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The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
TELEGRaPHlG SUMMARY.

The cZar OF Russia has typhoid fever.
The silver republican party will dis
band
McKinleys plurality is Delaware
was 3,6VI.
The southern yarn spinners put up
the price oI yarns.
The Dutch warship, with Kruger on
board, reaches SueZ.
Georsia's population is 2,2l6,231, an
increase of goo per cent.
The Kentucky sails from Algiers for
Naples to await orders.
The new torpedo boat Stockton has
gone ashore near Annapolis
A receiver is appointed for the firm
of William L. Strong & Co, or New
York.
Rev. d. 1. Craig is elected stated
clerk of the Presbyt erian synod of the
state.
Jeffries and Sharkey sign an agree
ment and put up the forfeits for fight
in May.
- At Savannah Mysterious" Billy
nith loses his fight with Jim Judge
y a foul.
E. G.. Stedman, receiver of Graz &
Co makes a statement, but gives no
definite information.
cations at Tampa causes the closing
of many cigar factories.
The New York grand Jury returns
true bills against the New York fraud
ulent divorce conspirators.
The seventh annual session of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
is in session in Montgomery.
Rev. Father John F. Barry, of Con-
cord, n. H., is run over and killed by
a cable car in New York city.
Captain Myers, commandant of the
American marine guard at Pekin, was
wounded by Chinese spear.
The corporation commission takes up
the complaints of Wilmington and 9TH
er cities against the railroads.
Carnegie will found and endow a
school of practical mechanics and in
dustrial sciences in Pittsburg, at a cost
of $4,000 600.
a passenger train on the Southern
is wrecked at Burlington. a passen-
ger and the fireman are injured, but
not seriously.
The people of Alabama are in doubt
as to who will be their next governor
in case Governor r-elect Sanford dies
before December 1St.
In Porto Rico public schools there
are 800 teachers and $4,000 scholars en-
rolled. There are 3O0,0 900 children who
do not attend schools.
A British marine court of inquiry
decides that J. Roberts, colored fireman
on a British steamship, must go to
England for trial for murder at sea.
The female college at Roanoke, Va.
was burned late yesterday morning.
All of the 150 young ladies escaped
without injury, most of them in bed
room costumes.
Admiral Brandford of the naval
bureau of equipment recommends the
establishment of a naval station at
Gaum and the establishment of sever
al coal depots. He reports successful
survey of trans-Pacific cable.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
CORPORATION COMMISSION
ways From Wilmington and Other
Points.
Especial to the MesSenger.)

Raleigh, n. c.. November 1.-THE
corporation commission met today and
took up the matter of freight rates.
There were present as representatives
of the great systems of railway j. NJ.
Culp, of the Southern: H. NJ. Emerson.
of the Atlantic Coast Line. and II. w.
3. Glover, of the Seaboard Air Line.
James Kyle, of Wilmington, appeared
as a complainant.
The furnl ture men We're represented
by J. S. White, secretary of the South
ern Furniture Manufacturers Associa-
ton, and Mr.. Webb. of Mebane. !
Complaints We're filed by the cham
berS of commerce of Wilmington, Char
lotte and Fayetteville. these being pro-
tests against the adoption of the pro-
posed classification.
The commission refused to adopt the
classifications and ordered that the
classification remain in force until mod
flied or che nSed by the commission.
The Seaboard Air Line was allowed
to give reduced freight rates on ma
terfals for the Raleigh hosiery mills
and cotton mill at Littleton.
The commission orSSsred the Seaboltrd
Air Line to give the same freight rate
on logs as in force on the Southern and
the Atlantic Coast Line.
A passenger train On the Southern
railway was derailed at Burlington.
The track was torn up a considerable
distance. The train ran 100 yards on
the ground. Mrs. Wiley Allen, of Haw
River, and Fireman Pearce, were in
jured, not seriously.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
OF THE BRITISH PRESS ON ATTITUDE
OF AMERICA TO CHINA
FOUNDED ON MISUNDERSTANDING
OF the Action of the Government-No
Obstacle to an Agreement Among the
Powers Interposed-In Agreement
With Them on the Questions of Pun-
ishment of the wrong-Doers. In
demnity and Security for the Future.
These Questions Left to the Negotiat-
ing Parties.

