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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
Used by British Soldiers in Africa.

Capt. G.. G.. Dennison is we'll known
all over Africa as commander of the
forces that captured the famous rebel
Gaiishe. Under date of Nov. 4, 1897,
from Vryburg, Bechuanaland he
writes: Before starting on the last
campaign ! bought a quantity of
IChamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoae Remedy, which / used myself
when troubled with bowel complaint,
and had given ito my men, and in
every case it proved most beneficial -
For sale by r. r. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07

LaGrippe. with its after effects, an
nually destroys thousands of people.
1t may be quickly cured by One Min
ute Cough Cure, the only remedy that
produces immediate results I'm coughs.
colds, Group. bronchitis. pneumonia
and throat and lung troubles It win
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
The President VIII Vote.

Washington, November 4.-The Plies
iden1 will go TO Ohio to vote. He will
leave here on Monday evening, ar
irving AZ Canton about noon, and
probably will leave Canton for the re-
turn Journey the same evening, reach
ing Washington Wednesday noon.
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General Wheeler VIII Take His Sea. in
Congress-.

Louisville, KY, November "A sre-
cial 70 The Times from Nashville,
Tenn, says: Judge w. j. Good. of Flor
ence, Ala, has received a letter from
General Joe. Wheeler, who states that
he viii resume his seat in congrass
when that body meets. General Wh.el-
er does not say when he will re.urn
from the Philippines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07

I'D. Bridges, Editor Democrat"
Lancaster, N. H. says, 'One Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group ever used" Immediately re-
lieves and cures coughs, colds, groups,
asthma. pneumonia, bronchitis, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. 1t
prevents consumption.-R. r. Bellamy.
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Vice President Hobart Doing We'll

Paterson. ~. j., November AT IL
o'clock tonight Vice President Hobart
was sleeping. DIR. Newton, before re-
tiring, said that the patient was weak.
but had had a fairly good day. He
did not anticipate any trouble tonight.
he said.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07

You never know what form of blood
poison will follow constipation. Keep
the liver clean by using DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers and you will avoid
trouble. They are famous little pills
for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles.-R. r. Bellamy.
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steamer Ponce Sails.

Savannah, Ga, November 4.-The
steamer Ponce, from New York. for
Porto Rico, which put in here a week
ago, having lost her propeller at sea.
sailed today. A new propeller, ship
ped from New York, was put in place
yesterday The Ponce carries forty
passengers. The passengers were en-
tertained at the best hotel in the city
during the ships enforced delay
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DR.. III. III. Haden. Summit. Ala. says.
'I think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure In a
splendid medicine. / prescribe Ii, ana
my confidence in IL grows with con-
finued use" IT digests what you eat
and quickly cures dyspepsia and indi-
gestyon.-R. Fl. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07

Geo. Noland. Rockland, o.. says.
My wife had piles forty years. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured her.
1t is the best salve in America" 1t
heals everything and cures all skin dis
eases.-R- R Bellamy.
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CHAPEL HILL DEFEATED.

Annapolis, Nd, November 4.-The
navy cadets won a victory this after
noon from the University of North
Carolina by score of IL to 0. No
score was made in the first half. but in
the second Wade and Halligan made
touchdowns and Workman kicked goal.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
THE POINTE PITRE FIRE.
II was Incendiary Origin and Thir-
ty-One Lives were Lost and
Million Dollars.

Washington, April 20.-The secre-
tary of state has received telegram
from Consul Ayme, at Pointe Pitre,
Guadeloupe, d. w. L., saying, that fires,
alleged to be incendiary, started at
midnight of the 18th inst, and de-
stroyed 16 squares in the vicinity of
the American consulate. He says that
400 houses were consumed, 81 lives
lost and 1000 persons rendered home
less. The loss will approximate ST.
100000. The consul adds that the con-
fiagration is out, but great uneasiness
prevails among the people. The gov
ernor has arrived at Pointe with so
soldiers.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
THREE YOUNG LIVES LOST.
Burning of the Orphans Home, Con.
Quoted by the German MennO-
mites, at Berne, Ind.

