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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

an effective guerrilla war and would
never concentrate for a regular big
battle. This would please Roberts
above all other things. The Tribune
correspondent cables:
The sensational rumors OF the gen.
erai concentration of the Boer COM
south n east of Bloemfon-
TEN are from the British point of view
100 good TO be true. Nothing would
suit Lord Roberts plan so admirably
as the massing OF the Dutch forces
Wnere hey could be overwhelmed
WITH superior numbers.
We opine hat the Boer generals are
too cunning in var to play that oblig-
ing game OF loss. At Reddersburg only
fifty men escaped from wounds out Of
the entire British column. The fact
that Butler, who has a large army of
perhaps $4,000. was attacked while
changing his position shows how ac-
tive the Beers are. why he has been
recalled is not stated. The British re-
port more thar $4,000 total losses. 1t
was ~prophesied when the war began
that they might lose $1,000, and they
may do so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

glad to have seen the able and accom-
plished Colonel w. S. Pearson, edi-
tor of The Morganton Herald. chosen
DR.. Dixon is a popular man and is a
good campaigner.
The nomination of Mr.. B. r. Lacy.
for treasurer, is an excellent selection
and he will be faithful and efficient.
Editor H. A London received a fiat
tering vote that was we'll deserved tor
he is a gentleman of ability and high
character, and il he had been olnina-
ted would have made a model officer.
But it was not written that all should
succeed this time. a
Ninety-three democrats voted for
Mr.. c. II. Mebane. a populist, who had
made an excellent superintendent of
public instruction. But most demo-
Gratis prefer a democrat now for office.
Hence General T. F. Toon was elected
on the fourth ballot. Mr.. Holt, a
teacher of extensive experience. made
an excellent run. He would AVE been
felt in the office if he had been chosen.
Genera Toon is a Christian gentle
man, one OF tie pest VI ClllZcllS, Il LlOSl
worthy North Carolinain, faithful in
war and worthy of civic honors from
his North Carolina countrymen. Mr..
r D. Gilmer, the nominee for attor-
ney general, is a lawyer of good rank
and with real ability. He stands well
among the legal fraternity.
Mr.. S. L. Patterson, the nominee for
commissioner Of agriculture, is a first
rate selection. He =iIl Eli the bill.
Now let the democrats from the
mountains to the sea, from lands end
to lands end, go to work with a zeal,
an energy. a determination, that shall
know no WEAKNESS of faltering until
the sun goes down in August with the
triumph of the party, and the full res
toration of white government in North
Carolina. Elect the ticket, and give the
people of all sorts and conditions the
positive assurance of the reign Of peace
and law ~henceforth in this ancient
commonwealth.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
WAR AGAIN.

The Beers are still full of enterprise
and fight. Brabant (British) is cut
off and the Beers advance into Natal.
Roberts troops need equipment. The
garrison at Mafeking is short of ra-
tons. but hopeful and resourceful. 1t
is said in London hat Gatacre does
not deserve censure for the defeat of
Reddersburg. The cablegram to the
York Tribune says:
General Gatacre does not deserve
censure for sending out a British col
umn without artillery, as it had been
dispatched on a long circuit for the
purpose of receiving arms and paci-
flying the country and was caught
through a sudden change of the Boer
tactics. The troops offered a stubborn
resistance. and fought bravely as Ions
as their cartridges held out.
The correspondent says that the
British correspondents at the seat of
var always exaggerate the Boer
strength. The Beers are carrying on
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

Wisdom and intelligence surely went
through North Carolina hand in hand,
when the conviction became wide
spread that the man of destiny was
Charles B. Aycock, and that into his
hands must be placed the broad ban
ner of Peace and Law and Democ-
racy" as the chosen leader in this year
of grace 1900. His nomination for
governor by reclamation by the lar
gest convention of the great party Of
h people that ever assembled in
North Carolina, is not only a splendid
and richly united tribute to the able
and thoroughly finished gentleman
chosen, but it is a happy augury for
victory, and eac n rest.
The writer has known personally
Mr.. Aycock for some twenty years or
more. He has been impressed with
his gifts and fine character from the
beginning. With the passing of the
years he has grown in mental satire,
and in reaching his fortieth birthday
he stands forth as the equal of n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
CHE NOMlN as.

