davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
PROCEEDINGS BEFORE HOUSE COMMIT
TEE ON ELECTIONS.
ARGUMENT FOR CONTESTED.
Hon. G.. NJ. Busbee Discusses the Case
at Length-Committee Impressed by
His Argument-Mike Dowling's AM
davit Likely to Injure Dockery's
Cause-His Record Subject of Com
ment I'm the Committee Room-Mr.
BeIlamy's Bill to Pay Accounts of II.
L. Hutchins and others.
Especial to the Messenger.)

topcCldl " Tic 14cSSCH6cID
Washington, D. c.. March 1.-The
contested election case of Dockery
versus Bellamy was again taken up be-
fore the house committee No. 3 today.
W. w. Dudley, attorney for Dockery,
continued his argument, begun last
Friday, and was followed by Hon. C.
Mr.. Busbee, for Representative Bellamy
Mr.. Busbee spoke from 1890 o'clock a..
m. until 3 o'clock p. m. He contended
that the notice of contest did not al
lege hat Mr.. Bellamy was in any way
connected with the alleged irregulari-
ties. fraud or intimidation; that Dock
cry admits in his brief of the case that
upon the evidence he has not estab-
lished a case, warranting an adjudica-
ton and that the election was void of
any of the causes alleged by the con-
t~estant. Dockery. He also argued that
Mr.. Dockery is not entitled to a re-
opening of the case, as asked for. He
dwelt at great length upon the Chad
bourn and Manly letters and, with ap-
parent effectupon thecommittee, who
listened to all of his speech with great
interest.
Many of the members asked Attor-
ney Busbee questions and seemed ia
vorably impressed with his eXplana-
lions n replies.
Mr.. BuSbee's arguments was logical
and several committeeman said that
it was one of the best arguments that
had been submitted during the present
session.
The affidavit of the man Bowling
sion has apparently acted as a
boomerang. Although nothing has as
yet been introduced to impeach his
testimony. his having been arrested
for highway robbery and also for lar
ceny in Tennessee has been noised
about the committee room. He was
present today and was an object Of
much interest by all the spectators, one
of whom said: THAT man Bowling
would make a good study as a degen-
crate for Norda Just look at his
face and forehead" 1t seems to be the
prevailing opinion that he has hurt
instead of benefited Dockery's case.
At 5 o'clock the committee adjourned
until tomorrow when Mr.. Busbee will
finish and be followed by F. L. Os-
borne, of Charlotte.
Representative Klutz %returned from
Baltimore this morning and vas about
the house for a few minutes. He re-
ported that his daughter had under
! gone a surgical operation and at the
time he left was resting easy and do
ing as we'll as the physicians could ex-
pect.
Representative Bellamy today intro
duced a bill authorizing the secretary
of the treasury to pay to R. l.. Hutch
ms and others 81, 200, the same being
for work and material furnished in
the construction of the postoffice build
/ ing at Wilmington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
Night OF Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the vic
ow of the brave General Burnham of
Machias, Me, when the doctors said
h could not live till morning" writes
Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attended her
that fearful night. "All thought she
must o die from Pneumonia, but
she begged for DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry, saying it had more thar once saved
her life, and had cured her of Consump-
ton. After three small does she slept
easily all night, and its further use
completely cured her" This marvel
u medicine is guaranteed to cure all
Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases.
Only soc and s1.00. Trial bottles free
at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
DEATH OF WILLIAM j. HAND.
Correspondent of the Messenger
kelo+o. ~ -o

Asheton, n. c., March s.
Mr.. William ]. Hand a highly es-
teemed citizen of Fender county, died
at his residence near here on Friday
last in the 18th ear OF his age. His
remains were laid to rest in the ceme-
terry at Pike church yesterday, the fu-
neral services being conducted by
Rev. D. P. McGeachy, his pastor.
Mr.. Hands remarkably strong con-
stitution began about a year ago to
give way to an affection Of the heart,
which terminated his days.
He was endowed with superior intel
lectual powers and was a man Of de-
cision and courage of conviction, of
h strictest integrity being firm and
tenacious in what he believed to be
right. He possessed a heart of the
kindest promptings, and his pleasing
manners, eminent social qualities and
integrity and uprightness won for him
n esteem n respect Of all who knew
him.. He leaves to mourn his depart
ure a devoted wife, a son, a daughter,
one sister and one brother, and many
friends TO whom he was indeed a faith
full husband, father, brother and friend
He was for many years a consistent
member Of Pike Presbyterian church
He was prepared for death and his
end was peace. T.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
CRONJE PLANNED BOLDLY.