Portland, Ind, April 20.-The or
phBns' home, at Berne, in Adams coun-
ty, was burned, and wild panic was
caused among the 81 inmates by the
blaze. All were rescued but three,
who were burned to death. The dead
are:
Katie Dibblebaker, IA years old, of
Cley Gland, o.
Mamie Braddriek, Is years old, of
Chicago.
Della Taylor, seven years old, of
Lynn Grove, I'll.
The fire started from a stove on the
third floor, and swept through the
building with great intensity. Many
Of those sleeping on the third floor
were rescued by passing them from
tho window to a portico on the sec
ond floor and then to the ground,
The firemen worked for several hours
on the flames. The damege to the
home is estimated at $4,000. The home
contained inmates from nearly all OF
the central states. It was conducted
by German Mennonites.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
No More volunteers at Present.

Washington, April 2O.-A conference
held at the White House between the
president, Secretary Alger, Secretary
Long and Adit.-Gen. Corbin resulted in
the confirmation of the original deci.
sion of the administration to at pres.
ent refrain from availing itself of the
authorization conferred by congress to
organize a volunteer army of $4,000
soldiers in addition to the present reg
nlnr ARMY.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
GOVERNMENT SALE OF MULES.
Good Prices Obtained at the Sale, N
Chickamauga Park, Conducted
by Capt. Mccarthy.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 2o.-The
government sale of mules at Chiclxa.
Inauga park has been a remarkable
success. Something over 800 animal,
were sold netting in the neighbor.
hood of $4,000.
Fully one thousand buyers, largely
farmers, from Georgia, Alabama, Ken
lucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Ten.
nessee were present, and were the
nargest purchasers.
There are still about 500 horses and
mules to be sold and the crowd OF
buyers is increasing.
Capt. Mccarthy, who is conducting
the sale, says that the result has beer
phenomenal, and indicates not only
the prosperity among the farmers, but
thai there is a demand for this class
OF stock in the south.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
CINCINNATI US-TIANS.
They Decide to Completely Boycott
the Coming SaenRerfest in
that City.

Cincinnati, April 20.-The Musicians
protective association, a labor union
organization, has decided to complete
ly boycott the coming saengerfest in
this city. No member of the associa.
ton will be permitted TO take any
part in the saengerfest. The reasons
given for this action are that non-un.
ion labor has been employed in the
erection of the saengerfest building;
that the Thomas orchestra, not un.
ion organization, has been engaged for
the fest, and that the executive com.
mittee of the fest has disregarded the
propositions of the association TO fur.
nish musicians.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
STUFFED THE BALLOT BOXES.
City OfnciaIs of Spring valley, Ill.
Charged with Completely in
the Attempted Fraud.

Spring Valley, ILL.,, April 2o.-During
the city election here, Tuesday, the
ballot boxes in five precincts were
found stuffed with spurious ballots.
Warrants, charging completely in the
attempted fraud have been served on
City Clerk Powers, City Attorney Muir
ply. Aldermen Hicks and Newman,
and Vim. Hawthorn, who was candi-
date for city attorney.
The fraudulent ballots were intend
ed to defeat candidates backed by the
Spring Valley Coal Co. Those candi-
dates were successful, however, with
the exception of city treasurer.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
THE CASE OF LIEUT.. LANG.
Found Guilty and Sentenced to Dis
missaI-sentence Approved by
the President.

Washington, April 2O.-Secretary
Alger has made public the verdict in
the case of Lieut.. Lang, who was
charged with conduct unbecoming an
officer and conduct to the prejudice ci
the good order and discipline of the
service. The court found Lang guilty
as charged and sentenced him to dis.
missal from the service. The president
has approved the sentence and find
ings of the court.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
ST. LOUIS LExOW REPORT.
Democratic Members of the Commit
tee Report to the Missouri SEN
ate-RepubIicans Protest.

jefferson City, Mo-, April 2O.-Sen-
stoI Majors presented the Lexow re-
port, signed by four democratic mem
bers, Majors, Hohensehild, Walker and
Childers. A protest by the republi-
can members, Matthews and Burkhead,
was presented. They claim that no
complete evidence warrants the state
ments in the report, and they can not
irdorse its recommendations.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
BURGLAR SHOT BY HIS PAL.
The Shot was Intended for n Police
man Who was Struggling
with the Victim.

