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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
DIST RlCT ATTORNEY OSBORNE
In CharIotte-He Talks about the Mol
fneux Case.
charlotte Observer.)

Mr.. James w. Osborne, assistant
in Charlotte yesterday.
Fer the benefit OF a humber of his
relatives, he produced a large album
containing the photographs Of all the
Barnet and Cornish letters and of
many letters admitted to have been
written by Molineux- Speaking briefly
in detail, he ace the history of the
case from start to finish. AS he pro-
ceedeS his voice at times rose to the
earnest, impassioned tone f an orator.
He Wished to convince his people that
he had been right in his theory OF the
crime.
In speaking of the possible fate OF
Molineux, Mr.. Osborne said that the
death sentence would be pronounced,
of course. and that there is no prOba-
bility Of this sentence being changed
ts Fife Imprisonment, as IS ~equent
done in capital cases in this state.
Poisoning is a slow, deliberate thing"
said he: and in a trial for such a
crime the verdict Of a jury must bring
death II there is a conviction.
And the verdict Of the jury in the
MoIiaeux case was reached after care
full reasoning and convincing proof.
That jury is the best jury of this CEN
fury"
Il had no doubt as to the result in
this ase In ten minutes / can con-
vince any man living that MOlineux
vas the p%OisOner. Why, the writing Of
the words 'Oblige' and city in the
MOhneux admitted letters and the ad-
mitted letters of the p%Oisoner are
proof sufficient for conviction And
ook at the letters to the patent medi-
cine with their nev~er-varying
monOtony of please and very and
'obIige' and other words. Providence
was too strong for Molineux. There
war no possible chance for his escape"
Then Mr.. Osborne discussed at some
length other ssrects of the case, speak
ing Somewhat in a resume OF his last
speech before the Judy.
At the beginning of the trial Mr.. Os-
borne said ne had originated a scheme
of prosecution in capital cases, which
is good not only in this one case, but
for all cases and for all time After
exacting "A promise that il would not
be published, he told his scheme. With
out emphasizing the mysterious, II is
very clever and startling And dc you
know" ne continued, with all their
guessing as to my plans, the New
York papers never once thought OF my
real purpose, though il seems to me
that Ii should have been as plain as
day 20 them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
How He Knew His S'Wbite Folks.T

One OF the Old-time southern negroes
went to Boston to make his fortune.
After Il week of walking up and down
ne found himself penniless, and no
work in sight.
Then he went from house TO house.
e yon please. suh," he began, when
his ring at the front door was answer
ed. Cant you give a pO' cullud man
work ter do or sOmethin' ter eat?'
And the polite answer invariably
MAS. mo. Mister.-very sorry, but
have nothing for you"
Every one who answered his ring
addressed his as Mr." but shut their
doors and hearts against him.
Finally, ne rang the bell at a brown
stone front.
\ gentleman appeared and the old
NAN began:
Boss. I is sta~vin'. Can't you gimme
some vittles?"
You darned black. kinkey-headed
rascAE' exclaimed the gentleman.
How dare you ring h bell at my
front door? Go round the back yard
way to the kitchen, and h Cookll
give yoE sOmething-you black"
Bat just there the old man fell on his
knees, exclaiming:
Thank de Lawd, / foun' my W
white folks at last, Thank de Lawd, l
foam 'em-I fOun' 'emi"-Atlanta Con-
stitution-
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NO A

Last night saw the blasting of the
hopes of those who thought the Ma
tional Base Ball League was about to
have a rival, and now the proposed
new association is a thing of the past
for this year, at least
President Phil Peterson said last
night:
When NcGraw and 1 were in Chi
cago we found nat things were not
going right, and We determined TO In
vestigate Philadelphia before we en-
deavored to find an eighth city. AS Mr.
Gilmore could not satisfy US that he
meat business, we came to the cenclu-
sion that it was better not TO continue
the struggle this season, but to give up
the idea OF forming the association
circuit this season.
we want it distinctly understood
that We have in no way given up the
fight. Six of our cities are hrmely in
line anxious to put teams in the field,
and our only reason for not keeping
on with the project now is that before
we could strengthen all the weak
points it would be too late to begin to
give games this season-"-Baltimore
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LIABLE 10 BE SHOT.

