The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-08
NORTH
State Dental Association meets at
Greensboro on the 9Th inst.

written by the alumni OF the CnlVer-
sity Of North Carolina residing in
Asheville, to President E A Alderman
urging him not to accept the oner TO
take the presidency Of Tulane Univer-
sity.
Waynesyille Courier: Saturday night
Bud Brock, while nearing his home at
Herren's lanyard, was attacked and
received a painful wound in the head,
supposed to be inflicted by Bob Inman
and one Mcdaniel, with whom he had
a row at the depot earlier in the night.
Greenville special TO Charlotte OBJ
server: This was an eventful day for
Greenville. Mr.. B. F. Patrick makes
public announcement a he has con-
tracted with architects to build a 40
room EoGe-n hotel, something the
town has long needed. II will be COM
pleted this summer
Morganton News: The II yea old
son of Doras Fry, of Hickory, who
became insane by being frightened,
the result Of being hazed by some bad
boys, was brought to the state hospital
here on Wednesday. II is said that
the boys, for their rash act, will be
dealt with to the full extent Of the law
Greenville Reflector: News comes TO
US this morning of a sad accident
which occurred near Grimesland Sun
day evening. Lewis B. ElkS and Isaac
I'VE HSIt III a booN III SliSoN NANNh
examining some nets that had been
set, when Mr.. Elks accidentally fell
out of the boa into the water, and was
drowned.
Charlotte Observer: Durham, April
3O.-Report has il that a syndicate Of
capitalists have surveyors estimating
the water-power of Emo river at the
site of the oldShields mill, seven miles
west of here, with the purpose of buy
ing the property; establishing a cotton
mill and an electric plant to run a line
of cars from East to West Durham.
Shelby Star: Columbus Wilson, a
middle-aged white man, was killed last
Thursday on the Southern railway near
Grover. The man was sitting on he
crossties, apparently asleep, and the
engineer did not see him in time to
every effort to get the man off, but to
no avail, and the engine struck him,
killing him instantly.
Charlotte Observer: This is to be a
notable month in Charlotte. On the 10th
and 18th there will be here the greatest
representation of the cotton milling
interest ever assembled at one place.
The meeting of the Southern Cotton
Spinners' Association, in it's immediate
membership and the guests which it
Will attract, will represent more cap
ital invested in cotton mills than was
e yer before assembled.
Raleigh Post: Joseph X. Perry, OF
Sanford, for years a leading republi-
can in the state writes Chairman Sim
mons q letter declaring for the fran.
chise amendment and announcing his
allegiance to the democratic party or
the negro question. Capt. w. II
Day, the superintendent of the state
prison, leaves the early part OF thu
week on a tour of inspection of tbs
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been planted and are progressing
nicely. The cotton acreage has beer
considerably uced
Raleigh News and Observer: States
vile, N. c., April 30.-The Republican:
held their county convention here to
day Three townships were not repre-
scented. The others were representa-
entirely by white men and all the del
egateS elected to the state and distric
conventions are white. The nomina
ton of a county and legislative tickle
was deferred to a later convention. I
is very probable that there will b
fusion ! stween the republicans IN,
populist in Ireden this year. Severa
negroes we're spectators in the con
vention, but they had been told no
to appear as delegates.
Snow Hill Standard: Noah RyIan, al
old man from near F~ieldsboro, came t.
town Monday, imbibed too freely o
the forbidden juice, and in going down
the steps back of the Potter building
lost his footing and fell, breaking tw,
of his ribs on the right hand side. Dr.
Jones attended the man. and report
his condition as SeriouS.-Noah Rad
ford, the oldest man in the county, dice
a few days ago at his home, near Bull
Head. Mr.. Radford was 80 years oil,
n up to a few days of his death wa
as spry and active as a man of SO.
Greensboro Record: There is a dar
key in Jail by the name of Doc
Rucker, for criminal assault, and he i
confined in a room with ten or tWelv
other prisoners. He is trying to be yer,
!, pious, n a few days ago he aid t
the jailer, who came into his cell, mi
Reese. 1 wish o would put me in
room by myself; I want to get religion
and 1 can't get it in here with all thes
2 devils" A day or two after Mr.. Rees
vent up to his room and Dock wa
| playing cards, and when question:
about. said: We'll, 1 am going to he
4 anyhow, and I might just as we'll en-
5 joy myself before 1 60"
Raleigh Post: ]. w. Morris shot an
killed his brother-in-law, Felix Webb
near Aurillion Springs, in Halifa
county, yesterday. Morris Marie
Webb's sister and it is said that he ha
e often treated her cruelty. Yesterda
. while he was abusing his wife Webb
who was at work near, came up to Pre-
9 tect his sister and Morris tool dow
! his double barreled u and fired upo
a Webb, emptying both barrels. Wei
lived only a short time after, n Mol
q ris then gave himself up to Justic
Moss, who lives near. One report say
, that Morris attempted to escape an
finding it impossible to do so, surrer
dered himself. Morris has been in til
, insane asylum.
n Raleigh News-Observer: Hon Frank
lin Mcneil made a splendid impressio
= in a short speech. Before this can
: paign is over he is going to take ran
e with the states great campaigners--
o Mr.. B.. r. Lacy. democratic candidat
: for state treasurer, says: Il do not VI
: derstand how anybody can hear tn.
I class of speakers and not vote for til
amendment. Mr.. Aycock is making til
educational feature of the amendmeI
b strong point in his speeches. "Di
you talk much with the members {
: the labor organizations? And what