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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
THE GRIDIRON CLUB
Visit Charleston, 9. c., and are Given
a "Hfgh Old Time.,'

Charleston, s. c., January 1.-The IA
NOUS Gridiron Club, of Washington, D.
c., arrived in Charleston this morn
ing on a Southern special, and was met
at the depot by Mayor Smyth, Mr.. J.. c.
Hemphill, editor of The News and
Courier, n a large committee of
citizens and newspaper men. A salute
was promptly fired and the keys. of
the city were turned over ito the visi-
tors. The keys were represented in
wood, each abou three feet long. At
ter an informal, but not the less jolly
breakfast ait the Charleston hotel, a
short trolley ride was taken around the
city. At II O'Clock guests and hosts
embarked for the Isle of Palms on u
steamer which bore the significant
name of Brooklyn, n mounted a large
rapid fire gun forward. Admiral Schley
was observed on h bridge IS the boat
moved away from the pier, and ma
rines armed with cutlasses swarmed
around the forecastle. A short dis
lance out the watch sighted the Maria
Teresa, and after a chase the Spaniard
love to and the crew and a blind tiger
were captured.
Or the Isle of Palms the party en-
joyed a lunch and some music-chin,
brass n string. To vary the monot-
ony a 1ynching bee, realistic but not
fatal, was pulled off; an up to date
cake walk with genuine darkies on
h floor, and a presentation, by which
the club obtained a mascot, in the
shape Of a fawn, all happened as fast
as the way could be cleared.
Tonight in the banquet hall Of the
Charleston hotel, made as beautiful as
a fairy palace, with palms, flowers
and drapery, and lit by thousands of
incandescent lights which formed an
immense flaming gridiron, the club was
entertained by about 100 of the leading
citizens. Among the novelties intro
duced was h music CD of h Jen-
kin Pickaninny ban and it's arrest
by a squad of impromptu cops. There
were speeches without number, but few
without point.
Mr.. j. G. Hemphill, of The News and
Courier; Mayor ]. Adger Smyth, Mr.. N.
S. Hill, Jr., of The Consolidated; Mr.. J.
w. Redding n Captain F. w. Wag-
ener, of the inc Forest inn, were IN
vested with the order Of the Gridirol.
Several selections were given by The
Gridiron Quartette, and other men,
bers.
The music for the evening and during
artillery band.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew made a
most happy speech, a regular shaking
hands-across-the-line talk and Was
given three times three.
Tomorrow the Gridironers will be the
guests of Captain Wagner and Man
age Jameson, al the Pine Forest inn,
Summerville, leaving for Washington
tomorrow afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
BOER SPIES
to Enlist in British foo-
manry-Two Actually Accepted.

London, January 1.-Alleged Boer
|spies it has been discovered, have en-
listed in the yeomanry. A representa-
tive of Lord Gresham, who is in COM
Inland Of the yeomanry forces, says that
the officials of his arm Of h service
are being pestered by agents Of Dr..
the European plenipotentiary Of
the South African government. He
that two Of them were actually
accepted, but that they were after
wards discovered. He declares that the
|same thing occurred in Th~ornycrofts
horse. seven spies being discovered in
that body. He says, continuing: We
have given word to all u command
ling officers to keep a sharp k for
the traitors. No steps have been taken
thus far to punish the alleged spies"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
Decision Against the Bell Company

Decision Against the Bell Company.
Richmond, Va, January Limited
States Circuit Judge Nathan Golf has
rendered an opinion in which he takes
the ground that if the Southern Bell
Telephone Company, as decided by the
United States supreme court, has no
right upon the streets of Richmond,
under an act of congress, passed in
1866 regarding telegraph lines, it has no
right under the laws Of Virginia or the
ordinances of the city of Richmond to
use such streets He, therefore, will
at a later date, issue a decree dismiss
ing h bill of complainant company
and dissolving the injunction restrain
ing the city from removal the poles and
wires of the Bell Company from the
streets Of Richmond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
400 Reward 300.

pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease hat science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure il taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing it's work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any cas- that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Sold by druggists, 75c. Toledo. 0.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
THEsTRIPARTITE TREATY
England Germany and Por-
tugsI as to Delagoa Bay.
Especial to Baltimore SUM-