New York, April 20.-In trying to
shoot policeman, burglar shot his
partner In the neck, inficting wound
that is likely to prove fatal. The
wounded man is Charles Thom, "a
years of age, who lived with his pas
rents, respectable people. in a tene-
ment over the store which he and the
other burglars were trying to rob
when discovered by a policeman. The
man who did the shooting escaped,
and Thorn processes not to know who
he is. Policeman Forster detected the
bun glars at work with augur and saw
in the hallway of the tenement, trying
to cut their way into E. M. Berger's S
cigar and tobacco store. AS the po-
Hceman entered the hall one of the
burglars ran to the rear of the hall.
The officer grappled with the other,
who called to his companion "Char-
ley" to help him.
Charley" returned, and while the
officer and Thorn were struggling,
fired two shots at the policeman, miss
ing him, but striking Thorn with one
of the bullets, which passed complete
ly through the neck, lodging under
the skin on the right side. Thom did
not give up the fight, however, until
the policeman choked him in to sub
mission, and meantime the other bur-
glar escaped.
Thorn denied that he was engaged
in burglary, but alleged that he had
started upstairs to his fathers tene-
ment, when he was seized by the po-
man whom, in the darkness, he did not
recognize as an officer. He fought
and was shot, but by whom, he says,
he does not know. Thom's father says
he unl1nn 1nnr ie 81 had ann y
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Nothing Yet Decided,

London, April 2O.-Inquiries made
regarding the assertion, cabled from
here to New York, that Rev. Alexander
Connell, pastor of the Regent Square
church, will decline TO accept the call
from the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church, New York city, as the success.
sor of the late DIR. John Hall. show
that both DR.. Connell and the deacons
OF his church declare that nothing has
yet been decided.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Has Mortgaged His Estates.

Los Angeles, Cal, April 2o.-E. J,
Baldwin, the well-known millionaire
and horse man, has mortgaged part Of
his magnificent estates, Rancho La
Puente and Rancho Cienega O'Paso De
la Tiiera, to secure a loan of S450,O00
advanced to the German Savings and
Loan Society of San Francisco.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
sergeant-at-arms.
Mr.. Flynn Took His Sent.
Gen. Henry's Successor.

Washington, April 2O.-It is under
stood that Gen. George w. Davis is tC
be the military governor general o.
Porto Rico, to succeed Gen. Guy V
Henry. Gen. Davis is a member OF
the Wade court of inquiry. He is at
tached officially to Maj.-Gen. Brooke'I
command
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Hon. Thoma. n. Reeds Future.

New York, April 2O.-It is an
nounced here that Speaker Thomas B.
Reed has accepted the offer TO become
a member OF the law firm of Simpson,
Thacher g. Barnum. in this city. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Reed viii resign
his seat in congress and remove 10
New York. The statement has been
made that MIR. Reed is guaranteed
yearly iDcome of $4,000.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Demanding Their Paw.

Santa Clara, Province of Santa Clara.
April 20, via Havana.-A number of
workmen have been parading here,
demanding the pay due to them from
the American administration. The
amount due is only about $1,000 and
the non-payment is merely the result
OF a delay in auditing.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Volunteers In the Philippines.

Washington, April 2O.-Volunteer
American soldiers on the island of Lu-
zon have prepared a petition asking
FOR their discharge. In return for re-
ceiying travel pay, the same as if they
had returned TO their homes in the
United States, they agree to form a
ne tional guard, Four thousand names
are attached TO the petition.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Olympic ATHLETIC Cinh.

Denver, Col, April 2O.-The Olympic
Athletic club, the second club to he
formed here as a result of the new
prize fight law, has been organized
with Bat Masteison, the well-known
sporting man. as president
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
The Missouri Rising.

81. Joseph, Mo-, April 2o.-The Mis-
souri, river is rising rapidly at thii
point. The rise Tuesday night was
7:10 foot. Families are moving out ~
the lowlands opposite st. Joseph, fear.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Destroyed by Earthquake.

New York, April 2O.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Buenos Ayres says:
An earthquake shock in the province
of Rio Janerio, has destroyed the vii.
lagos of Vincllna and Jaquel. Several
persons were killed.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Now she. Leading a German.