So far as we know The democratic
state convention has made exception
ally good nominations. OF course men
had their preferences. The people at
nome have their preferences\ We had.
for instance, two or three friends we
would have been delighted to see hon
ored. But all true and loyal demo-
Gratis will bow to the final decision of
the convention N will support every
candidate named. The Messenger is a
democrat and will gladly n earnest
ly advocate the ticket out and out
Mr. W. ID. Turner the nominee for
lieutenant governor, is a western man,
a lawyer of ability. and popular. The
west was justly entitled to the second
place on the ticket, and the gentleman
named Will precisely please that inn
portant part of the state.
Mr.. J. Bryan Grimes. nominated for
secretary OF state, is a son of the late
brave and most worthy Major Gen.
eral Bryan Grimes, whose war record
is so admirable and distinguished. The
son stands well among his neighbors
and in his eastern section. He was the
choice of a majority of the convention.
MI. d. 81. Mclean, who received such
a aattering vote, is richly deserving of
democratic promotion. and is a demo-
Graf of democrats.
p r. Dixon, NJ. D., is a Methodist
,raacher, and was nominated for aud
tod. we would haze been very
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
MORE VICTORIES FOR III BOERS.

Verify the South African war news
is wonderful each day. To read "the
war office is in despair" '.~diScourag-
ing reports from around Bl~OemfOntein'
large force of Beers within eight
miles of Roberts. Outposts fiercely at
tackled, Gatacre's hurried attempt to
rescue the men captured by Dewitt
ends observation-disclosures Boer victories,
three British defeats in. n week
many killed and more prisoners-Bra-
bant's forces attacked by Beers fierce
ly for two ~days-extra precautions to
protect Roberts rear-600 British kill
ed and. wounded in one fight and 500
captured-thiS is very gloomy reading
for the erstwhile ~hurrahing n over
confident Britisher. Then they are hur-
rying up the terrifying of Bloemfon-
tein where Roberts is. a recent car
toon in The Philadelphia Record rep
resents a small stone building as Gen.
Roberts headquarters. He is looking
out of a partly raised window. Beneath
is an order-dated at general COM
mander's headquarters. 1t reads: ITO
prevent getting lost or entrapped Of
ficers in command of expeditions will
not stray beyond reach of commua!-
cation with headquarters. BY order of
Roberts, general commander" In front
is a British officer caught in a trap and
Roberts is gazing at aim. a bucket is
under a spout at the corner of the
block house to try to catch a little
water.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

Governor Russell acted strangely as
to the appointment of a. NJ. Moore to
fill the vacant judgeship caused by the
death of the greatly lamented Judge
Dossey Battle. He could find no worthy
republican out of some twenty or more
candidates who lived in the district, so
he went outside. Russell often does
strange, and, sometimes, unseemly
things. We know but little of his ap-
pointee. We hope he will max a bet
ter official than his brother made. He
is agreeable to the lawyers, we sup
pose. The Raleigh Post says:
The appointment of Judge Moore
gives general satisfaction. He was the
most strongly endorsed of any of those
mentioned in connection with the
%judgeship. Judge Moore received the
endorsement of a number of leading
members of the bar in the district, and
a number of democrats favored the
appointment.
Judge Moore, who vas born in
Edenton in 1S41, has been engaged in
the practice of the law since early
manhood"
If Russell could have risen to the
height of the situation, he would have
gracefully rendered the appointment
under the circumstances to a high and
honorable democratic lawyer of the
district.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
THE L

The platform adopted by the demo-
day platforms, embraces many dis
tinct points and principles. With
nearly all perhaps every democrat will
agree. 1t is probable that one, two or
three of the planks would have been
dropped by almost any democrat, but
it is probable also that the man dis
cussing the whole would hardly agree
as to which should be eliminated. The
important points are all there-the de-
n~unciation of the vile tariff, of trusts
and combines, of laws as to money
and foreign acquisition, as to putting
negroes in office. the Odious stamp
act, federal officials bossing and seiz-
ing conventions of the people, etc.
Then there is the hearty endorsement
Of peaceful commercial expansion,
William j. Bryan for president, larger
appropriations for education, care of
the benevolent institutions, election of
United States senators by the people,
~instructing the calling of primaries to
select a senator, and the constitu-
tional amendment and so on. 1t is a
platform, built in the main of sound
heart timber, and will stand any
amount of republican tinkering and
falsehood and deception. 1t is no doubt
a platform that correctly interprets
the will of the great old democratic
party in North Carolina. The commit
tee that constructed it perhaps build
ed wiser than they knew"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
THE SOUTH AMERICAN WAR.

