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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

New York, February 25.-On the
ward Line steamer Seneca. which ar
rived to-day from southside Cuban
ports, via Nassau, were Captain Scotto
and eight seamen belonging to the Ital-
ian bark Barba Luigi, from Pensacola
for Genoa, which went ashore on the
morning of February 18th on the Lit
tie Bahama bank and became total
loss. Shortly after the vessel struck
the bank she broke up and went to
pieces, the ships boats filed and the
crew were compelled to lash them
selves to their broken spars and
matches. For thirty-six hours they
battled for their lives. During this
time the boatswain, three seamen and
a boy were washed overheard and
drowned. The remainder of the crew
finally succeeded in reaching shore in
an exhausted condition and more or
less injured by the floating wreckage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
THE ATLANTIC RAILROAD
The Question Of Sale Discussed Before
Legislative Commistee-Bids for the
Public Printing

Especial to The Messenger)
Raleigh, ~. c., February 25.-The
joint committee on printing this after
printing. Bids were offered by Ed
wards Broughton. Uzzell, Nash
Brother and Guy V. Barnes from Raj
eigh, but the committee deferred max
ing contract until next week.
Before the committee on corporations
this evening argument was resumed
on the proposition of W. ]. Edwards to
purchase the states shares in the At
lantic and North Carolina railroad for
100000. c. NJ. Busbee and w. D. Nc
Iver spoke for the sale of the shares
and repeated the statements made by
Busbee and Edwards yesterday that
the sale would benefit the state and
private stockholders. 1t was also
contended that it would be harmful
politically for the state TO retain the
shares.
The sale was opposed by ]. A. Bryan
president Of the road; c. B. Foy, Of
declared that the private stock
holders and people along the line of
the railway objected to the transfer.
Hostile management of the road they
said. could kill the profits of the truck
ing, fish and oyster interest and the
lnldn0 oyster interest In the east.
Private citizens had entered a compact
with the state and it is not right to
sell the shares without their consent.
All eastern counties, it was argued,
were opposed to the contract with Ed
wards. The state owns 1926 shares,
making 1855, 500. Private stockholders
own about $4,000 of private stock.
Craven county owns about S125 900, for
which she has paid in principal and
interest little over $4,000 and on
which she now owes between $4,000
and 100000 Pamlico owns about $685.
600, for which she has paid some $685.
900 in cash. Lenoir county owns $5O,-
900 worth. She has finished paying for
this amount. The remaining $4,000 is
in the hands of private individuals
and was originally paid for at par. In
addition, the property is bonded for
$325,O00, which amount was expended
in the original construction. So the
cost, of construction was 81, ,125, 900.
The matter is OF great Importance
and is exciting much interest. The
committee will move slowly and defer
decision until all conditions are care
fully considered. The discussion was
continued to Monday, when it is ex-
pected there will be full evidence Of the
private stockholders wishes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
AN INFURIATED CROWD
Anxious to Lynch Dispensary Consta-
bles at Columbia for Shooting Lady
The Lady,s Condition Critical

Columbia, 8. c., February 25.-Four
state constables charged with the en-
forcement of the dispensary law, went
at O'clock this evening to the resi-
dence Of John Stuart, a respectable cit
izen and clerk in one Of the largest
mercantile establishments in the city,
for the purpose of searching it to see
if there was any whiskey in the house.
They went with a search warrant, but
were met at the door by Mrs. Stuart.
She sent for her husband, who, on ar
irving, Indignantly refused to permit
the search.
The constables stated that they had
been informed that he had been sell
ing whiskey contrary to the law and
were determined to make the search.
Words, followed, and, finally, upon
Stuart cursing Constable Crawford,
the latter slapped him. Stuart ran into
his house. His wife had come out On
the piazza. From the doorway Stuart
opened fire en- the constables. Crawford
returned it and shot Mrs. Stuart just
below the heart. The woman was dan :
gerously wounded but not killed. She is
now lying in critical condition at the
city hospital. Stuart was also badly
shot in the mouth, his tongue being
nearly severed.
In the fusillade that followed Con-
stable Crawford was shot through the
left wrist.
The sheriff and several policemen ar
rested the constables and carried them
| to magistrates office. The news OF
| the shooting spread all over the city
| and soon 100 or 500 infuriated men were
/! in front Of the office making big
| demonstration. The constables were
| kept prisoners in the magistrates office
| all night, guarded by the sheriff and
| his deputies. The two local military
| companies were ordered out and kept
| the crowd pressed back. There is no
| danger of lynching, but public feeling
| is wrought up to a high state and
| should Mrs. Stuart die, as now seems
| probable, feeling will run higher.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

