davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
p1,MnR OF 4 NEGRO RIOT.

Norfolk. Va. February io.-At Mar
tinsyille Thursday night there was an
incipient riot The tooacco rollers at
Spencer's tobacco factory are on a
strike. and one Of them. Joseph F1nney.
broke his pledge and agreed to return
TO york on the old terms a hundru
negroes gathered around the factory 10
give Ffnney a beating and ne openeu
fire on the crowd with a pistol. Nine
teen OF the rioters were arrested
Richmond, Va. February ia thor
oughly responsible M~artinsville CORE
spondent reports that there IL nothing
In the rumor OF incipient riot there. Ne
groes in a factory formed a union, ana
upon the proprietors refusing to accede
20 their scale Of quietly walked
out. Some Of them went TO the house
OF one OF their number who had return
ed to work. with the alleged purpose
OF whipping him. but he discharged his
gun and they left. The whole matter
was dismissed by the authorities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
SEIZED MoRB TERRITORY.

Manila, February f2.-It is reported
that the United States gunboat Prince
ton visited the Tatanes and CalagaR is
lands which were omitted from the
Paris treaty of peace. being north or
twenty degrees OF latitude. raised
American flags an appointed native
governors. II is added that the Prince
ton found the Japanese flag at the
Bayat island and refrained from land
ing there. pending orders.
Reports from native sources, which
are not confirmed. say General Pho del
Pillar, the insurgent commander. died
of fever recently. The Princeton oc-
cupied the northern island under q
government order.
The report that the japanese flag
was found flying is not confirmed. but
there are rumors that Japan intended
to take the islands. The natives Will
ingly substituted the American for the
insurgent officials and took the oath
of allegiance.
The natives of Samar and Leyte are
returning TO their towns and normal
conditions are being
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
FEARS OF ZULU UPRISING.

London, February 15.-In the house
of commons today, during the course of
a reply to a question relative to the
probable Boer invasion of Zululand,
the secretary of state for the colonies,
Joseph Chamberlain, sal that the gov
had decided that if the native
territories were invaded by the Beers,
the natives will be encouraged and
assisted in every way in defending
themselves"
Mr.. Chamberlain's reply confirmed
the reports of the invasion of Zululand
and showed the consequences could not
fail to be serious throughout South At
RIGA, as the alarm and unrest of the
Zulus was bound to spread to the Ma
tai natives. The olonial secretary
also said that the Natal ministery had
notified the home government that it
could not any longer be responsible
for the peaceful attitude of the Zulus,
as the invasion Of their country was
contrary to a tacit compact that the
natives should not be dragged into the
war.
The house of ommon this evening
adopted the governments military
scheme by a vote of 239 against "a, the
minority consisting chiefly of Irish
members.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
ALLIANCE WITH. PORTUGAL.

London, February 11.-An offensive
and defensive alliance between Great
Britain and Portugal. il is said. is
practically in existence.
From the highest sources 1t is learn
ed that Lord Salisbury has taken def
mite measures regarding Delagoa bay
and Beira. P~ortugars sea gateways to
the Transvaal. that can only be de-
scribed a IS daring. Portugal, bending
to pressure and convinced that Great
Britain is able to uphold her, is said
to have acquiesced, until, 1t is declared.
there practically exists an alliance OF
the strongest sort between Great Brit
ain and Portugal. Yet, for reasons of
diplomacy, nothing would be more
quickly officially denied in Londo or
Lisbon.
Immense pressure has been brought
to bear on Portugal by the continental
powers to prevent her from giving aid
TO Great Britain. Portugal's minister
here, Senior Pinto de Several. is al
most as much an Englishman as he is
a Portuguese, and his government is ap-
parently willing to do everything. even
beyond the bounds of neutrality. to
meet the london governments wishes.
Lord Salisbury is counting on the sup
port Of the country in putting the ma
tons war forces on a footing to defy
European opposition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
OLNEY FOR PRESIDENT.

NSpNSfdl " llS .Hh-l
New York, February S.-The Heral
will publish the following dispatch
from Washington tomorrow:
Former Secretary Of State Olney
may be the candidate of anti-Bryan
eastern democrats in the democratic
national convention in opposition to
Bryan. With Mr.. Bryan as the candI-
date and free silver as a leading issue
in the campaign eastern democrats
can see nothing ahead but inevitable
defeat. With a new candidate and a
new issue they believe they might have
some a of success.
In h Hay-Pauncefote treaty they
see the opportunity Of finding a new
issue. This treaty is being denounced
even by some republicans as a surren-
der to Great Britain, and some of the
democrats who are looking for a new
platform and a new candidate are
ready to a opposition to England.
the denunciation of the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty and the failure of the Unit
ed States to AXE action favorable to
the Beers the principal campaign cry.
With this platform Mr.. Olney Is looked
upon as being the most available can
didate."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
r. RICAN TARIFF.

