The semi-weekly messenger., 1900-10-30
Goldsboro, n. c., October q.

The funny man at the show" makes
Ia hit that brings to himself consider
able embarrassment, but he finally re-
lcovers and his thinking capacity comes
Ito his aid The place was the opera
house, this city; the time. last night;
1.-THE occasion, the presentation of The
lStrange Adventures Of Miss Brown" |"
by the Palmer New York Stock Com
lpany, which, by the way. was most
delightfully."- done, all parts being well
taken as was evidenced by the mani
fest appreciation shown by the large
audience present. The humorist had
Just gotten off a good one on Mark
Hanna and the whole republican party
which brought down the house, 50 to
speak, then he ventured forth into
strange waters and ran into many
lsnags, in fact, the stream seemed
dotted with Simmons logs. To his
fair attendant the humorist said:
Can you tell me the difference be-
tween Simmons and Adam Fore
lpaugh?f NO" she replied, what is
the difference?" Promptly came the
answer, "Forepaugh has a show" The
Carr men in the audience caught on
and applauded literally, and when
this had subsided then went forth
such a hiss from every section of the
building that the diScomfeiture of the
lcommedian was painfully evidenced
His face already picture, grew more
so as the Kissing continued. Finally
lhiS attendant to help out said, why
ldOnt you go on" and he replied, Il
was just waiting for the gas pipe to
stop leaking These fellers don't
usually get left so when he had event
lually foundered out of the waters Of
his discomfeiture, the audience showed
their appreciation of the fact that the
funny man of the show had a
thinker above his shoulders that event
lually came to his rescue.
| The weather is so delightful for
lchurch going that the several pastors
lof the city extend a cordial invitation
Ito the public to attend services Sun
day morning and night. Rev. Mossett
Lee, of Clinton, will preach at the taber-
lnacle, Rev. F. w. FAIRIES, pastor at
the Presbyterian, Rev. S. T. Moyle,
pastor, at st. Johns, Rector Sommer-
willie, at st. Stephens, Elder J. w.
Gardner, ait the Primitive Baptist,
DR.. F. D. Swindell, pastor, at ST.
Pauls. DR.. Swindell's morning subject
is: 1.-The Duty of Public Worship
theme for the evening service: THE
Elements of Christian Life" Pastor
w. Carey Newton has returned from
the Neuse Baptist Association at Win
lterville, which association by the way,
will meet next year at Kinston, and
Baptist church. Subject for the morn
ing: Born of Water and Spirit
evening hour: "A View of Hades from
the Brink
| DR.. Swindell will preach at Elm ST.
lChapel at o'clock p. m.
| Wild turkeys are being offered on
the local market. A 17-pound one was
brought in today that was killed near
this city.
Miss Ethel Lyon is visiting friends
in Ra' eigh.
Mrs. Marshall Williams, of F'aison,
returned home this evening from the
lState fair where she had an art eX-
Ihibit, being awarded three premiums
At meeting of the trustees of our
Igraded school held last evening Miss
Mittie Lewis, daughter of General w.
g. Lewis, was elected a teacher in
this most excellent institution. There
were several applicants for the posi-
ition, all of whom stood creditable ex-
Iaminations.
We regret to hear of the continued
Illness of Mr.. Sol. Lumpkins, auc-
Itioneer at the Planters warehouse
His numerous friends wish foe HIM a
speedy restoration to health.
There was quite a mad dog scare in
1.-THE suburbs of the city to the south
this morning. Mr.. A. T. Griffin, the
Ishingle man, was sorely disturbed and
finally brought his shotgun into requi-
sition, pulled the trigger, bang went
the gun and away went the dog just
as If nothing had passed his way.
Mrs. D. w. Cobb and baby Cobb, re-
turned to the city today.
Miss Janet Dortch, after a pleasant
week spent with friends and relatives
at Raleigh, returned this evening.
Mrs. Geo. z. Crabtree returned this
iafternoon from an extended visit to
relatives at Maxton and Laurinburg.
Profs. Cranrner Brogden, of Kins-
ton, and William Brogden, of Raleigh,
two bright Wayne county educational
lights, arrived in the city today and
will spend Sunday with relatives.
Hardy Robinson, a student at Trim
Iity, and Graves Smith, a student at
the University are on brief visits to
their parents. Both will return Mon
day.
A prominent democrat here, a close
votes in presidential elections says
Bryan will be the next president unless
defeated by bribery, coercion and
fraud.
Claude Kitchin and T. G.. Wooten
spoke last night to the unterrified de-
imocracy at Mt Olive. Today these
gentlemen spoke to a goodly numbe,
over in Grantham township. Increased
Interest in national politics is evident
Throughout this eastern section 1t is
lgenerally conceded that Claude Kithir
will be elected but it behooves ouI
people to be on the alert and see to il
that there is a full democratic vote
making Kitchin's majority as large as
possible.
Registration closes this evening. This
lfve-day opportunity added just 81,
additional names-three negroes and
three whites-to the voting list
Ellen DeVane, white woman, hail
ling from Bladen county, it is said, wa:
lpicked up from the streets in tn,
southwestern section Of the city las
Ievening and given shelter Durin,
1.-The night hours she became a mother
lbut the child is now dead and it
burial win be looked to by the author
lities.
Ir