would like 10 introduce 1t as an amend
ment to the bill.
Objection was raised by Mr.. Thomp-
son, Of Onsiow.
The speaker ruled that a roll call on
Mr.. Julian's amendment must be had
It was stated that Mr.. Overman's res
olution could come up on the third
reading Of the bill Mr.. Julian's amend
ment was lost-yeas, 40; nays, 55. There
was applause at the result. The bill
then passed its second reading-66 to z.
Mr.. Oyerman gave notice that he
would offer his resolution as a substi-
tute for the sections imposing an in
come tax He also made a motion that
the bill be made special order at the
end Of morning hour Monday, and the
order was SO made.
The bill for the support and mainte-
nance Of the state guard came up as a
special order. 1t carries an appropria-
tion of $4,000.
Mr.. Ray, Of Macon, made the point
that the bill had not been befofe the
special committee on appropriation IT
was SO referred.
Bills were introduced as follows: BY
Mr.. Willard, to take from the railway
commission the right to tax franchises
of railways. By Mr.. Gillian, to amend
section $50 of the Code, by saying I'm
less the judge be prevented from doing
SO by sickness or other disability" BY
-'AA' AiAoAipoOA, VI OHSlO", u
for more effectually posting land.
The house then took a recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Bills passed as follows: To require
passage-ways for fish in dams on the
Cape Fear river in Harnett. To allow
the people to vote in August instead
Of in June on local option. Duplin
Craven, Pender and Jones counties ex-
cepted) To change the time of spring
term of the Nash court. To es-
tablish a dispensary at Selma To
incorporate the Trans Appalach-
ian railway To establish a dispen-
sary for Warren county. To restore
the election of commissioners by mag
istrates in Vance, Washington, Caswell,
BERTHE, PasQuotank, Montgomery, War
rem, New Hanover, Perquimans, Frank
lin, Edgecombe and Granville. To in
corporate the Wilmington Underwrit-
ers Insurance Company. To incorpo-
rate the North Carolina Methodist Or
phanage. To incorporate the Grand
Comandary Knights Templar. To form
the naval reserves into a brigade To
incorporate the Cape Fear Sewer Com
pany. To incorporate the Cape Fear
Terminal Company. To give the Gro
atan Indians a seperate ward in the
insane asylum here.
Bills were introduced as follows: To
appropriate $4,000 to the Soldiers:
Home. To provide the way in which
the charter of a corporation may be
amended before the clerk and secretary
Of state.
The bill appointing justices of the
peace was made a special order for
Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
Kaiser William's Congratulations ON
Eseape Of the BULGARIA

Berlin, February 25.-Emperor Will
liam's dispatch to the director OF the
Hamburg-American steamship line,
congratulating the company on the
happy issue OF the Bulgaria's expert
ence, says:
with deep gratitude to Ged, Who
has so marvellously saved the ship and
crew, / express by warmest congratu-
lations on the saving Of the Bulgaria
Captain Schmidt, like true German
seaman and with a firm trust In God,
victoriously carried on life and death
struggle for twenty-four days against
the ocean, assisted by crew, gallant
and self-sacrificing, devoted to duty
AS a mark Of my recognition OF his
services, ] bestow upon Captain
Schmidt the cross of commander OF
the Hohenzollern family order. You
will communicate the names OF the
crew who are SO deserving Of distinc-
tion.'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