Washington. February 15.-Represen-
tatives Payne, GrosvernOr and DalZell,
members of the ways and means com
mittee of the house, today had a con-
ference with the president on the sub
ject Of the pending Porto Rican tariff.
II IS understood that the president as
sured them that. while he was rather
of the opinion that there should be
free trade between the island and the
United States, he had no disposition
to intrude his views upon congress, and
if it was the opinion Of the committee
and a majority Of oh houses tina,
there should be a small or nominal Gus
toms charge on Porto Rican goods en-
tering the United States he would will
lingly accept their Judgment. 1t is the
opinion OF Messrs. Payne, GrosvenoI
and DalZell that the bill. substantially
as il now stands, will pass both
houses and become a law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
ROOSEVELT NOT a CANDIDATE

ROOSEVELT NOT a CANDIDATE.
Albany, n. Y, February 12.-Govern-
or Roosevelt today gave out a state
ment relative to the vice presidency, in
which he declares that he will not ac-
cept h honor under any circumstan-
ICES. His statement follows:
I'm view of the continued statements
in the press that / may be urged as a
candidate for vice president, and in
view of the man letters that reach
me, advising for and against such a
course, it is proper for me to state def
lnitely that under no circumstances
could or would I accept the nominal
ltion for the vice presidency. 1t is need
less to say how deeply 1 appreciate the
honor conferred upon me by the mere
ldesire to place me in so high and dig
nified a position; but it seems to me
that at the present time my duty is
here in the state whose people chose
to be governor.
Great problems a w been faced
and are being partly solved in his
state at this time. and if the people so
desire / hope hat the work thus begun
I may help to carry to a successful ON
|clusion."
The governor, in giving out his state
ment said: And I am happy to state
Senator Platt cordially acQuiesces
in my views in the matter"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
SLAUGHTERED BY THE FRENCH

ILL
Paris, February I'm. De Crais,
minister of the colonies, has received
a telegram from the governor of the
French Congo, NJ. H. de Lamothe,
announcing the defeat in battle of
Rabah, the principal chieftain of the
central Soudan, by a French expedition
under NJ. Gentel.
The French have beeni fighting his
power for years, and todAy's dispatch
his overthrow. He was
strongly e~ntrenched at Kouna, between
the French Congo and Lake Tchad,
which is the objective of all French
expeditions. Kouna was defended by
$4,000 men with $500 rifles and 3 can
non.
After a despeate fight the French
demolished the fortress. Two of Ra-
bah's cannon were destroyed by the
French shells. Rabah who was wound
ed during the fight, fed six hours be-
it's conclusion.
The commander of the French expe-
dition however, admits that practical
ly half of his own force was placed
hors du combat. Forty-three Sene-
galese sharpshooters were killed and
four European, including Captain Ro-
billot. and LOG Senegalese were wound
ed.
The commander of the expedition re-
ports that Rabah is completely demon
allied by his losses, estimated at be
tween 1000 and 5000 killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

, of a kindlx word

The memor of a kindly worc
For long gone by,
The fragrance Of a fading HOVER
Sent lovingly,
The rIeamiag OF a sudden smile
Or sudden GEAR.
The warmer pressure of the HAND.
The word OF cheer:
The hush that means I cannot SPEAK
Bue I have heard."
Tbs note that only bears a verse
From Gods own Word:
Such tiny things we hardly oun
As ministry.
The i've deeming they have shown
Scaat sympathy:
But when the heart - cverv rouzhs-
oh. who can tell
The power OF such uuy things
To make il well.
Christian Work.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

Great Britain is preparing to raise
an army of half a million. 1t has now
in or neal Africa quite $50, 900 men. II
has 49, 900 reserves at home, and more
are to be raised. Rich n powerful il
ought to be an easy matter to raise ami
equip very soon 100000 more troops
But great as is it's army now in Africa
it has up to now, after o u months OF
more of war, been unable to clean uI
the Dutchmen. Butler is very hungry for
he has not been able yet to eat that din
ner due last Christmas, in Pretoria. The
end of the war is not yet. 1t may last
into the summer unless Europe inter
VeneS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
STATE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO, &C
UCAS BTNTY. 80.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F.
]. Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and hat said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De
cember. \. D. 1856.
(-"l 4. w. GLEASON,
shAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J CHENEY IS co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, IS cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
JUROR SENT TO PRISON.