London. February Is@John O'Don-
nell and Major John Mcbride. the lat
ter commanding the Irish brigade an
South Africa. were today nominated
to fill the vacancy in the house of CON
mons for South Mayo. caused by the
resignation October 60. 1899. OF Michael
Davitt, Irish Nationalist as a protest
against the Boer war
The Globe this afternoon declares
that il Major Mcbride Is qualified for
election to parliament he Is also Liable
To be shot as i traitor as soon SIS cap
tured, as only British subjects are eligi-
BILE for election to the House or Com
mons
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
Especial to Baltimore SUM

Guayaquil, Ecuador, February IS
Archibald J.. Sampson, United States
minister to Ecuador. has written in
Quito officially to the minister of for
.eign relations in reply to the latter's
inquiry concerning a cablegram from
the United States concerning a report
ed attempt to buy the Galapagos Is
lands.
Mr.. Sampson says he has received 4
message from Secretary Hay, in Wash
|ington, stating:
II inclose a copy Of senate resolution
mo. Il, in the first session of the Fifty
sixth congress-, by which you will see
there is no foundation whatever for
the statement that President McKin>
ley to communicate to con-
lgress officially any of the supposed or
imaginary steps projected by the
American government for obtaining
tthe domain of The Galapagos Islands
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
AMERICAN GOODS CAPTURED

British steamer Sabine, Captain Tay-
lor. which left New York January 4
with a miscellaneous cargo. has been
seized by h British gunboat Thrush
and taken to Delagoa bay on suspicion
of having on board articles ocrtrabAnA
OF war.
before the Sabine sailed r,ora New
York It was rumored that sne had %
board q large quantity Of provisions,
arms, ammunition. army blankets and
general supplies. but no confirmation
OF the rumor was obtained. The vesse1
waS cleared for Delagoa bay.1
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
VESSEL OWNERS SEEK RELIEF.

Washington, February ia large
delegation Of vessel owners from
Maryland and Virginia called upon
Secretary Root and General Wilson,
chief of engineers, at the war depart
ment today, with a view of having
their assistance in securing a modifi-
cation of the existing law, which prac-
tically prohibits the dumping at ashes
in any part of the Chesapeake Bay
and it's tributaries. The members of
the delegation said their business is
seriously hampered by the interpreta-
ton of the law. Their appeal for re-
lief is due to the recent action of Unit
ed States Commissioner Rogers in COM
hitting Captain James Mason, of the
Old Bay Line steamer CASTOR, for the
action of the United States grand jury
on the charge of dumping ashes into
the Patapsco river and Chesapeake
bay. What they desired of the war de-
partment was the designation Of GER
tain specified limits within which the
necessary dumping of ashes from the
steamers might be permitted.
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Wilson Notes.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wilson. n. C. February 19.