H 1. Prevost-Battersby in a cable
gram to the New York World from
Kimberley says:
"Deserters report that General Cron-
1e intended to cut his way out through
Lord Roberts forces last Sunday night,
but the failure Of the scouting Beers
outside the British line to seize a
kopje TO aid him frustrated h project.
So he surrendered
THE tremendous British shell fire
seems to have produced scarcely an
appreciable effect. The list of the
Boer wounded during the week the
lager was held was only about eight.
The number Of dead is unknown"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.
One Man Killed and Another Wounded
in an Attempted Elopement.

Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
TarbOro, n. c., March 5.
A very unfortunate occurrence hap
pened in this county Sunday night. 1t
seems that Jesse James was engaged
to a daughter of Mr.. Ed. Lewis, who
lives in No. . township. Mr.. Lewis had
objected 70 his daughters marrying
Mr.. James and had prohibited his COM
ing to his house. Sunday morning Mr..
James went to Mr.. Lewis house for
the purpose of getting the girl and
running away with her and marrying
her, but he failed in this scheme. Sun
day night, accompanied by his broth
er, Sam James, he went to Lewis
house and attempted to get Miss Lewis
by force. a Scuffie enSued, in which
Mr.. Lewis, Sam James and Jesse
James all participated. Jesse James
shot Mr.. Lewis in the head and arm,
but these wounds were not fatal. Sam
James was shot through the head and
killed instantly. This put an end to
the fight and Jesse James and his
crowd left.
Up to this morning no arrest had
been made. l AVE seen several men
from this section of the county, and
they all expre sympathy for Mr..
Lewis and his family. 1t seems hat
no one knows who killed Sam James
as both sides were shooting for blood
for several moments.
Burglars broke into Arnheim'S gro
Gerry store here Sunday morning and
came near being captured. The po-
liceman'S attention was directed to
this store about 4 o'clock in the morn
ing by some one striking matches.
When he reached the store, he diScov-
cred that some one had broken in, for
the window pane had been taken out
and one of the shutters was partially
open. The burglar, hearing the police
man on the outside, attempted to make
his escape, and made a bold rush for
the window. AS he came out the Off
Ger fired at him five times, but missed
him. There have been recently several
attempts at burglary. The policeman
says that the man was a negro.
Tarboro, N. c., March 5.-(By special
dispatch.)-Jesse James has not yet
been captured. The %orone inquest
ternoon
The Messengers correspondent at
G~reenville sends the following tele-
gram abou this affair:
G~reenville, N. c., March 5.-Near
Bethel, this county, last night, Jesse
James, accompanied by his brother
Sam and two other friends, went to
the home of Ed. Lewis to tax his
daughter TO marry Jesse. The old folks
being opposed, Jesse went in the house
with pistol in hand and commanded
the girl to go with him.. She went to
father. After some words, Jesse open
ed fire on Mr.. Lewis. A general fight
resulted between Mr.. Lewis, his two
son and the intruders. When the
fight was over it was found that Mr..
| Lewis was o three times, but not
| seriously; Jesse was shot twice, his
nose being nearly torn off, and Sam
| crushing the skull. DR.. Laughing
| house, the coroner went over today to
| hold an inquest. Jesse didn't get the
i girl.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
Beware of Ofntments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
tioles should lever be used except ON
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is
ten-fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surface. of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is TAX
en internally and is made in Toledo, O.,
by F. j. Cheney e Co. Testimonials
free. Sold by druggists, price 76c per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09

Charlotte Observer: C. H. Mathis
Of Biackvflle, S. c., is going to try
an experiment with melons in Robson
county. near Maxton, this year. He
wiz plant 90 acres in water melons
and 90 acres in canteloupes. Mr..
Mathis ia an experienced melon grow
er. lie has large melon farms in South
Carolina and Florida.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
THE GATE CITY BREAKS IN TWO.