Washington, November 1.-THE rath-
er severe criticisms of the English press
upon the attitude OF the United States
government relative to the Chinese
complications, based upon the advices
of their American correspondents, have
naturally attracted a good deal of at
tention here.
With a view of aScertaining what
basis there might be for the criticisms,
an inquiry was today made in an au-
thoritative quarter with the following
results:
THE comments of the London press
upon the attitude of the United States
in the pending negotiations in China
are founded on complete misunder-
standing. So far from the government
interpOsing any obstacles to an agree
ment among the powers at Pekin, Mr..
Conger has been instructed frequently
and in urgent terms to do everything
possible to bring about a speedy agree
ment.
This government took no part in
the eXpendition to Pao Ting Flu, but
it made no protest against it, and has
given no expression of opinion to the
other powers as to its propriety.
This government is in agreement
with the powers in demanding severe
and adequate punishment of the prin-
cipal wrong-doers, indemnity for the
past and security for the future. 1t
does not, however, at this distance pre-
sumo to decide who are the most gull
ty, what punishment must be inflicted
in each particular case, and what SEN
tences are possible of execution. These
matters, as well as that of indemnity,
are left to the negotiators on the spot
1t is to be presumed that they will not
exact a reparation, either personal or
pecuniary, which it would be beyond
the power of China to carry out"
1t is said that the details of the prop
oSition before the council of ministers
at Pekin, as set out in the London
special dispatches, are substantially
correct. However, they are not in
cluded in any one note so far received
here officially, but are rather compris-
ed in series of notes and kilograms
that have been exchanged between the
state department and Minister Conger
day by day, as the negotiations pro-
ceeded. The state department has re-
garded several of these propositions as
extremely unwise ana undesirable, but
has not felt that this fact justified tn.
If1Hited States in withdrawing singlv
from the concert Of powers.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

TIE PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD
Rev. ID. 1. Craig Elected stated Clerk.
An Address by Rev. j. n. Lumpkin.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, November 1.-Two hundred
and forty-six delegates were present
at the Presbyterian synod here today.
Rev. D. 1. Craig, OF Reidsville, was
elected state clerk, TO succeed Rev. DR..
]. Alston Ramsey, deceased.s
Rev. DR.. ]. B. Lumpkin, educational
secretary of the southern general as
sembly. delivered an address on edu-
cation.
Communion services We're conducted
by Revs. Jethro Rumple and r E.
Johnson.
Tomorrow there will be a reunion and
banquet of members of the synod who
are alumni of Davidson college. This
embraces most of the delegates
AT tonishts session there was a pop
ular mee, ,ing in the interest of foreign
missions. Rev. DR.. A. I. Graham pre-
siding as chairman Of the home mis-
sion committee of synod. He reported
on the work of the past year-total
contributions $4,000. missions So 00O
over the previous year.
This was followed by an address By
Rev. DR.. John w. Davis for twenty
seven years missionary to China; also
by DIR. s. H. Chester. of Nashville
Tenn, general secretary of the south
ern church's foreign missions commit
tee.
Rev. DR.. Butler. of Brazil, made d
talk.
This missionary minister was followed
by a memorial sermon in memory of
ministers who died since the last meet
ing, those being Rev. DR.. w. A Wood,
Rev. DR.. J. Alston Ramsey, Rev DIR.
Roger Martin. Rev. G. w. Mcmillan,
Rev. j. L. Wicker and Rev. Dr. c. NJ.
Payne
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
ALABAMA's NEXT GOVERNOR
or-Elect Sanford Complicates Mat.
tiers.