Especial to Baltimore SUM-
Berlin, December 31.-The revelations
Of h Lokal Anzeiger. if they were in
tended as a feeler, have fulfLed their
purpose and Ioosened the tongue OF the
government
The semiofficiaa Hamburger Core
spondent now communicates four OF the
main points Of the secret treaty:
1. 1t is only a preliminary treaty and
comes into effect In case Portugal
wishes to improve her finances by dis
posing of her colonial possessions.
For this possible case, the date Of
land and Germany have entered into
a treaty so that without any friction
between then they may come TO an I'M
derstanding with Portugal.
2. The preliminary treaty only re-
fers to Africa.
Originally it only referred to- East
Africa, but it was later extended to
West Africa
All arrangements. such as might tie
the hands OF Germany against England
in Egypt, Asia Minor or China, have
been excluded
3. Germany receives from Portugal
as a guarantee and security for finan-
cial aid the Mozambique territory to
the Shire and Zambes rivers, and, in
West Africa, the territory lying TO the
north of Germany Southwest Africa,
together with Walfish bay.
England has undoubtedly the right
of presumption over Delagoa bay.
4. The whole treaty before II was
concluded was submitted confldentially
to the st. Petersburg government. and
Russia, according TO reports. found that
it did not affect her interests I'm the
slightest degree.
The Schlesische Zeitung confirms the
statements Of the Hamburger CORE
pondent and furnishes some additional
details. 1t says the colonies VITA not be
sold to the powers In question. burt
simply leased The finances of Portu-
gaa, with the assistance OF leading Eng
lish n German capitalists. are % 6e
thoroughly reorganized-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
A BIG FIRE AT GREENSBORO.

Charlotte, N. c., January 1.-Fire at
Greensboro, N. c., yesterday caused
losses a~ggregating nearly s1O0, 900, part
ly covered by insurance. The fire orig
mated in the elevator shaft of the
Hague-McCorkle Dry Goods Company's
wholesale house, and soon enveloped
the whole building and spread tic the
adjoining store occupied by w. j.
Clary. The firemen soon had streams
playing on the flames, but the water
froze before it struck the burning
building and added to the hardships
of subduing the flames. a large guam
tity of cloth and notions were burned
and much damage done by the water.
The losses are estimated as follows:
Hague-McCork Dry Goods Company
$50, 900, insurance s55, 900; w. J. Clary,
loss So, 500, insurance s6,5 The dam
age to the buildings will aggregate
81. ZOO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05

When I say I cure I do not mean merely to
stop them for a time and then have them re-
turn again. Imean a radical cure. lhavenlade
the disease of FITS, EPILEPSY or -ALLlNG
SICKNESS a lifelong study. Warrant my
remedy to cure the worst case. Because
Others have failed is no reason for not now
receiving a cure. Send at once 5or a treatise
and a Free Bottle of my infallible remedy.
Give Express and Post Office
Prof V.H. PEEKE I'D, 4Cedar st, HI
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
THE CAMPAIGN IN WAKE.
Committee Meets-AC Club
in Every Precinct New Pastor of
Baptist Church.
Especial to the Messenger.)

Special to the Messenger
Raleigh, n. c., January 1.-Wake
Icounty democratic committee met today
with the largest attendance ever
known. There was great interest.
Every precinct was represented. 1t
was decided to organize a campaign
club in each precinct, to work for the
constitutional amendment. Reports
Showed that while there is some dis
affection towards the amendment 1T
Twill be carried in Wake.
Senator Pritchard opens the republic
lean campaign at Rockingham a fort
might hence
| The state charters the Salem Iron
Works, capital $4,000
Rev. DR.. Mcconnell, of Lynchburg,
invited to become the pastor OF the
First Baptist church here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
SUDDEN DEATH OF NEGROES.

Charleston s.. c., January Dur
ing he past week there have been
eight sudden deaths Of apparently
healthy young negroes from Lady's is
land, in the vicinity OF the Central
phosphate works. Beaufort county. this
state. There are suspicious that the
whiskey they used was either tamper-
ed with or not chemically pure. The
eighth man, the mail carried OF the
company, died today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
THE PORTUGUESE coRTEs.

London, January 1.-The Lisbon cor
respondent Of The Standard says:
1T Is currently reported that the
speech OF King Carlos in the Cortes to-
morrow (Tuesday) will refer at some
length to the situation in South Africa,
It Is doubtful whether anything
will De said more friendly to England
than the TransvaaL."
1.-THE public Is with the Beers and
h papers generally fear British de-
signs upon Delagoa bay The Portu-
guese government asserts that IL has
done everything TO preserve neu-
trality."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
CROKER BREAKS A LEG.