Moriches, L. l., March 1.-THE Sa-
vannah Line steamer Gate City, which
ran ashore three miles west Of here on
the night Of February sth, broke in
TWO early this morning. All hope Of
saving the vessel had been given up
several days Ago.. The wreckeTs who
were on board when the vessel broke
up were safely landed by the life saw
ing crew. Over two-thirds OF the
cargo, a greater part of which is said
TO be not damaged, had been removed
from the wreck.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THE
WALKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,

VIII Heartily Accede to the Conditions
Stipulated by Mr.. Walker in Present.
ing h Building to City and County.
Reports of Various City Officials
Street Paving Observation-Disclosures
Report Progress in Departments of
City Government.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
A Biunder

VIII often cause a horrible Burn.
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve. the best in the world. VIII kill
h pain and promptly heal It. Cures
Old Sores. Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils.
Felons. Corns. all Skin Erupttons. Best
Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by r. r. Bel
lamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09
TWO FIRES AT RALEIGH.

The Water Pressure Again Insafh-
cient-Hotel Accommodations at
Pine Hurst Not Equal to the De-
mand-Criminal Records for Last
Year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-09

]. T. Batson was granted license to
retail spirituous liquors at the corner
OF Ninth and BIaden streets.
Chief Charles Schnibben submitted
a report showing % alarms of fire re-
sponded to by department during
February.
Applications were read from G.. G.
Aman. Samuel Hall and W. B. Bow
den for the position Of summer health
officer. The election was on motion or
Mr., MacRae postponed until the next
meeting.
An application from j. P. Flynn
for position of city detective was filed.
1t had a number of endorsers-
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Alderman Taylror for the ponce
committee reported that three police
men were to be elected but recon-
mended that the election be postponed
until next month as subs are now rem,
dering good service. He said patroi
wagon was expected now every day.
Ordered three weeks ago.
, 1900-07-05
WHAT OUR FLAG STANDS FOR.

Wherever the American flag is raised
in token Of sovereignty, it stands for
liberty, independence and equality.
What our flag is to the nation, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is to the individ-
ual, inasmuch as it not only gives you
freedom from your ailments, but pro
tects your system in such a manner
that they cannot return. When your
stomach gets out Of order, causing you
to belch after eating, or when you are
So V that you toss about all
night, unable to sleep, you should GER
tainly try it, because it will strengthen
your stomach, steady your nerves, and
induce sound healthy sleep, and for in
digestion, constipation and biliousness
there is nothing to equal it. Rheuma-
tism is also counteracted by its direct
action on the kidneys.
, 1900-07-05
ALICIA,S EXPERIMENT

Alicia Wellington was 26 years old,
and she had never received an offer OF
marriage nor had a lover. Her two
younger sisters were both happily
married-Gertrude to q young man
who had adored her from childhood.
and Lottie to an elderly wIdower who
had fallen IN love with her at her
coming-out party. Gertrude had re-
fused three offers before marrying
John Nelson; Lottie. who was born
Q coQuette, had received homage from
almost every man she knew from the
time she could talk.
Alicia was serious and rather
naughty. Her friends called her I'm
tellectual." and this same intellect
uality made her unpopular with men.
NJ vsse generally her Interiors in
her chosen style OF conversation II not
IN depth Of thought. Until now Alicia
had affected to despise the other sex.
Lottie's flirtations and Gsrtrude's CON
quests had seemed frivolous to her.
But she wished to DO a well-rounded
woman, and 1t suddenly occurred to
her that she knew nothing Of love, al
though 1t was one Of the chief things
OF life. The fact that she was differ
ent from other girls and their In
ferior in one respect was brought
home to her by a meditation on love
and matrimony which followed the
receipt OF a letter announcing the en-
ga cement Of the only unmarried one
of her classmates. To be sure, Alicia
was Younger than the other girls; but
she had come out the same year.
az I. Al, vary we'll not to marry"
aha said 70 h.,se,f in conclusion. "but
a. 10 ada not IN attract a angle suitor
Thoro mue, M aomath,nq lacking in
mo have .,v.v, knovn that I didn't
~ Wv h,,. =, !. .tran.. that mar
DOM like me- 7 IAN accomplish al.
mo.t .nvthino - mall. nm NV mind
to Il will have a lover. I need no,
, 1900-07-05
MANY LIVES LOST
CROWDED STREET CAR IN TACO
MA DASHES OVER A
BRIDGE.
T~hirty-fve Persons Killed and Eighteen
Injured-Car Left the Track on a
Sharp Curve, Turned Over and
Struck the Ground Sixty Feet
Below.

