The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-03

-AAlAtpuku no Ouc anticipates any
contest today over the nomination OF
John Charles r Thomas ~ congress
from this district. there is quite . large
attendance OF delegates. Craven coun-
~ being notably well represented.
who will, by their action, endorse Mr.
Thomas excellent congressional record
and give him q second term Messrs.
H. l. Cook, of Cumberland. and E.
w Kerr, OF Sampson, are the promi-
nent candidates for n position o.
presidential elector-both esteemed in
the counties OF the party. MIR. Cook
being the chairman Of the democratic
county executive committee, and an
interchangeable worker and strong speak
er in the cause OF democracy. The
convention will be called 10 order at
1870 o'clock in the court room by Cap
tain ]. Ct. Kenan, of Duplin. chairman
OF the district executive committee
A call has been issued for a mass
meeting of the republicans OF Cumber-
land county in the town hall on Satur-
day, 30th instant. The movement
does not seem to have n particular
leader or father, as the call is un-
signed, but Is, in general terms, for
the good of the party"
4 picnic excursion down the Cape
Fear river on the steamer Hurt yes
terday was heartily enjoyed by the
pupils of the Sunday school of Hay
Street Methodist church and their
riends. a halt was made at Cedar
Greek, where a splendid dinner was
served in the grove, the excursionists
returning 10 the city about 5 o'clock.
Cross Creek Lodge, l. O. O. F., at
the last meeting elected the following
officers for the ensuing term: C H.
Williams, n. G.; w. B. Malloy. V.
G.; w. j. Brown, r; S; w. d. Gar
ter, F. S.; H. r.. Horne, treasurer.
Following are the officers elected OF
Pine Encampment: b. c. Gorham.
C. P; A. v. Maultsby, H. P; j. C.
Cowell, S. w; w. 3. Malloy, j. w;
w. D.. Caster, scribe.
The racing teams of the fire depart
ment were quite successful in their
lawn party in front of the Military
Academy last evening, the proceeds
to be devoted to d~efraying expenses al
the Firemen's Tournament in Whining
mington. Miss Maggie Bell Mcdonald
carried off the prize in the greatest
number of votes cast for the prettiest
girl.
Jealousy over a woman has put Gil
more, a young negro of Gray's Creek
township, in Jail, to be tried for the
killing of Scott, another negro. They
were both walking from churc with
Della Drake, a colored girl, n be-
came angered in a difficulty over the
woman, resulting in the death of Scott
~ O. oAAON AOl - PA1NOA- 49,
latter declares that Scott was the ag-
gressor, and pleads self-defense.
DR.. j. v. McGougan and Mr.. j. S.
Mcneil have bought a steam wheat
t~hresher, and yesterday panned out
107 bushels of fine grain for Mr.. w. w.
Huske from his cid on Hay Mount.
They will operate the machine in this
and adjoining counties.
Thomas Fort is now at liberty,
Judge Moore, in chambers at Wilson,
having granted the application for re-
duction of bail bonds The bitterness
of feeling has die down. and he will
doubtless quietly stand his trial for at
tempt at assault on Mrs. Driver at
Hope Mills.
Lieutenant Alfred Mckethan, a ma
tive of this city, now an officer in the
United States navy, has been ordered
to China. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Blount
recently married at COhoes, n. Y,
Blount's mother in his city, Mrs. NJ.
j. Pemberton, passing the remainder
of the summer at Mt. Airy.
Promptly at 1926 o'clock Captain
Kenan chairman of the district com
mittee, called the convention to order
and an earnest prayer was offered by
Rev. H. P. Graham, of the Presbyte-
rian church, after which Mr.. l.. B
Hale and Mr.. r. A. Nun were made
secretaries. Captain kenan'S speech
was brief but timely and stirring. The
call of the roll showed all the counties
represented. The committees on per
manen organization, etc, were ther
announced and after conference by thu
committee on permanent organization
| the following officers were reported
for the convention, through uhe chair
man, Mr.. w. E. MurchisOn, Of Moore
Captain Kenan, chairman; Messrs
r. A. Mum, l.. b. Hale and j. II
Myrover, secretaries.
While the committees We're in con
ference Messrs H. A. Bryan, Of Craven
and G. c. Lyon, of Bladen, entertain
ed the convention with ringing speech
es on the amendment.
Mr.. D. E. McIver, of Moore, chair
man, reported from the committee Of
rules and platform, denouncing trust
and imperialism, advocating tn
amendment, and heartily endorsing
Hon. Charles R. Thomas. The repor
was unanimously adopted, and nOmi
nations were then declared in order
| eloquent and scholarly speech, place,
in nomination Hon. Charles r
Thomas, which nomination was abb.
seconded by Colonel w. S. Cook, o
Cumberland, G. c. Lyon of Bladen, d
E. McIver, of Moore, I. A. Murchisor
of Cumberland, and w. E. Murchisor
of Moore. Mr.. Thomas was then nom
/ mated enthusiastically by reclamation
The nomination of presidential cleo
tor was then declared in order, an
| Captain J.. ID. McNeill very ably offer
ed the name of Mr.. H. L. Cook. an'
Mr.. Howard, of Sampson, nominate
MI. E. NJ. Kerr. His speech set tn
convention aglow with enthusiasm a
his fire and quaint humor. Mr.. Kerr
withdrew in an eloquent speech in IA
vor of Mr.. III. l.. Cook, who was nom
mated elector by reclamation
On motion of Mr.. John Underwood
Major E. H. Hale was heartily endors
ed for national committeeman.
On motion of Mr.. Bryan, of Craven
! H. Med. Robinson was made delegat
to the national convention in place o
C. c. Lyon, resigned. After stirring
fine speeches of acceptance by Messrs
Thomas and Cook, the convention, aftel
| some routine business, adjourned.
Robert P. Howell, Jr., Of Goldsboro
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