Correspondence of The MeSSenger.)
Wilson, N. c., February 10.
Criminal court was opened here this
morning by Judge Battle. The docket
is a very heavy n and will very prob
ably carry the session into next week.
1t was decided this morning by the So
%licitor, Mr.. Larry Moore. to take up
the Jail cases first. There are about
seventeen prisoners now confined in the
jail. These will occupy the courts at
tention through Wednesday. The three
capital cases will then be taken up.
Jefferson, the murderer Of Calvin
Barnes, will be given his second trial,
His counsel, Mr.. John E.. Woodland, is
making a determined effort to have
the trial moved to another county.
Public sentiment is not in favor of
such a move. 1t is claimed that the
prisoner can be given a fair and i'm
partial trial in Wilson and that JUS
tice demands his trial in Wilson near
the scene of his crime. The lynching
sentiment has passed away, but in its
place has come a xed determination
that no legal trick shall rob justice Of
its due in this case. Some of the best
legal talent in eastern Carolina is
working on the ase
William D. Ruffin will also be put
on trial for the murder of Robert L.
Bullock. This case is arOusing a great
deal of interest. Both Of the parties
were we'll thought of in Wilson. Pub
lie sentiment is very much divided as
to Ruffin's guilt of wilful murder. The
plea in the case will very probably be
self-defense. RUffn has employed
Messrs. S.. A. Woodland, F. A Woodland
and John E. Woodland. The solicitor
will be aided by Mr.. Charles B. Az
cock.
Lou Daughtride will be put on trial
for the murder of Neal Jordan. Last
summer the prisoner killed Jordan and
made his escape. He was caught in
Newport News, "a, and brought to
Wilson in January.
Mr.. Howard Meacham, who lives
about three miles from Wilson, died
yesterday. The remains were taken in
charge by the Odd Fellows and brought
to Wilson, where they were buried The
deceased was a brother of the late T.
]. Meacham, Atlanti Ciost Lin agent
at Kinston. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hurley at the
Methodist church.
Mrs. Lucy Anderson entertained a
few friends Monday night at her home
on Nash street. The evening was
spent in playing games, music and reel
tations. The entertainment was in
honor Of Miss Tyrell. of Lynchburg,
Va, who is the guest OF Miss Lizzie
Anderson.
Rv. T. A. Bishop, Of Steadman, the
new presiding elder Of this district,
preached his first sermon in he Meth
odist church here yesterday. His con-
%gregation was very favorably impress
ed with his talk.
Mr.. n Mrs. George D. Green have
returned from Greensboro, where they
went to attend the funeral of Mrs
Green's sister, Mrs. Judge Bynum-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
A BLIZZARD IN NEW YORK.
Shipping at a Standstin-Trains snow
Bound-Many Accidents.

New York. February 17.-Wfth all the
fury Of a blizzard the first real snow
storm Of the winter descended upon
New York today. For many hours
snow came down SO heavily that build
ings a block away were only dark
bIurs.
A wind out of the northeast, blow
ing twenty-five to thirty miles an
hour. whirled the snow about in thick,
binding clouds About ten inches had
fallen by midnight and ii was still
showing fiercely.
Great was the menace TO shipping
because of the binding storm and the
inshore wind. The last ship to arrive
in this port today was the Campania,
which passed quarantine at $50 O'Clock
a. m.
The American liner St. Louis was
due this morning. but she was not re-
ported up to midnight. La Touraine
is due tomorrow, but it is not expected
that she will reach port on time. The
last ship out vas the Etruria, which
left her pier at s o'clock a m.
The Graf Waldersee which attempted
TO pass out, vent aground near Rome
shoals at 6 o'clock p. m.
Harbor shipping was almost at a
~standstill. Fog bells were ringing and
Terry DOdlS were creeping dDOul, Tul-
ming on slow schedule. On land trains
were delayed and in many instances
stalled by the storm, the high wine
causing the snow to drift.
AS a result of the storm the poor Of
the city suffered greatly and the de-
partment of charities had to extend it's
utmost energies to relieve the suffer-
ing. A great many accidents were re-
ported by the police, and ambulances
from the various hospitals were con
tinually on the go throughout the day.
As yet but one death from cold and
exposure has been rernrted. AS many
as forty people are suffering from frac-
tured limbs from falls.
Throughout the suburbs of New
York, in Long Island and about New
Jersey. everything pointed to a partial
blockade by the NOW
THE STORM IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, February 1.-THE heav-
lest snow storm since the blizzard Of
last year. and the first genuine fall
OF the season has been in progress in
the state of Pennsylvania since last
night. Throughout the state the fall of
snow varied from 2 to 10h inches.
At a late hour tonight the force Of
the storm had been spent and the
thermometer began to fall, indicating
a cessation by early morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
story of n Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George ID. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: My
wife has been so helpless for five years
thai she could not turn over in bed
alone. After using two bottles Of Elec-
trie Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work"
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, sleep
I~essness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine is a godsend
TO weak, sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
by R. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
ENGLAND's MoMENToUs CRISIS

London, February 17.-Michael Da-
witt. who resigned his seat in the
house of commons as a protest against
Great Britain's policy towards the
T~ransvaal. starts for South Africa
mex week. In an interview with a rep
re~sentative Of tie Associated Pres to-
day, he said:
My resolve to go to South Africa
has absolutely no political significance,
but my doctor ordered a change Of
climate and I am going where every
body'S thoughts are conferred, to see
and learn what every one wants to
know about the unequal struggle which
has been going IN since October. No
matter how the struggle ends, it will
raise the biggest international prob
lens of this century in Europe, while
the varying fortunes Of the combatants
are certain to exercise a marked in
1uence on the presidential election in
America Whether as a victor or van
quished, England is about to face a
momentous crisis, the political outcome
of which may radically affect the whole
fabric of her empire. 1 intend to visit
Cape Colony and the Transvaal and
learn the real facts regarding the racial
fight between the British and the Afri-
kanderS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION.