Washington, April 2o.-Herr Adolf
Won Bruening, formerly first secretary
Of the German embassy, was married,
Tuesday, to Mrs. Gordon Mackay, at
the residence Of the bride.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22

washington, April 20.-The navy de
partment having requested correc
ton of the portions of Admiral Dew
ey's dispatch of Tuesday which were
not decipherable, is now able to fur
nish the full text of the dispatch
which is as follows.
The Complete Dispatch.
Manila, April 1s.-Secretary of The
Navy, Washington: The Yorktown
visited Baler, Luzon, east coast OF
Luzon, Z. l., April II, for the purpose
OF rescuing and bringing away the
Spanish forces, consisting of eighty
soldiers, three officers and two priests
which were surrounded by 400 insur
gents. Some of the insurgents were
armed with Mauser rifles, as reported
by natives. Lieut.. J. c. Gilmore, while
making an examination of the mouth
of the river in an armed boat, was am
pushed, fired upon and captured. Fate
unknown, as insurgents refused tc
communicate afterward
The Missing.
The following are missingi The Off
Ger previously referred to; Chief Quar-
termaster ". Walton, Coxswain J
Ellsworth, Gunnermate H. j. Hygard
S8ilmakers mate Nendgit Seaman W
Ii. Rynders and C. w. Woodbury.; Ap
pretices D. w. A. Nenyille and j. Peter
son, Ordinary Seaman f. B. v Brisol
ese and o. B. Mcdonald, Landsmen l.
T, Edwards, I. Anderson, j. Dillon and
c. A. Morrissey.
[Signed.l DEWEY.
Specializing on Their Fate.
The officials of the navy department
are confident that such of the men OF
the Yorktown as escaped being killed
outright In the first ambuscade will DC
well treated by the insurgents. Some
time ago the war department made in.
quiry as to the number of American
prisoners held by the Filipinos. In re
ply Gen. Otis referred to three soldiers
and said that they were being fairly
treated by the insurgents, he supply
ing funds to defray the cost of their
food. The officials are hopeful that
Gilmore and his men who survived the
ambuscade will some day regain their
liberty.
No Instructions to Dewey.
The department has sent no instruc-
items to Admiral Dewey as to the
course he shall pursue, believing that
he is fully competent to deal with the
situation, and resting secure in the as
surance that he will spare no efforts
to rescue Gilmore and his men if they
arc alive.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
A New Theater for San Francisco.

San Francisco, April ia new
first-class theater, to cost with the
land. 100000, is to be erected in this
city. It will be located on Geary
street, opposite Union square, and will
have a seating capacity of 1900.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Volunteers All out of Cuba.

Washington, April 2O.-The informa-
ton at the war department is that ali
the volunteers are now out of Cuba.
Some of them are on board ship and
will arrive in this country in few
daYs.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
VIII Disband May I,

Chicago. April 2O.-The army and
navy league of this city will close its
affairs and disbsnd on May /. This &C.
ton was decided on at a meeting Of
the executive committee,
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
TnnnerN Hurned.

Mattawamkeag, Me-. April 20.-The
lrge tanery yards of the United
States Leather Co. at Lincoln, were
destroyed by fire Tuesday night, caus-
irL a loss estimated at S15O.O00.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
Bad Elk 10 be Hanged.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. April 2O.-Judge
Garland to-day sentenced Bad Elk 70
be hanged June 16. Bad Elk shot a
policeman who tried to arrest him.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
An UnavaiIing search.

A search was made for the York
towns boat and her crew, but no trace
of them was found, and the Yorktown
sailed for Iloilo, from which place her
commander cabled to Admiral Dewey
his theories that the Filipinos has cap.
tured or sunk the boat or that the
Spaniards had rescued the American
marty
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22

Two weeks afterwards the future OF
the twins was already decided upon, and
they were told to bid good-by to one
another. They had been living at the
Fellside farm since their mother S
death, but the vicar had interested him
self in them, and he had decided that
Don must be near the school; so, n
small subscription having been raised,
he was to board with family in the
village until he could work for living.
Mairly was to go to an orphanage some
80 miles away, where she would event
ually be trained as a servant. More
than one house would have been open to
the children, in the first tide of pity
and wonder at the tragedy, but the
vicar thought that their future welfare
would be best considered by this ar
rangement; and when he took the mat
Ter up no one ventured TO protest.
The twins parted quietly, without
tears. Mrs. Bleasdale had tried TO nit
lgate what she considered "a cruel
shame" by whispering that it would
Dc ioi NIUE NhliC' Hhu my III
phcity believed her. Indeed, the past
Two weeks had seemed to them like an
ugly bustling dream, and they hardly
realized that worse could befall them.
IL was only at bedtime, when he found
himself without Mairly, in room with
three or four other children, that some
sense OF his desolation burst upon Don.
lie lay sohbing far into the night, and
refused to be comforted. Mrs. Smith
mad every wish TO be kind to him. but
she had a houseful of unruly children
70 manage. and Don's ways swere strange
10 her. She complained 10 the neigh
D'Fs That he made himself "fair silly wi
lrettin'.T When he was not crying be
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
ADV|C[S FROM GEN. OTIS.
Gen. Lawton's Return From the
Lake Country Officially Re-
ported to Washington.
why NE RETURNED NOT MADE PUBLIC.
A story from Filipino Sources that
Tells of the Capture of a Column
of 40 Omcers and Men of Gen.
Lawton's Command by Filipino at
DennnROnam.