London, January IA special dis
from Vantage, county Of Beerks,
says that Richard Croker, who has
been staying at a country house near
slipped while mounting a horse,
to the animal swerving and
broke his leg.
NJ. Croker is being attended by DR..
Emerson, who has reduced the frac-
He is now resting easily.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05

tenant Turner'S party was rescued.
Eight Beers and thirteen horses are
known to have been killd-
The Times in its second edition, pub
fishes a dispatch from Sterkstroom,
dated December 31st which says:
Captain Montmorency scouts were
cut off owing to their refusal to leave
a wounded officer, Lieutenant Warren,
of Rraban's horse. These men, under
Lieutenants Milford and Turner, of the
frontier mounted rifles, defended them
selves most gadlantly against the re-
peated attacks of 500 Beers. The en-
envy resortsd TO sniping during the
night, but were repulsed with loss.
AT Sis O'Clock this morning, Cap
tain GOldsworthy, with the Cape
mourted rifles arrived and the enemy
Immediately fed TO the hills. Turner'S
party, whose horses had nearly all been
killed, were rescued They displayed
splendid pluck and the brilliant man
ner in which Captain Goldsworthy ef-
fected their relief on his own response
bility is deserving Of the highest praise.
Dur loss was W. men wounded. The
Beers lost about thirty men, including
eight men killed"
Another account says: The success
of this little party wiz arrest the prog
ress Of the enemy's recruiting in that
vicinity"
A dispatch from the Modder river
says December 31st the naval guns
planted a few excellent shells without
reply. The enemy'S position on the
left is, apparently, considerably weak
ened."
DUTCH CONSPIRACY IN CAPE
COLONY.
Cape Town, January 1.-Ugly rumors
are N circulation of a Dutch rising
with the object of Selling Cape Town
and the docks and capturing the gov
ernor of Cape Colony, Sir Alfred Mil
ner. The center of the movement is
said to be Paarl, a village about thirty
miles from Cape Town, where a meet
ing Of the Afrikander bund was held
yesterday.
a similar neting was heeld at Rich
mond on December 2Sth; and it is re-
ported hat the members of the bund
in these two towns T acting in con-
cert.
The members Of the bund at Willing
ton and the Dutch in Clan William
district, are said to be armed with
Mausers and to be anxious to use them
in behalf of the Beers.
Although the stories OF a rising are
dfscredited, h police and military are
taking ample precautions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
You Try it.

If Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure, which is sold for h small price
Of % cents, so cents and s1.00, does not
cure take the bottle back and We will
refund your money. Sold for over fifty
years on his guarantee. Price % cents
and so cents. Sold by all Druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05

The Beers may have very crude ideas
regarding government, but they have
shown that they know how to shoot
and generally aim In the direction that
win do the most good.-Durham Her
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-05
A BRITISH VICTORY.
GENERAL FRENCH ROUTES THE Beers
AND CAPTURES GOLESBERG.
THE BRITISH PUBLIC ENTHUSED

Over the. Turn of Affairs-The Beers
Thanked and Completely Democrat
ized-Captured Guns Turned Against
the British at Tugela River The OBJ
stacIes in theWay ofGensraI Buffers
Advance 4 Plot of Cape Colony
Dutch to Seize Cape Town.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
SCHROEDER SENTENCED.

New York, May 29.-Judge New
burger in the Court of General Sessions
to-day sentenced julius Schroeder to
twelve years and SIX months in Sing
Sing prison for passing forged bonds
of the State of Virginia on Ledenburg,
Ehalfnann & Co. Schroeder was con-
Nicted on April 9th, but his case has
been remanded from time to time since,
as the police hoped to get from him
information that might lead to the de-
lection of associates. Schroeder, how
ever, gave no information. Counsel for
Schroeder appealed for clemency, but
Judge Newburger said that he had
studied the case thoroughly and had
not found one mitigating circumstance.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co. placed
their loss through Schroeter's forgerles
at $38, 500, and other banks were swim
died out Of various sums, so that the
total sum secured on the bonds was
$4,000.
Schroeder is 43 years old and was at
one time a prosperous manufacturer In
Forest Hill, N. J. He has five chill
dren living, and two of them were in
court to-day when their father was
sentenced.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
= q n K

President Isaac Lewis Of Sabina, Ohio,
$ highly respected all through that
lection. He has lived in Clinton Co.
IS years, and has been president of
he Sabina Bank 20 years. lie gladly
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clam glad to say that Hoods Sarsapa-
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as blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several years l suffered
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
THE M. F. GENERAL CONFERENC

THE M. f. GENERAL CONFERENCE
Chicago, May 29.-The twenty-third
delegated Quadrennial conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church came to
an end to-day after a session of four
weeks. The Conference has resulted in
many radical changes in the laws and
policy Of the church. 1t was the largest
In the history of the Church, and its
sessions were attended by thousands.
Principal among the important actions
Of the Conference were the abolition
Of the time limit on pastOrates; the rat
Lhcation of the equal representation
amendment as proposed by the Rock
River Conference. together with the
seating Of the provisional lay dele
gates; the adoption of new constitu-
ton, subject to approval of the vari-
pus annual conferences, including the
substitution of the words of LAY mem
bers" for the term lay men," thus
permitting the seating of women in the
General Conference, and the election of
two additional missionary bishops.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
MOTHERS FRIEND

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Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way OF
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perform the high and holy dutie
now devolved upon her. Safety
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use of Mothers Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened.
"I know one lady, the mother of three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained bottle OF
Mothers Friend of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
bic to Ninen.