Washington, February 1.-THE ma
tional society of the Children of the
American Revolution opened its fifth
annual convention today. Delegates
from New York. Dakota, Wisconsin,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode ISL
and, New Hampshire, Ohio, Connect
cut and many other states were pres
ent, in addition to the state directors
and the presidents of the local socie-
ties.
The meeting was opened by prayer
by the chaplain, Mrs. Teunis S. Ham
lin. Mrs. David Lothrop, h national
president, made a stirring address OF
welcome. Reports Of h national
board were then read.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
announcement.

To accommodate those who are par
tial to the use Of atomiZers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Cream Balm in liquid form, which
Will be known as Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price, including the spraying
tube. is IS cents. Druggists or by mail.
The liquid form embodies the medicinal
properties of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by the
membrane and does not dry up the Sc
cretions III changes them to a natural
and healthy character. Ely Brothers,
90 Warren Street. New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
THE HOPE MILLS MATER POWER
n Great Dam Completed = Splendid
Music Recital-New Yorker Praises
Our Truckers-Social Gatherings.
Correspondence Of The Messenger.)

Correspondence OF The Messenger.)
Fayetteville. N. c., February Il.
The Hope Mills Manufacturing Com
president. with headquarters in the
Drexel building in Philadelphia, has
Just completed a dam across Rockfsh
at an expenditure OF S2o. 600. for the
benefit of factory No. . in the COM
lpany's complete line OF plants 1t is
a splendid piece Of work. and will fur
Inish water rower hardly surpassed
anywhere in the state.
Rarely has an evening been more
heartily enjoyed by a cultured assem-
blage OF Fayetteville people han last
might when an elaborate sacred music
recital was rendered in St Johns
Episcopal church. The instrumental
execution Of Miss Georgia Worth. the
lorganist, was faultless, Inc won for
her unstinted praise. Delightful were
Messrs- N b. Alexander and II. E.
Sheetz: the solos Of Mrs. Morgan and
Mrs. r w. Bidgood; the duets of Miss
Belle Alderman and Rev. j. Y. Yandle,
and Miss Marion Mallett and Mrs.
Morgan, and the sextette of Revs.
Isaac w Hughes and ]. Y. Yandle. and
IMeSSrs. Bash, j.. d. Williams. Sheetz
and Alexander. The reporter regrets
1.-THE impossibility Of giving the whole
performance, and the necessity of
limiting himself to the above leading
members on the programme.
| Our Importance as a trucking sec
ition is receiving the attention which
lit deserves During the week Mr..
ICharles Pape. head Of the large fruit
and produce house in New York city,
ihaS beer paying US a visit-attracted,
Ihe was so kind as to say, by the SUI
lperior quality of the truck shipped to
northern markets from this point. He
was pleased with the city and its sur
~lroundings, and thought our soil and
climatic advantages great for the
Igrowth of choice stun in fruits and
learly vegetables. By the way, large
shipments Of lettuce have been made
from here, n it is OF unusually fine
Equality.
A german, replete with all the at
tractive accessions of toilettes, beauti-
full women and the stirring music OF
iRemsburg's Big Six" orchestra, was
lgiven in McKethan's hall last evening.
lin compliment to Misses Isabelle Bryan
Iof New Bern; Moore, Of New Bern, and
dick, of Randleman.
Mrs. T. M. Hunters re-idence on
dick street presented a beautiful scene
yesterday afternoon, t~hronged with
Elovely women in evening dress. enjoy
ing a tea" given in honor of Mrs. H.
Nv. Lilly.
The Fayetteville Library Association
has changed it's quarters from the sec
Iond floor Of the McDuffie building on
Market square to rooms prepared for
it in the new book store of Mrs. Hins-
dale and Miss P. III. Matthews. A
large increase of books and other i'm
Iprovements will be made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
WOODS NEW ORDERS.