Washington, April lin regard TO
the revolutionary expendition under
command of General Herrarra, which
issued from Nicaragua, sailed down
the western coast OF Costa Rica an
landed at David, a point on the Pacific
side of the strip of Colombian terri
tory which forms the ithsmus of Pana-
ma, both Senior Calderon. the Colom-
bian minister, and Senior CalyO. the
CoSto Rican minister, agree upon the
fact that the movement was not made
as a means Of attacking Costa Rica
on the south, as was but
rather that the invasion is directed
against Colombia.
The fact that the invading band sail
ed down to David in a o a loaned by
the government of Nicaragua. the
Momotombo is regarded as significant.
particularly as the boat was returned
to that. government after the landing
Of the expedition. Senior Caldron has
heard nothing OF the invaders since
their appearance on Colombia soil, but
believes that they contemplate the &C
Quirement of the entire Isthmus.
General HerrarTa, the leader OF the
invading force. according 10 Senior
Calderon was formerly a musician in
one of Colombia's military bands who
left that country for V~enezeula and
his rise in military affairs evidently
a~fterward went TO Nicaragua where
has been very rapid
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

man of his age in the state, and with
few rivals of any age in wisdom and
knowledge, in high aspirations and
nobility of character, in purity of life
and in faithful service in the place in
which God has called him. He is
really a man of mark, with sound
judgment, with observation and quick
ness of mind, with a fine sense of re-
-Sponsibility and much penetration,
with he readily m
and a sincere desire TO pursue the right
and to bless humanity. No unmeaning
words, but truei In him as we have
long observed, there is a harmonious
blending Of many rich qualities of
mind and heart, and as the outcome
We ave a well rounded, symmetrical
character that is the admiration of
his friends, and a guarantee of prob
Ity and justice and sympathy and
m~agnanimity and virtue, personal and
public. in all he does and says. to
those who may not know him person.
ally. He is a man of peace always
and as the great Coleridge said of
another, because of his conscious re-
lation to God" He may not always
possess IA telescope power of intellec-
ktuai %visiOn," but he will always strive
to do just what is right and proper
and honorable He is a man of kind
ly, generous nature, free from gross
passion and constant in spirit"
with something of "purged Judgment
and yet so manly, so modest, SO ad-
mirable," garnished and uecked with
modest compliment
The speech of Mr.. Aycock was in
deed very admirable. We never heard
him speak and know nothing of his
oratorical gifts, whether he is monot-
Onous of voice OF rich in his variant
vocables-whether he is coldly polished
and stately rhetorical, or whether he is
full of fire and magnetism with great
power over assemblies. The speech
reads capitally-remarkably smooth
in we'll chosen language, clear and
direct and simple withal, n not
without ingenuity of argument n
much force of presentation. We en-
joyed the reading hugely, and we
had an unwarranted experience with
political addresses. While reading
the kindling, beautiful passage in ref
erence to h true women of North
Carolina, our running eyes were SUI
fused with tears responsive to the
profound emotion aroused in the soul
That speech is an incomparably ex-
cellent campaign document. 1t must
do much good wherever read or heard.
The NaSSonOor CaIufnS the newt pow
rho of North Carolina and with. as
surance of a hearty and enthusiastic
support.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
BRENiTIES.