Charlotte, N. c., February 9.-Judge
Shaw yesterday tried the cas- of God
frey against the Marion Furniture
Factory, at Marion. J. G.. Grant. a
membe Of the jury, vas found to be
full of liquor towards the close of the
trial, and Judge Shaw sentenced him
to ten days in jail for contempt OF
court. j.. W. Hemphill, the officer in
charge of the jury, was also sent to
Jail for ten days for allowing Juror
Grant to have the whiskey. The YER
dict OF h jury, which was in favor
Of the furniture company. was then
set aside,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
RESURRECTION IN MARTINIQUE.

Fort de France. Martinique, Febru-
airy 9, via Haytien cable--A mob of
about 200 miners has, since Monday
last. been preventing the harvesting Of
sugar "a The movement is extend
ing and troops have been sent in all
directions.
was attacked and fired on its assailants
and Killed nine men and wounded
fourteen. In the OF lie Fran
co.'s two incendiary fires have occur
red on plantations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
Oh, the Pain OF
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in.
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is a blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
few years ago I was taken with infamma
tory Rheumatism, which became SO intense
that 1 was for weeks unable. to walk. / tried
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
THE REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA

THE NE OLUIIOIN TN OOLOAbIa.
Kingston, Jamaica. February 13-The
British steamer Tagus, which has ar
rived here from Colon. reports heavy
fighting last week around Barranquil-
Ia, while the insurgent forces were
pressing Carthagena for the purpose Of
cutting of Bogota from mail communi-
cation. Rodriguez, il is further as
serted has escaped from Pioho with 200
fellow prisoners and has a quantity OF
arms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
ANTITRUST BILL PASSED.

Jackson, Miss, February 1S.-The
Cox antitrust bill passed the lower
house today by an almost unanimous
Vote, only two members voting in the
negative. The bill is very broad and
designed TO include all classes of cor
porations between which agreements
or mutual understanding regarding
prices exist. Civil and criminal penal
ties are imposed for violation.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con.
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body. and
from November to March
/ suffered agony. I tried
many patent medicines
but none relieved me
Upon tho q d ice of q
friopI Iarilol ta 49,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
COTTON At NINE CENTS.

Mobile, Ala. February IA lot of
high grade good middling cotton was
taken by English buyers today at 9
cents, the highest prices for the a
SON
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
CURRENCY BILL PASSED.
SENATE ADOPTS ITS SUBSTITUTE FOR
THE HOUSE BILL.
TWO AMENDMENTS AGREED TO.

The Committee Amendment as to BIZ
metal1ism and Senator Nelson's, Al
lowing Banks of S25,O 900 Capital In
Towns of Not More than 1000 In
habitants Summary of the Vote.
Chief Points of the BiIl-Another
Field Day in the House.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20
Blood

VIII cure PERFECTLY and permanently.
It is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash. mercury, or Other
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta. GA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-02-20

8. 8. 8. Before allowing me to take II, how.
ever, my guardian, who was . chemist. ana
lyxed the remedy, and pronounced IT free Of
potash or mercury. i felt SO much better afteI
taking two bottles. that I continued the rem
ely and in two months I was cured completely.
The cure was permanent, for I have never since
had q touch Of though many
Times exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL,
e711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism
Throw aside your oils and liniments. a
they a not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil.
ity and completely destroy your diges,
tion
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
ANOTHER STORY.

The Louisville Courier-J journal
prints a circumstantial story
which purports to give the de-
tails of the conception and exc
cution Of the plot to kill Senator
Goebel. The story is based upon
evidence said to have been given
the attorneys for the prosecution
by Wharton Golden, e. H. Cul-
ton, H. E. Youtsey and others.
The story gives the name of the
man suspected of having fired
the shot that killed Senator Goe-
bel. He is a Clay county feud-
ist. He is supposed to be in the
mountains and has not yet been
arrested. The story follows the
evidence given by Golden in the
preliminary trial of Caleb Powers
as to the bringing to Frankfort
Of the armed mountain feudists.
The men implicated in conspir-
acy are the sams that were i'm
plicated by Golden's testimony,
several Of whom are now under
arrest, while others are either in
the mountains or in neighboring
states. The story follows Col
denis testimony as to the plan to
cause a riot in the Legislature
during which the Democratic
members were TO have been
killed; tells how the alleged plan
10 kill Senator Goebel was carried
out; Of the purchase of a we'll
known Cincinnati house Of
twenty-five steel bullet smokeless
powder cartridges; the procuring
Of q 49, oalibre Marlin rifle with
which the shooting is said to
have been done, the weapon
being returned an hour after
wards, and the payment Of ST.
600 in advance to the man who
did the shooting. After the
shooting the man who did the
work is said to have been es-
corted to the mountains by q
number If armed men.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Proposed Amendment to The
State Constitution.