Washington, April 20.-The follow
Ing cable has just been received from
Gen. Otis
Manila, April 19.-Adjutant Gener-
al, Washington: Lawton returned from
lnkt country 18th inst, bringing cap
tui ed vessels. Insurgents, much scat
tered, retreated before our forces,
waiting opportunity to attack detach-
nents. Better class of people are tired
Of war, and desire peace. Enemy
build hope on return of our volunteers
TO United States. It's army much de-
moraized and losses by desertions
and death are large. Will probably
prosecute guerilla warfare, looting
and burning the country which 1t oc-
cupied. Health and spirits of troops
good. Volunteers return will COM
mence about May 5. Will render will
ing service until return transports
available. Embarkation will continue
through June and July.
Reports from Visayan islands con-
tinue very encouraging. Inter-island
commerce heavy; customs receipts in
C, easing.
lSigned.1 "oTIs."
A Rebel skirmish Line.
Manila, April ia scouting party
of American troops to-day found a
rebel sLirmish line more than mile
long east of Malolos. A sharp fusilade
followed, but no losses were sustained.
gen. King Coming Home.
Brighten. Charles King, who has
Unable to continue in command of his
brigade, has been relieved of further
duty, and has been ordered to return
to the United States on the first trans
port sailing from here for home.
A story From Filipino Sources.
London, April 2O.-The Filipino Eu-
ropean junta claims to have received
a cablegrom from Gen. Luna, "com-
manding the Manila district" direct
from Manila, on Friday, declaring that
Cen. Lawton, "whose object was to
pI oceed to Baler and effect junction
with the Yorktown" was inveigled by
the Filipino tactics into "perilously
extending his line, with the result
that a column, consisting of 140 officers
end men, on reaching a place called
Einangonam, was ambushed by q
large Filipino force, communication
with the main force was severed, and
the entire column was captured"
Lawton "Retired to Manila"
The Filipino advices further assert
that Gen. Lawton, who was at La
guna de Bay, on hearing the news,
retired to Manila, stating that he
had been recalled by Maj.-Gen. Otis
on the ground that native rising in
Manila was imminent
The foregoing is said to be sep
arate affair from the disappearance of
the boats crew of the Yorktown in the
vicinity of Baler.
Have Occupied ZamboanEa.
The Filipinos also claim that they
have occupied the town of Zamboan-
GA, in the southern part of the island
of Mindanao, which was recently evac-
uated by the Spaniards, only few of
the latter remaining to hand over the
place to the Ameicans. The Filipinos
ore also said to have captured 1000
Mauser rifles, all the ammunition and
several gunboats which the rebels say
they have navigated up the Rio
r
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22
No Instructions to Dewey.
Further Particulars.

Manila, April 10, 4:35 p. m.-Ad-
miral Dewey has been notified of the
strange disappearance of Lieut.. j. c.,
Gilmore and IA members of the crew
of the United States gunboat York
town. On Saturday last the York
town anchored off Baler, on the east
coast of the Island of Luzon, and
about 200 miles from here, where there
was a Spanish garrison of about so
men, which had been defending it.
self against several hundred Filipinos
for months past.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-22

Lieut.. Gilmore, Ensign w. H. Stand.
ley and boats crew were sent up the
river from Baler bay to communicate
with the Spaniards, the town of Baler
being situated some distance inland
Ensign Standley, who landed at the
mouth of the river, reports that he
heard three yolleyes, bugle call and
cheers from up the river, but that the
automatic gun which was part of the
equipment of the boat was not heard
firing. STANDBY, later, padded to the
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