Texas loses SO, 900. 900 by its recent
floods.
There is a call for more soldiers for
the Philippines. 1t was reported months
g that the war was ended.
Hon. Webster Davis, the republican
orator, made an eloquent speech in
Washington in behalf Of the brave
Beers. He says England forced the
V ar to rot the Beers Of their gold. The
Washington Post says that The told the
Boer side of the South African war
to an audience that crowded pit and
balcony and gallery of the Grand OPP
era house, and cheered enthusiastic
cally every point the speaker made in
favor of the Boer cause"
Bryan's book is selling like sweet
cakes. Thus far 900, 900 copies have been
sold. The Chicago publishers say they
had order for a 100, 900 copies before
the book was printed.
DR.. Hunter Mcclure wishes TO raise
money enough TO buy the house at
Guinea Station in which General Stone
wall Jackson died. A negro occupies
it. Virginia should own it.
The last reported yellow-fever serum
is a fraud. 1t is by a DIR. Dolly. of New
York City. Another humbug exploded.
Chicago city chool are afflicted
They Danish spelling book and gram
mar and now the pupils spell badly
and write DOOR English
1t is said that the United States gov
eminent in the great war made S7,00o.-
GOO by issuing shin plasters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
REPUBLICAN PAPERS On WAR
TANES.

There is a decided advocacy among
many northern republican newspapers
to have the huge monster tariff now
operating severely raced. 1t ought to
be for it is not only fundamentally
oppressive but it raises more reVenue
than is needed. The desire to cut the
war tax down is supported by leading
papers of both parties. The Philadel-
phia Bulletin, republican, says that
Justice and expediency are both on
h side of internal tax reduction"
The old moderate republican Philadel-
phia Ledger is urgent and says plain
ly: Had the administration the dis
position TO lift the burden of unneces-
sary taxes from the backs of the pub
lie, that work could easily be accom-
plished at this session" The Chicago
Times-Herald. republican, holds that
there need be no embarrassment in
reducing the wal taxes and says the
way would appear to be as plain as
a pikeStaff." 1t says repeal the stamp
taxes. Another republican PAPER says
that these taxes a V no friends any
where, with the possible exception of
the individuals who want a big sur
plus piled up in the treasury in order
TO facilitate jobbery." 1t is the impeTa-
tive duty of this congress. at this ses-
SIGN to reduce the enormous tax
schedule and on many things other
than the stamp taxes" Let them con
tinue untouched and the people will be
heard from by November. and in a way
to make an impression even on Nc
KinleY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
Brave Men Fall

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles as well as women, and all feel
the results ir loss of appetite, poisons
in the blood. backache, nervousness.
headache and tired, l~istless, rundown
ceiling. Buc there's no need 10 feel
" that. Listen to ]. W. Gardner.
lie. Ind He says: Electric Bit
to- re just the thing for a man when
he : al run down, and don't care
whetI ne lives or dies. 1t did more
TO give RS new strength and good APP
petite th7~ anything / could take.
can now e. anything and have a new
lease on lif Only so cents, at z.
r. Bellamy's C~3g Store. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17

1t looks as if the University of North
Carolina will lose the services of Pres
ident Alderman. The papers think the
$4,000 salary will fetch him" We beg
pardon of Tulane University and con-
fess our ignorance. We thought it a
small affair, but we learn it has 900
students. If DR.. Alderman goes the
Messengers best wishes will go with
him. 1t will become the duty of the
trustees to elect his successor this
summer Let him be an accomplished,
able North Carolinian, not necessarily
perhaps a professional teacher. The
salary is rather small for latter-day
ideas. Perhaps it might be well to raise
it to $1,000, which will equal what the
governor of a state of 1,S00, 900 people
receives. A wise, able layman would
perhaps fill the bill. The Messenger
was the first paper to suggest DR.. AL
derman and. it has no regrets. 1t would
like to name his successor, if he leaves,
if it could spot the right man for
the place.. A North Carolinian is to be
greatly preferred.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
Wake Forests Reply To Horuer.
Wake Forst College. April S.