Atlanta. Ga. November 14.-Accord-
ing TO kilograms received here from va
rious parts OF the south and from MEM
bers OF the legislature now in session
in Montgomery. some doubt exists as
to succession to the gubernatorial chair
OF Alabama after December lst in case
of the death of Governor-elect sam
ford.
AT joint session Of the general assem-
bly, Of Alabama has declared Governor
Sanford duly elected governor OF the
state. The question of qualification
and administration OF the oath of office
is deemed necessary in order 10 make
the president of the senate the legal
successor of Governor-elect Sanford IL
the latter dies.
This oath has not been admins cred
and members OF Governor Sanford :
family say they will not allow him -
take such an obligation in his present
condition.
A telegram TO the Associated Press
today from w. Fl. Sanford son OF the
governor-elect. at Opelika. says:
Il am watching closely the bedside
of my father and have no time nor in
clination to consider the governorship.
The legislature has declared him elect
ed and his physicians thing he will
able to take the oath of office at the
regular time
Another message from Representa-
tive John II. Wallace. Jr., of the
Hrntsvilie district. says:
Mr.. Sanford has been declared du-
ly elected governor by Speaker Pettus
in the presence of the senate. His son,
who is notary public. will administer
the oath of office today and forward
the same to the secretary OF state.
There is now no doubt that in the event
he dies before December Ist that the
president of the senate will be gov
ernor.''
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
FIGHTING AT CLOSE QUARTERS
Captain Myers Wounded in Siege at
Pekin by Chinese Spear.

washington, November 14.-Admiral
,Ean Reypen, surgeon of the navy, has
received a report concerning the wound
ing of Captain Myefs, the ranking Of
ticer at Pelxin. TIE wound proves 10
have been most -Fovel, being made by
a Chinese Spe5r and is one of the few
wounds from such weapon that
American surgeons have been called
upon to treat. 1t also evidences the
close quarters at which the American 4
commander at Pelxin was engaged with
the Chinese spearman The woufd has
healed to some extent, and Captain
MYERS is convalescent, although it
has been deemed advisable TO remove
him to the naval hospital at Yokoha-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
The Car Has Typhoid Fever

st. Petersburg, November 1.-THE
attack of influerza from which the czar
has been suffering has now developed
symptoms of typhoid fever. The indis-
position of his majesty was first an
nounced November End and presented
the usual symptoms until yesterday
when his illness assumed the character
of typhoid.
Baron de Fredericks. the master of
the imperial household. has issued the
following bulletin:
His majesty passed good night.
His general condition is satisfactory.
Temperature 10f6; pulse 92. His head
is clear and the strength of the pa
tient is quite satisfactory. The dag
nosis shows typhoid. which, for the
present, is pursuing a thoroughly sat-
iSfactory course.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
Revenge for Chinese CrueIties.

LonGon, November l4.-Dr. Morrison,
wiring to The Times from Pekin Mon
day and referring to the German ex-
pedition to the tombs of the Ming di-
nasty, and Kalgan, says:
Opinion here condemns the looting
of tombs, although no punishment
could be excessive for the cruelties re-
Gently revealed. One English mission
ary had his eyes burned in their sock
cts with incense sticks. He survived
his agonies for thirty-six hours.
"A loyal Chinaman today discussed
with me the probability of General Tug
Flu Hsiag raising rebellion among
the discontented Moslems in western
China"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
Confesses to the Murder of Little
Girl.

Denver. Colo. November IA pair
of overaus and sAirt stainel with
blood were found IN the baggage of the
three colored asan. Preston porter and
his two soma who are detained in the
city prison here on account OF suspl-
cion that John Porter. one OF the col
ored beSs. was the murderer of Louise
Frost
They had shipped their baggage &c
Lawrence, Kan, hut ii was returned tc
Denver unopened. After withstandins
the pressure of the sweat box at the
city Jail for four DAYS. John Porter
who is 16 years old. tonight broke dowr
| and confessed every detail of the kill
| ing of the 11-year-old girl.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

During the summer season, cramps
come upon us suddenly and remain
until the pain rs driven away by dose
or two Of Pain-Ki11er, the celebrated
cure for an summer complaints, from
forms of cholera morbus or dysentery.
No household should be without the
Pain-Killer. Avoid substitutes, there Is
but one PafntKiller. Perry Davis :
25c. and soc.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
silver Republican Party to Disband

Minneapolis. Mimi. November a.
Members of the silver republican ma
tional committee have been in confer
ence here over the question Of the par
ays future. Among those partlclpat-
ing were Charles a. Towne, chairman
of the commi ttee; George III. Shibiey,
of Illinois. and E. S. Corser, OF this
city, treasurer of the committee II Is
understood they have decided TO issue
an address in which they win express
the belief that time has come for the
giving up of the party organization.
All silver and Lincoln republicans viii
be urged, 1T is understood. to become
democrats.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
@rnegfe's school of Practical
Mechanics.