W. j. Edwards Proposition oS Pur-
ehase-The Road Improvement Quss-
fon-Trouble Of Raleigh Waeer-
works-1ar Heel Soldiers want Co
Come Home
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh, y. c.. February IS
The smallpox case here has been re-
leased by DIR. Rem. who took charge or
IL voluntarily. The patient is yet
quarantined. The case has been well
managed.
w. j. Edwards who wishes 10 buy
the states stock in the Atlantic ana
North Carolina railway tells me thar
he has $780, in bank here as a guar
antee. and that he will give 100000 fer
the stock, at the same time putting Up
also $4,000 that the road will be ex>
tended, $4,000 that il will not be sold
or leased TO any competing line. Or.
he says, he Will give $5o0,0o0 for the
road, fat and no questions asked; that
is Internationally.
1t appears that there is some fear OF
another road paralleling the most val
liable part OF the Atlantic and North
carolina railway. II is also intimated
that the rev president would not favor
a sale. Some years ago the Southern
railway made an offer TO purchase or
lease the Atlantis and North Carolina
1t was intended originally that the At
lantic and North Carolina. the North
Carolina and the Western North Caro-
lima railways should be operated as
one system.
over fifty counties have been grant
ed authority by this legislature TO levy
special taxes.
being given attention. While the road
law has been repealed in four or five
OF the eastern counties, it has been en-
acted for several others In that sec
ton. Two of the piedmont counties,
Alamance and Mecklenburg. will issue
500. 900 each in bonds, TO pay for mac
adamiZing roads.
The fusion state directors OF the At
lantic and North Carolina railway will
have friendly suit to hold their places
until next September
The session of the senate last night
was memorable. The Charlotte dis
pensary bill, which was defeated by n
vote of 81 to IL, has attracted far more
discussion than anything Of the kind
in this state
There is a bin before the Legislature
providing that at the local option elec-
ton in Burke county there shall not
only be the boxes for votes for and
against prohibition, but two other
boxes for votes for or against the es-
tablishment of a dispensary. Maybe
Mecklenburg county will get some bill
of that nature.
The water works company will have
to take up about 1,S00 feet of intake
pipe and place a new pipe OF a little
greater length, in order to avoid the
suiphuric acid works. The state chem
ist finds that the sulphuric acid is I'm
the water below the works in inju-
. rious quantities.
The First North Carolina regiments
enlisted men have sent To Senator
Pritchard round robbin." signed. IL
is asserted, by 50 per cent OF them.
asking TO be mustered out OF service.
Frank ODonnell, president OF the
State Liquor Dealers Association,
says the latter will not fight the fran
chise amendment to the constitution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
GOMEZ AND BROOKE.
A Conference Between These Two Gen.
erals-CftiZens of Pfnar del Rio Ac
cept GOmeZss Policy

erdIs-C1tlZenS OF F1nar del R1O Ac-
cept GOmeZ.s Policy
Havana, February 25-General Max
imo Gomez, accompanied by two aids
de-camp, called upon General Brooke
at his residence at Velado at 10 O'Clock
this morning. He was received by the
governor general; General Chaffee,
chief of staff; Major Kennon and Cap
tain Page. General Gomez requested a
private interview with General Brooke,
and the others, with the exception of
one aide-de-camp for Gomez and Major
Kennon for General Brooke, withdrew.
The conference lasted an hour and a
half. General Gomez said nothing to
indicate that he does not adhere to
the agreement arrived at with Mr.
Robert P. Porter for the payment and
disarmament of the Cuban troops. But
he submitted some considerations YER
bally to General Brooke. Their nature
was not disclosed.
The interview terminated with the
understanding that General Gomez is
to put the substance of what he said
in writing by Monday next.
The uniform of a Cuban general,
which Gomez wore yesterday on his en-
try into Havana, was presented to him
on yesterday at Mariana by Spanish
school teacher Of Havana and the horse
he rode was the gift Of General Torros,
who is now in Jamaica.
The citizens of Pinar del Rio have
sent dispatch to General Gomez, say
ing they accept his policy and begging
him to visit their city. They have also
sent a dispatch to Major General
Brooke, thanking him for the appoint
ment of Senor Dolz as governor of the
province of Pinar del Rio.
The owners Of four Havana tugs
have put in a claim for $4,000 in gold
to the Havana agents of the Com
pagnie Generate Trans-Atlantique for
the tugs Intellectual work in floating
the steamship Versailles. When she
went ashore the tugs were sent to her
rescue and their owners are now charg-
ing the highest terming rate allowed
in Havana harbor for every hour be-
tween their departure and return to
Havana, amounting to about $1,000 fol
each tug.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Washington, February 4.-Admiral
Schley was at the capitol for some
time today, and his friends were in
conference with him and among them
selves for some time. The understand
ing among them now fs that they will
not further press the fight over the
question of Admiral Simpsons ad-
vancement over Admiral Schley. They
will therefore agree to let the nomina-
tions be confirmed without much, if
any, more debate, depending upon fur
ther legislation to place Admiral
Schley before the country I'm the posi-
ton which they think he should oc-
cupy. They propose asking that provi-
sion be made for the appointment OF
two.vice admirals with the understand
ing that Messrs. Schley and Sampson
shall be nominated to the two places
thus created.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