Tacoma, Wash, July 4.-The most
appalling accident ever known in the
history of Tacoma occurred this morn
ing when the $50 Edison car, loaded
with eXcursionists, coming to see the
parade, was dashed down sixty feet
over the bridge at the gulch, where the
track runs from Delin street, burying the
passengers, among whom were many
women and children, under the wreck
of the car. The car turned complete
ly over and mangled the unfortunate
victims into unacceptable shapes as
the debris crashed down the steep side
OF the gulch.
Where the car went off there is a
sharp curve, at the foot of a steep
will never be known, but as the car
struck the curve, instead of following
the rails, it whirled completely over
and pitched from the bridge, striking
on its top, the heavy trucks and body
of the car crushing the frail upper
works to splinters and smashing down
upon the mass Of men, women and chill
dren, with which the car was loaded.
In the gulch a confused mass of
wrecked car, bridge timbers and killed
and mangled people made the heart of
the beholder sink. Telephone mes
sages for doctors from the st. Joseph
hospital to the central station brought
quick response. Policemen and civil
ians were sent in haste and every ply
stefan in the city vas notified. Tele-
phone wires were kept hot with repeat
ed calls and not an effort vas lost to
get every available doctor in town.
twenty-five dead were counted
around on the ground or on the bridge,
where they were half covered up with
gunnysacks or lay stark and mangled
in pools of blood under the feet of the
multitude, who passed them with a
shoulder to look at the wreck far down
the bank of the gulch. More than as
many more were carried away in car
riages, ambulances and the patrol wa
gon, and in the cars. which the railway
company sem to the scene to carry
away the wounded.
By a correct count, t~hirty-fve men,
women and children were killed in the
accident and eighteen were injured. OF
these latter fully one-half will die. The
%combined count Of dead and injured
equals exactly one-half the number Of
passengers in the car when it left the
bridge, that is to- say, hfty-two-there
being 1O4 on board. The gulch is w
100 feet deep. but where the car first
struck the steep bank was about fifty
or sixty feet down the side Of the gulch.
Here the car first crashed into the bank
and smashed along down the side Of
the gulch, grinding the victims under
the wreck.
, 1900-07-05
RAN INTO GASOLINE TRAIN.
A Tank Exploded and Dead Bodies
Were Scattered All Around.

Parkersburg, W. Va, July AT the
Ohio River shops in this city today a
yard engine running at a good rate o.
speed went through an accidentally
opened switch and struck a large train
of gasoline. One of the tanks took fire
A cannon ball was fired through the
remaining tanks of oil to let the fluid
out. Instantly after the shot vas fired
one tank exploded. The smoke rose
hundreds of feet into the air, and after
it had cleared dead bodies were seen
scattered here and there and injured
were lying all over the surrounding ter
ritory.
The dead:
J.. H. Hamilton, general superintend.
ent.
Bradley Reeves, engineer.
Edward Shannon, t~elegrapher.
MI. Carr. yardmaster.
Mr.. La Lime, master mechanic.
Mr.. Bradford, conductor.
There are from twenty-five to thirty.
five seriously injured, some fatally.
, 1900-07-05
CATARRH
II
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR


William Corcoran Eustis, who wa.
married to Miss Lena Morton, eldes
daughter of ex-Gov. Levi p. Morton
April 80, is a grandson of the late z
w. Corcoran, for whom Mr.. Evstis |,
named. w. w. Corcoran, who 10 III
richest man in the south made hi
great fortune in the banking business.
1t was he who originally founded the
Riggs bank, which is still the leading
bank of the capital. Together with in
terest, 1t is estimated that Mr.. Cor
coran's gifts to the city of Washington
today exceed $40. 0OO, 900. His best
known benefactions are the Louise
Home for Impoverished Gentlewomen,
named for his daughter; the Corcoran
art gallery and the Oak Hill cemetery,
New York Tribune.
, 1900-07-05

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich heart
burn is likely to follow, and especially
so if the digestion has been weakened
by constipation. Eat slowly and not
too freely Of easily digested food. Mas
ticate the food thoroughly. Let six
hours elapse between meals, and when
you feel a fullness and weight in the
region of the stomach after eating, in
dicating that you have eaten too much,
take one Of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets and the heartburn
may be avoided. For sale by F. H,
Eggleston.
, 1900-07-05
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis. throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at Frank H. Eggleston's, will be
presented with a sample bottle of Bos-
chee's German Syrup. free Of charge.
Only n bottle given to N person,
and none to children without order
from parents
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such a sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts Of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
were given away, and your druggist
will tell you Its success vas marvellous
1t Is really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi.
clans. One rs cent bottle will cure o,
prove its value. Sold by dealers In al
civilized countries.
, 1900-07-05
MINING LAWS.