L0lsDL 0ccScuScE-
In view OF an article published in
The Messenger asst Sunday. In which
the principal of one OF the High schools
in North Carolina reflects upon the
athletic management at Wake Forest
college two or three statements may
not be out of place.
l The following rules for athletic
contests with other institutions have
been published in the catalogue Of
Wake Forest college for q year and
have beer in the hands OF the public.
In athletic contests with other in
satuttons or athletic teams the follow
ing rules will be abserved:
L The qualifications OF representa-
tives OF the college in any contest. the
officers OF the various athletic teams,
and n dates OF all games shall be
submitted to the approval OF the ath-
letic committee.
- Among the qualifications OF a
representative OF the college in athle-
tic contests shall be the following:
"(a) He must be a bona fide student.
"(b) He must be doing full work in
the college.
''(c) He u be prompt and regular
in his attendance on college duties.
I'D He shall not receive, either di-
rectly or indirectly. any remuneration
therefor from any source. or any en-
ploymen from the college or any of
its officers that pays more h college
fees.
3. Recognizing the Importance of
the preservation of legitimate college
athletics, our teams will not be en-
couraged to engage in any contest with
any other institution represented by
teams which do not meet the quaiifca-
ton of section >, above"
In accordance with Rule 3. certain
games Were cancelled by the athletic
committee of the faculty. not by stu
dents.
WALTER SKIES.
Chairman Athletic Committee.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
HOME FOLKS.

The state convention is a great body
Oh patriotic n determined North
Carolinians. 1t is to be hoped that after
the ticket is nominated that all heart
and petty jealousies will dis
appear, and be in the deep bosom Of
the ocean of forgetfulness buried. Let
the white men forget all else but vic
tory for honest and good and saving
government. Pull together as one man
for the reclamation of the state from
bad and incapable fellows Who are
reckless of all else but personal sue
cess. God save the state be it rever-
emily and imploringly said. Lock
shields and keep step to the music of
a state redeemed from negro domipa-
ton and malignant white bossing,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the ball that hit C. 3. Steadman,
OF Neward, Mich, in the Civil War. Il
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him Cures
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
on earth. 25 cts. a box. Cure guarant-
eed. Sold by R r. Bellamy, Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
NEW Cotton MILLS AT sANFoR1

Raleigh, y. c., April 10.-Articles of
agreement were today filed with the
secretary of state for the incorporation
of the Calmach Cotton Company. with
a capital stock Of Sl00.0e0 with the
privilege Of increasing TO $500. 900. The
factory will De located al or near San
ford, in Moore county,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
Chairman Athletic Committee

oxford, n. c., March 80.
Prof. Walter Skies.
Dear Sir:-In reply to your favor of
the 9th | wish to say that the author
ity conferred upon vol by Wake For
est does not warrant you in breaking
contracts, to save your college from
ignominious defeat at the hands of a
preparatory school. Horner school in
no way tried to impose upon you or
your base ball manager. She sent 20
q list OF her players containing a full
team of bona-fide members who had
been regularly in school since Septem-
Der last. She openly and candidly
asked you, as a college, to allow her,
as a preparatory school, to bring in
other players. giving their names, and
they were not to be on the Horner
battery. Horner has never used u
player, not properly qualified in every
way, or an outsider. upon any school
or college without consent. Can Wake
Forest say the same?
Horner now has three of those out
side players, and if Wake Forest OBJ
jects to them, Horner is ready to play
her with a chool team only. Wake
Forest may refuse to allow Horner to
play induced men. but she must
play. She has no right to break her
knew who Horner's battery was be-
fore she asked for dates.
By the way, Professor, why did you
not compare our players before your
battery got into trouble and skipped?
Why did you not find out about your
folks trying to get one of our out
side men?
Now don't come back at me with
the report you had from your trustee
of Our town. His report was from
heresay, exaggerated street ALI He
got scared for his alma mater and put
out for Wake Forest with rumor.
Your had all the facts given
over my signature.
Yours truly,
J.. c. HORNER.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-17
III .ETNIs|.
Chairman Athletic Committee.
Horner school Fighting for Pure Ath-
letics.

Horner school Fighting for Pure Attn
letics.
Wake Forest. n. C. March %.
Prof. j. c. Horner, oxford, N. c.
My Dear Sir:-Your letter of the
18th to President Taylor has been re-
ferred to me as chairman IF the COM
mittee on athletics.
In reply would say hat by the au-
thority conferred on me by page 81
of the catalogue of Wake Forest col
lege, '9S-'99, L cancelled the date with
the team you represent.
When the manager presented his
list of players | saw that they fulfilled
all qualifications-that the had been
students and had been doing regular
work in the institution since Septem-
Der. | was unwilling for them TO meet
your aggregation OF players since l
felt hat they were not similarly quail
flied. Yours, very truly.
WA uIND CUIyINC