PittSburg November 14.-AndreW
Carnegie it is stated on unqueStion-
able authority, has another surprise
for Pittsburg and in its accomplish
ment is willing. as usual. to spend sew
eral millions of dollars. His purpose is
said to be the establishment OF poly
technic school for the instruction OF
rractical mechanics and the industrial
sciences. The amodnt of money which
it is said will be spent by Mr.. Carnegie
in rounding and endowing the school is
IS. .OOO. 900. Details of the proposition are
expected to be made known tomorrow
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

Many people worry because they be-
lieve they have heart disease. The
chances are that their hearts are all
right but their stomachs are unable to
digest food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di-
gests what you eat and prevents the
formation of gas which makes the
stomach press against the heart. 1t
will cure every form of indigestion. r.
R BellamY
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

You can't afford to risk your NE by
allowing cough or cold to develop into
pneumonia or consumtion- One Min
ute cugh Cure will cure throat and
lung troubles quicker than any other
preparation known. Many doctors use
Is as a specific for grippe. IL is an in
fallible remedy for Group Children like
IL and mothers endorse IL r. r Bel
lamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

The man or party that stands square
ly for a principle has no cause TO feel
down hearted when victory does not
come his way. The men who does IN
continually changing 10 regarded az an
office-seeker and a party that pursues
the same course 10 no better.-Durham
Herald
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
Mexican Cotton Mill Operatives Strike

Puebla. Mexico, November 14.-Ow-
ing to a reduction in wages in the cot
ton mills 5000 operatives have struck
and the authorities have taken meas
ures to prevent trouble which is threat
ened. Some of the cotton mill owners
are not sorry to have a reason for clos
ing their mills until they can dispose
of their surplus stock. Some mills had
already shut down or were running on
half time.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

IL YOU nave ever seen child in the
agony of Group you can realize now
grateful mothers are for One Minute
couch Cure which gives relief az soon
a. it ID administered. It quickly cures
eou<f,e. colds and all throat and lung
troubles. r. r Ben&my.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16
He Kills His Two Partners.

Bonita La, November 1S.-In a fight
today over the business affairs connect
ed with the operation. of a store here
p. s. Bachelor killed his partners, j..
a. Williams and F. +. Melbourne. All
three were prominent citizens.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

Both makers and circulators of coun-
terfefts commit fraud. Honest men
will not deceive you into buying worth
less counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. The original is infallible
for curing piles, sores eczema and all
skin diseases. r. r. Bellsmy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

Atlanta, Ga, November IA bill to
disfranchise the negro was introduced
in the lower house OF the Georgia leg
islature today by Representative Hard.
wick, OF Washington county. A bill
similar in character was introduced at
the last session, but was defeated.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

Dewitt's Little Early Rasers are the
best liver pills ever made Easy to take
and never grippe r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-11-16

A preliminary survey of the Jackson,
Columbus and Northwestern railroad
has begun
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
GILMORE'S MILL.

February ~.
"Was it cold up here Sunday ?" Well,
pard, if you are not a good fighter, don't
ask us.
Misses Rosa and Ressie Swartz left Fri
day for their uncle's, Mr. j. g. Swartz, at
Idem, Va. We understand they will be abb
sent some time for the purpose OF studying
music.
Mr.. D. G. Burks is working at night on
account Of the illuess Of Mr.. Stratton, at
Balcony Falls, Mr., Harry Burks Is working
nights here in place OF Davy.
go dem golden sinners - the g. & o. left
Monday but somehow or other they were
silver streaks at last.
The 'deestrick school closed Friday.
We are glad to note the improved condi
ton OF Mr.. w. r. Hatcher, who has been
suffering from stomach trouble for several
weeks.
Mr.. c. T. Miller, OF Basic, was iii this
place Monday on business
Mr.. 5. j. Mcdaniel, of Natural Bridge,
shipped Monday another car load OF line
hickory billets to the Virginia and North
Carolina Wheel Company at Richmond, Va.'
Monday.
England has plenty Of money to spend to
wards destroying life, butnot one copper to
give TO extend life. Look at the Transvaal
Then on starving lndial JAKEY.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
IN JACKSON'S MEMORY.