AS the season of the year. when
pneumonia, la grippe, sore throat,
coughs, cold, catarrh, bronchitis and
lung troubles are to be guarded
against, nothing is a fine substitute"
will answer the purpose" or is ''just
as good as One Minute Cough Cure
That is the one infallible remedy for
all lung, throat or bronchial troubles
Insist vigorously upon having IL IL
something else" is offered you. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Not one child dies where ten former
ly died from Group. People have larn-
ed the value Of One Minute Cough Cure
and use ii for severe lung and throat
troubles. 1t Immediately stops cough
ing. 1t never fails. r. II. Bellamy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-05-07

are becoming popular. On Thurs day evening one of the most success ful and enjoyable given by them "Gonfeds" took place at the Merrill Institute. Col. M W. Taggart pre- sided. The David Q. Dodd Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederaey and tGe John Selden Roane Camp, both of this cit,, assisted in receiy- ing the guest. Rev. J. F. Carr open ed the Session with a short but i'm
 pressive prayer Mrs. Kirsb favored the assemblage with an instrumental number that was enthusiastically re- ceived. Miss Reba DewoOdy ore of PiLe Bluffs most graceful and impressive elocutionists delivered a citation entitled "The Jacket of Glay." It was highly enjoyed and she was forced to respond to an en- core, rendering corieal negro dialect story, W hieh brought forth much laughter and applause. Rev. J F. Carr read a story of the first company enlisted in the civil war. The paper was q most excellently prepared one, and read iD one im- pressive maner. Miss Dulcie Benton charmed her hearers with vocal solo. The session was a grand social success and all who attended spent a most Dleasant evening"
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courses. The ladies found their places at the table by means of ex
 quisite hahd-painted cards, the handi-work of Miss Mildred Brad ford. The loom was beautifully decorated. The center piece was n cut glass vase oyerhowing with American Beauty roses. Each guest was given aisOuvenir. It was some thing to remind her of her pleasant childhood days. They were pleased and amused to receive little dolls, and other toys. After the luncheon, the guests contes ted to see who could rcpeat from memory the greatest number of Mother Goose rhymes. The successful ones were awardep priz IS, A tie resulted be- tween Mrs. Lee Fox and Mrs E. w. Freeman and beautiful etching in black and white was finally award ed to Mrs. Freeman. The afternoon
 was a most enjoyable one. The present W ere Mesdames Lee Fox, 5. G fr. John M. Taylor, J. l.. cas NJ Tayllpr, V. D. Hearn, F P RlleY, John R.
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Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Prof, McNeil's vocal recital crowd ed the hall Friday night and was highly enjoyed. The progaess of his pupils surprised everyone who had not heard them sing recently. Prof. McNeil leaves us next week to take charge ot the department of mnsic, in a school in Dallas. He has done much for the musical interests of our city, and will be greatly missed.
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THE BOOK CLUB-Mrs. John R. Fordyce was an efficient hostess for the members of the Hawthorne Book Club at the residence of Mrs. Percy Bradford Wednesday after noon. Previous the rendition of the program, the usual book drawing and distribution was indulged in. A greater part of the afternoon was spent in recalling many incidences of childhood days, during which the charming hostess requested the Iadies present to r cite poem, that theyl had rendered iwhe.I a ch Id. How familiar were the many cute pieces that were received by them. "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star ..There was a little girl that had little curl" and "If at first you don't succe ed and many others Of like nature, that brought to mind many pleasant scene of childhood. After each lady present had recited her short .but enjoyable verse the programc was rendered. Mrs. Lee Fox intercstingly discussed the au-
 ars qS .s'ldren's books. A simi-
 read by Mrs. 5. Geis-
 {lee :. ~r-Sx-..5 fhn va1y1a f3ip
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OUR STOCK.