The Republican has Just completed
the publication of the mining laws Of
Wyoming and Of the United States, to-
gether with the regulations of the gen.
eral land ONCE. and offers the pamphlet
for sale at 40 cents per copy. postpaid
to any address. The pamphlet con-
sists Of 81 pages and a cover, including
index. and is a very complete and use
full guide to those interested In mining.
There has been for some time an urg-
emit need for a work Of this character,
but this is irst attempt made to supply
the demand.
, 1900-07-05

A gentleman recently cured of dys-
pepsia gave the following appropriate
rendering of Burns famous blessing:
Some have meat and can not eat, and
some have none that want it; but we
have meat and we can eat-Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure be thanked" This prep
aration will digest what you eat. It in
stantly relieves and radically cures in
digestion and all stomach disorders. A.
H. Cordiner.
, 1900-07-05

career as a f1irt. That evening Reggy
wonderfully interesting. She talked
about cotillon figures, pretty girls,
Judges and golf. Reginald was in de-
mand as a cotillon leader, he was a
chevalier des danes. an expert chatting
dish cook. and al inspiring golf player.
"Gwacious, | never thought she
knew so much" he said to himself, as
he left the house. But this was only
because Alicia had displayed knowl-
edge of the subjects with which Reggy
was conversant. for he had always
known that she was intellectual"
1t was scarcely a week before Reggy
again presented himself at the We'll
lingtons. He asked for Miss yelling
ton, instead of for the ladies'" He
was unconscious of the neglect of Mrs.
Wellington, but wary Alicia smiled
when she, alone, was summoned to the
drawing-room.
20, Mr.. De Greve." she said-hereto-
fore she had called him Reggy-"I
know you can help me solve something
that has been worrying my poor
brain"
She took a seat beside the young
man and submitted her something"
that had been worrying her. 1t was
ever, to which Alicia knew the answer
Reggy did not suspect that he was
good at puzzles. He solved this one
easily. and explained the elaborate
process to Miss Wellington.
Thank you, Mr.. De Greve. you are
so clever" said Alicia, exactly as she
had heard Lottie say the same words
to different men at least a hundred
times.
That evening as Reggy went away
his predominant thought was, She
thinks me clever"
In the course of time Alicia con-
ginced Reggy that she was
lty pretty, agreeable. not too wise. and
altogether charmiDg-just the woman
&c preside over his house and help him
spend his rather large patrimL 1y. She
ilso convinced him that he was clever,
witty and manly. Indeed, under the
sun of her approval he grew wopder-
fully until he was quite a different
Reggy.
At last the schemed-for proposal
took place. Satisfied with himself, and
much more than satisfied with the &C
complished Alicia, Reggy asked her
to be his wife. Alicia foresaw the
coming offer. of course. She made
ready to refuse it. She even chose ner
next victim. William Giles. a lawyer OF
skill and nov He would be diff
cult to enthrall, but a foeman worthy
of her steSf.
But she did not think OF William
when Reggy proposed. She watched
"the boy" as she called him IN her
heart. with a curious pride. How well
he does it," she thought. Love has
made a man of him. He Is desperately
In earnest; he is charmlng-he is
adorable"
why, Reggy," she said aloud, to
her own establishment, Il believe | do
love you. Yes, | will marry you, after
all-yes, yes l will"
The happy Reggy did not notice the
peculiar wording Of Alicia's acceptance
Of his heart and fortune. He had won
her, and his Joy seemed complete. Nc
n but his wife ever knew that he
had been the subject of an experiment
Chicago Tribune.
, 1900-07-05

The law holds both maker and circu-
lator of a counterfeit equally guilty.
The dealer who sells you a dangerous
counterfeit of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve risks your life to make a little
larger profit. You can not trust him.
DeWitt's is the only genuine and orr
ginal Witch Hazel Salve, a w%ell-known
cure for piles and all skin diseases See
that your dealer gives you DeWitt's
Salve. A. II. Cordiner.