A bill was introduced in the Senate
Monday, which passed that body and
was communicated to the House, to
incorporate the Stonewall Jackson
Memorial Association, which proposes
10 purchase the Chandler House, near
Guinea Station, in Caroline county, in
which General Jackson died, together
vita the farm on which the house Is
located, and to preserve the building
as nearly as can be, in its original form ,
and to collect therein such furniture,
POI traits, boois, manuscripts, and
other relies as we're possessed by him
or connected with his career.
The building is to be kept open
without charge TO visits that may be
paid to 1t by any member Of the asso-
citation. The association is empowered
to solicit from individuals, corporations
and Confederate associations such
dora,ions and gifts as may be made,
aud sue devices and requests as may
be lett to it, whether ia money, books,
papers, portraits Or other property.
And the association being entirely
dependent for The resources with which
to carry out It's object upon the liber-
atty OF admirers oil The high character
of General Stonewall Jackson, aud Of
the great services rendered by him to
his country, it is provided that the
names OF 4 persons contributing shall
transcribed upon a record-book,
and that the same shall be safely kept
among the archives of the association.
Among the corporators are Colonel
W. T. Poague, Captain D. e. Moore,
and G. D. Letcher, OF Lexington.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
LECTURE BY DIR. CURRELL.

The second Of the series Of entertainments
given by the Teachers Association ofLynch
burg was given last night at the Y. M. c. A.
and consisted Of most admirable address
by DR.. W. S. CurIell, professor OF English
at Washington and Lee University. Licking
ton, Va. DIR. Currells subject was more
Beyond In Literature and Life.'
DR., Currell was introduced by Mr.. +. s.
Kirkpatrick In a most pleasing and happy
manner. DR.. Currell really needs no intro
duction to Lynchburg audience. This is
the second time he has lsctured In this city
and he can always be assured Of hearty
and cordial welcome.
In language simple and good old Anglo,
Saxon, In dictIon pure, In thought forcefnl,
In expression impressive, the speaker Illus
trated the progress made In literature and
the possibilities still beyond. True literature
he stated, is the artistic embodiment IN
language OF the thoughts and emotions OF
the soul, and the reason why some readers
are read and reread Is because they obtain
sure grasp upon the eternal verities OF ns'
ure man, and God, In order to enrich our
experience in these we must cultivate first
a stalwart individuality; second, large re-
serve power; third, oneness Of aim; fourth,
perseverance, PERSISTENCE other words
stick -at-iveness. These points were aptly
illustrated and were immensely enjoyed by
the large audience.
1t is impossible to do justice to the lecture
as delivered. To appreciate 1t fully, one
must hear It. 1t was literary gem and
literary treat. DR.. Currell has the ability K
express himself In way that tells.
| II the Teachers Association Is as success
| full in the remaining entertainments as the,
have been in this one, their success as al
established factor in the literary develop
ment and entertainment Of the city is az
lsured
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-02-28
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDEN T

lev. John Fl. wilkinson former
resident of this county, died at his
home ia Blair county, Pa, Tuesday,
February 20, 1900, in the Goth year OF
his age, Mr., Wilkinson was born in
Rockbride county near Lexington and
was brother of the late DR.. W. A.
Wilkinson, OF Colllerstown, Va, and S.
f, Wilkinson, of Oak Dale.
At the age of seventeen he went to
Bedford county, Pa, where he resided
until a few years before his death
He joined the Nj. e, Church when
young man and was for many years al
earnest and efficient preacher, and en-
joyed the confidence and esteem OF all
Who knew him.