wasn't Like Her.

Observation-Disclosures that you are read
ing?
Wi:e-It's letter from mother.
Husband-And what does she say
Wife-Oh, not much of anything.
Husband-You are trying to de-
ceive me. It's cold day when your
mother hasn't anything much to say.
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Geo. B. Secord, the we'll known COZ
tractor of Towanda. N. Y, says: II
have used Chamberlaln's Cough Ren,.
edy In my family for a long time AMI
have found it superior to any othal :"
For sale by E. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-03-09

Before the discovery OF One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now.-E. T. White
head & Co.
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The man who has little and wants
less is richer than the man who has
much and wants more.
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Scroh11a, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate of blood
troubles. and is often the result of an
inherited faint in the blood. S. S. S.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
Ny son, Charlie, was afflicted from infancy
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His Fatal Jump.

Mr. Slowboy-I never jump at con-
illusions.
Mrs. Siowboy-It is unnecessary for
you to tell me that. Probably the only
iump you ever made in your life was
When papa reached for you that time
on the steps.
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Only those who dwell where there
are mountains without valleys expert
ence joys without sorrows.
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Half the men who attempt to tell
you funny story forget it.
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-iy son, t4'aFlle, way aliictSi lioil Infancy
nth Scrosnia and he suffered so that it was

impossible to dress him
Cor three years. Ii S
head and body were q
mass OF sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spare that we
thought would relieve
him. but he grew worse
nrtil his condition was.
indeed pitia bic. l had
almost desraire6 of his
ever being cured. when
by the advice Of q friend
we gave him 5. S. S.
tSwift's Specificl. A de-
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cided Improvement was the result. and after
he had taken dozen bottles, no one who knew
recognized him. Al! the sores on his body
have healed. his SKIN is perfectly clear and
smooth, and he mas been restored to perfect
health MRS. S. S. MABRY.
$50 Elm St., Macon GA.
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ment of Secretary of State was made
public. Calhoun had not disguised
his desire TO retain the portfolio until
annexation, which he had brought so
near conclusion, was favorably ended.
At that time there was a division,
more personal than political, anon
the supporters of the Presid ant-elect.
This was not definitely marked, but
undoubtedly existed, and the side adj
verse to Calhoun, which was under the
influence OF Wright, Benton, and Van
Buren,, was somewhat in tie ascendent.
Returning from Harvard Law School,
I stopped some weeks in Washington
during February and March, 1915, and
lived in the same house, near the Cap
itol, with Dixon III. Lewis, a senator
from Alabama, who showed me greet
kindness. Under his auspices ard
through his Introduction, I had excel
lent opportunities for seeing and hear
ing many distinguished men. A few
nights before the Inauguration, az
companied Mr.. Lewis to Browns Hotel
now the Metropolitan, to see Mr.. Cal
houn. The parlor was crowded witt
visitors, gathered around and listenin :
with eager interest to the central f =
ure, whose attractive influence was siua
to his colloquial powers as we'll as 10
the distinguished positions he had file /.