Santiago de Cuba, February 120Gov-
'ernor-General Woods general orders
the prerogatives Of military
and civil governors are
creating a sensation here.
The press is divided as to their effect,
the more radical organs declaring that
it means a longer occupation Of the
country by Americans.
The provision trasferring public
to the civil department on April
LIST causes alarm among the many
employees, a. they expect
when the transfer il made.
The of American and for
eign business enterprises are also some
what concerned. The Spaniards. who
control the principal business under
takings here, are particularly anxious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
MORE CANADIAN TROOPS.

! Cape Town, February 1S.-The Brit
fish steamer Laurentian. Captain MI
imam. which sailed from Halifax Jan
Iuary 71st with the first artillery sec
ition of the second Canadian contingent
of troops for service against the Beers.
arrived at this port today. The troops
were welcomed by Major John Han
y-Williams, military secretary to
ISir Alfred Miner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
SNOW STORM IN VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Va, February f1.-Snow
has fallen quite steadily here and
throughout the state today. 1t now
lies on the ground here to a depth of
about four inches.
Woodstock reports a depth of TWEEN
ty inches. AT Heathville, Northumber-
land county, a regular blizzard is said
to be prevailing.
Norfolk, Va. February lit began
raining here this morning and was fol-
lowed by sleet. Tonight it is showing
ard raining and the wind is blowing
about thirty-fve miles an hour. Disas-
tiers at sea are expected tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
The Best Prescription For ChiIis.

And Feve is a bottle OF Growers
Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula In
plainly printed on each package. IL L.
simply Iron and Quinine in a tasteIess
form and is compounded In ooEreok
proportions. The reason imitafors d
o advertise their formula Is because
they know you would not buy their
medicine II you knew Its ingredteutR
Growers is the original. and is the ONT
hfll and fever remedy sold throughout
the entire malarial section Of the Unit
ed States. No cvre. no pay. Price -.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
THE KENTUCKY LEGISLATURES.

Louisville, February ia joint res
olution vas adopted by the democratic
legislature today adjourning the body
to meet at Frankfort next Monday.
Governor Beckham will remain here
until the g~ubernatorial case is decid-
ed by the court of appeals.
Frankfort, KY, February 1.-THE re-
publican house today adopted a resolu-
ton extending thanks Ito that gallant
soldier and patriotic statesman, Gov
ernor Roosevelt, for words Of cheer
to Governor Taylor"
The democratic attorneys represent
ing Governor Beckham hold a confer
ence tomorrow to decide on a propo-
sition to be submitted to a conference
between them and Governor Taylor's
attorneys Monday concerning an
agreed case involving all the issues
arising from the three injunction suits
growing out of the contests over the
state offices.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
~BiSmarck,S Iron Nerve

Was the result Of his splendid
Health. Indomitable will and tremen-
energy are not found where
stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Iare out Of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power Of brain and body
Only % cts. at r. R.. Bsllamy's Drug
IStOra
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
Inducement to Manufactures.

Jackson, Miss, February ia con-
current resolution has passed both
houses Of the legislature. inviting home
and foreign capital to invest in MANI
featuring enterprises, especially cotto1
factories, and setting forth the advant-
ages OF Mississippi as a manufacturing
state Bills to exempt newly establish
ed factories from taxation for a period
Of ten years are pending and will -
passed during present week
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
MEDIATION RITMOR DENIED.

Washington. February 1S.-The Brit
ish embassy. upon inquiry being made
tonight. authorized the statement that
there was no truth in a report from
Paris that President Mckinley had
sounded Lord Pauncefote. the British
ambassador here, to ascertain how AN
offer of mediation on the part OF the
United States in the South African WAT
would be received by Great Britain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-23
BIG LUMBER PLANT SOLD.

Raleigh. N. c., February &c. O.
Wade & Sons, of Steeds. N c.. have
old their entire lumber n planning
mill plant. intending their holdings or
timber. to Glossler & CO., OF tniiade-
phfa who win continue the business
This is a good plant and turns ont from
$4,000 to 1000 feet Of dressed lumber
per day.