Especially valuable TO women is Browns
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Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01

No one need suiler with neuralgia. This
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or otherwise, succumhs to Byowns' Iron
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most among our most valued remedies.
browns Iron Bitters is sold by all deaIera.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
floods Fills

On retiring, and tomorrow your di-
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you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind of worl This has
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
Neuralgia

in one eye and about my temples, es-
pecially at night when had been having
hard day of physical and mental la Dor.
Itook many remedies, but found help only
in Hoods Sarsaparilla which cured me Of
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods Sarsaparlla has proved itself trua
friend. l also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
THE ASHANTI REVOLUTION

London, March 2S.-A dispatch re-
n6lyed at the Colonial Office from Ac-
nSn British Gold Coast. announces that
Ucionei Wilcock's relief force, which
lad only just started for Koomassie,
a&5 already met with opposition. One
nfHeer 10 reported w~unded.
L, CAMPAIGN.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine aud the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price IS
vents per package.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01

If your liver is out of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose of
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01

GEORGE TAIT.& SONS,
Seed Growers and Merchants.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01

Cleveland, O., May 29.-The Leader
Tomorrow will say: IAN advisory
board. consisting of the most astute
and able politicians of the country. will
be organized to act in conjunction with
the National Executive Committee in
the management of the Republican
campaign.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
letter, Salt-Rheun and Eczema.

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by applying Chamberlain 8 Eye and
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is equally efficient for itching piles and
a fayorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-06-01
He'll .


Babies and children need
proper food. rarely ever medi-
cine. If thew do not thrive
on their food something is
wrong. They need a little
help to get their digestive
machinery working properly.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-21
RUsT-PARK.

A quiet wedding took place last
night at the home of Mrs. John Park
on East street, when her daughter,
Miss Elizabeth NJ, was united in mar
riagc to William G. Rust, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Rust No one out
side the families and immediate
friends were present. There were no
guests.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. G. S. Dewing, D. ID. The best
man was Hugh Gillispie and the
bridesmaid was Miss Sennie Cannon.
The bride was dressed in gown of
light blue trimmed with white and in
her hair she wore white roses. The
bridesmaid wore a dark blue dress
trimmed with white.
The bride is one of the most popu-
lar young ladies of the Presbyterian
church and has many friends. The
groom is one of the best and most
favorably known young men of the
city. He has been star player on
the Barre Rangers foot ball club and
has the distinction of being the best
goal keeper of any association foot ball
player in America. He has been a
member of Company Il for three years
and when the war broke out he was
one of the first to volunteer his ser
vices. lie was with the Company at
Chickamauga, came very near to
DEATH IS door after long illness from
typhoid fever contracted there, and
now holds the position of corporal in
the Company. He is Il member of
Clan Gordon and Of Green Mountain
Lodge, l. o. o. f. M. U.
After the ceremony a wedding sup
per was served. There were several
useful and valuable presents.
The groom has purchased the Harry
Hockenbury farm at South Barre,
where they will reside and where, as
soon as they are settled, they will
hold a reception. Their many friends
extend to them best wishes for their
and prosperity.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-21
ia &, Pittsburg 4.
SOTTH ROYALTON.

1t is reported that Carl Farnham
will move to Barre soon.
Miss Alice Buck and Mr.. William
Norton were married. by the Rev. j.
d. Becman at the home of the bride
at O'Clock Wednesday. They 60 to
Worcester soon where they are to re-
side.
Charles Senter has bought the Chas.
Flint place and Mrs. Charles Senter
has bought Henry Hubbards place.
They are to move to the latter place
Immediately.
Mrs. Frank Bond, who has been
the guest of Mrs. William Sargent,
has returned to her home in WorceS-
ter, Mass.
Mrs. w. d. Sargent attended the
funeral Of the late Henry Martin at
WiIiamstown last Saturday.
Mrs. Franklin Northrup has re-
turned to her home in Barre.
The Misses Briggs are visiting
in Barre.