Perfect the glow and glory of new born spring. .on3 all question of doubt it is Spring at K & B's. fashion show of Mems Clothing is now in pro- l, The crystalized thoughts of the best designs hale apparel is shown here appeals to the refined cultured tastes of all who e4f-s, for fashion The ,,otages of our bouse-and lrvSressiue poHcy-our ra methods our daring enterprise, ale all yours. sv give you greater buying privileges than those oved by the patrons of any other clothing house in
 state. in quality, variety style and reasonabieness
 price.
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Renew your Insurance policy at once with Bell-Vernon Co.,. IF Pine Street. You can't afford to wait until you burn out.
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Dr. Caldwell will make the address at the mems meeting at the Y. NJ. C. A. this afternoon at o'clock. All men are welcome.
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New and Original Adver Using

It is interesting to watch ti b new ideas always to be found in thd adyer- Using of Hood'Ia Sarsaparill 2 present line of advertisements Dssy cially unique, each Reg hnr familiar proverb and good qualities of th oUN cine. The argumen <srn #clinched by cona ' from people th 5 5 z sI9llype
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-05-07

Mir. Clifton Howell, our young society leader, has recovered from a very severe illness.
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The meeting of tn Women's Aux Hilary which was postponed from last Wednesday afternoon will be held at the building next. Wednesday at o'clock.
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1HlssllHlllNNllNNllNNlMN NNlllNlNMNlNNllNNNllNn
OUR SUCCESS

cannot be traced to accident or inheritance It has been legItimaely earned by us and we are earning today more than ever The people have appreciated our efforts and to the people We make all due acknow Judgements. We promise them that in the future as
 in the past, and particularly at the present. they will find the best values, the highest styles the lowest prices the farest dealings and the squarest treatment nent There is nothing too good for patrons, and right here it may be we'll to refer to cardinal prin ciple of our house, and that is your money back if
 there has been single word of misrepresentation by maker or seller
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Mr. T. H. Osborne left Saturday for two weeks tour over the Cot ton Belt road.
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Hanan's Shoes at Katzenstein's ill all lasts and toes.
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Many of our young people will go to Little Rock next Faiday to be present at the oratorical contest in |the afternoon.s
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ioyable one.
 MARRIED PEOPLES GANE-The Nk handsome home of Mir. and Mrs. E. c. Howell on West Fifth Avenue opened it's doors to the mem- bers of the Married Peoples Euchre Club on last Tuesday afternoon and the happy host and loving hostess received them most gracefully. The euchre game proved a pleasing Dast-time and was hugely enjoyed hv all. Dr. and Mrs. J. w. With7rs were the lucky winners of the haho- some prizes offered Refreshments were served. Those in attendance were: MT. and Mrs. K. E. Lee' MT. and Mrs. w. E. Riley, MT. and Mrs. Fl c. Rather, Mir. and Mrs. John M Tavlor. Dr. and Mrs. J. W Withers' Mrs. ". D. E.eern, MT. and Mrs. l.. c. Howell aud Miss Adele Hum.
 nOAT Ri6e-A party of young gen D tlemer enjoyed boat ilde eo Swan Lake last Sunday. They made the trip in the "Nellie' the steam yacht owned by Capt. Jeff. Hicks. They lett Fiue Bluff about o'ciock
 sunday morning and made the trip' 9 distance of over 30 miles in a httie
 less than three hours. While atSwan
 Lake the party was most royahy entertained by Miss Mary Hall' "no
 treated them to sumptuous i2
 o'clock luncheon. The return trip
 was madein about hours thus is
 due to the heavy pressure or the cu' rent of the then rising arKansas' It proved most pleasant occasion, The part twas cor posed ol Jos Vyer, Doe 3ald
 e&1
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Fl fAN-The young people were flaered a german at the home sN' :, Howell Saturday night. ,, gracefully led by Miss Lula apSon and Mir. Gerald Triplett. sPments were served.
 <
 hAlDS"--The Bachelor Maids s ''e royalty entertained by Miss Nutiedge at her home on West bo avenue Thursday afternoon.
 ''ess entertained the guests usual charming manner. At rOper hour the guests were N, ,1,eitesnments. Those present Nses Gussle Taggart, Grace |p,,, ,aucls Hunter, Sardis, Miss, j, ba.s Maggie Thompson, Cam 'sass tSsle Mills, Emma White, Ed usoge and Mrs. Ge
 l 2<
 0lfY EUCHRE AND GER '-nrs. R. H. Franklin was \, ~ a' TOT the enthusiastic mem ns Ae Duff City Social Club at parlors on West Second ave-
 uarsday evening. A large (.t s' ID attendance and usual |n,,,s "aS manifested in the game. ] wsn = winners were Mesd mes eh s''er who won the first. a
 0colate pitcher; s..A. Roser-
 secQnff a, 1xo,xs. A.sx, x&
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per was a seasonabie and most en- ioyable one.