NJ Office is hereby given that the following
y joint resolution, proposing an ameod'
ment to the State Constitution, was passed by
the General Assembly at its regular session Of
| 1890, and that the same win be submitted TO tha
electors of the state ut the next general election
to be held Scptember3 1900, for tadoption or re-
jection viz;
PROPOSED MENDMENT,
"The sureties upon the official bonds Of all
| State officers shall be residents Of and have suf.
acient property within the State, not exempt
| from sale under execution, attachment or other
| process Of any court, TO make good their bonds,
and the sureties upon the official bonds of all
county officers shall reside within the counties
where such officers reside, and shall have suf-
llcient property therein, not exempt from such
sac, to make good their bonds. Provided,
however, that any surety, bonding or guaranty
company, organized for the purpose Of dong a
surety or bonding business, and authorized to
do busnessin this State, may become surety on
The bonds OF all State, county, and municipal Of
1cers under such regulations us may be pre-.
scrbed by law. Approved May 8, $780,"
Each elector may vote for or against above
amendment
Witness my official signature and seal Of once,
this l2lh day Of February, 1900.
ALEX. G. HULL,
(SEALD Secretary Of state.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
DlMINUTiVE CALF.

Mr. S. C. Dildy, who lives a
few miles west of Nashville, has
a curiosity on his farm in he way
Of a. calf that so far as we know
holds the, record for diminutive-
ness. When two days old the
calf measured thirteen inches in
height and weighed only nineteen
pounds. The calf is perfectly
formed and apparently well de-
veloped, but is very small. 1t is
now about two weeks old and is
not much larger than it was
when only two days old. 1t is as
risky as young calves usually
are. Nashville News.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

The democratic leaders in Ken
lucky announce that no force
will be used to GUST Taylor from
the governors office until after
the supreme court Of the United
States has passed upon Beck
hams contest, Then if Taylor
still refuses to vaoate he will
have to be displaced by state
militia.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
WILL CUT LITTLE FIGURE.

Below is what three Arkansas
congressman think of Admiral
Dewey's candidacy:
Representative Hugh A. Dins-
more: "When a man marries
his troubles begin. That is one
of the reasons why | have never
married. By the way, have you
noticed that the only opposition
to Bryan comes from those who
voted against him in 1862"
Senator Jas. K. Jones, chair
man of the Democratic com
mittee; "Mr. Bryan will b'
nominated and elected. Thu
Dewey candidacy will cut LITTLE
figure"
Representative, P. D. McCul
lochi "What do think Of it
Oh, it's just Dewey, that's all"
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
Settlement Notices.

Notice ia hereby given hat the following
named Administrators and guardians filed &C.
UNITS cnrrent at the March term 1909 0fthe
sharp county probate court for the Southern
District for aettlcme with their respective Q
tNtes, to-wlt:
-FINAt--
Calvin Mobley; administrator b. NJ. Dawson
estate.
b. y Johns on; guardian G. P. johnson and
NJ. A. Russell
ANNUAL
J,T, wilkins; administrator G. W. Cathey
estate
j, Wann; administrator r, s Bacon estate
B y. JOhnaOn; guardian Reuben, Thomas
and Rhoda Johnson MINORS
". G, Shaver; administrator in succession
Joseph Roles estate
And all parties interested IN the settlement Of
any Of said estates are hereby notified 10 come
forward and file exceptions to said accounts II
any they have, on or before the second day Of
the next term o. said court or they will be for
ever barred from excepting TO said accounts or
any item thereof.
II. b. HILL, Clerk,
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

Thelcourt of appeals last Sat-
urday handed down a decision in
the kentucky governorship case
in favor of the democrats. The
opinion was by six judges, four
democrats and two republicans.
One republican dissented. The
concurrence of the two republic
can judges with the democrats
was af surprise, to republicans
especially. Of course the re-
publicans will appeal to the SUI
preme court.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

Republican governor Roosevelt,
of New York, is quoted as say
ing: 81 wish to God we were
cut Of Philippines and had them
off our hands. Mckinley has
about as much backbone as a
toy chocolate man that you see on
the confeotioner's stand"
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

Dewey in late statement says
he is democrat, but an attempt
upon his part to forestall Bryan
in the coming convention will
prove futile. In fact Admiral
Dewey missed his chance. I'M
mediately after his return from
Manila tie republican party
would have given him any thing
he called for.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
D FROM CITIZEN.

! Weeks Hardy Herald
" 0ndent signing himself
\ in concluding an ar
opposing the adoption of
nv Uniformity of text books,
If children are sent
unless their parents buy
i. books decided upon by GER
1men at Evening Shade it
bFeakup our school,"
N ha6A become the custom of
! bFained specimens of the
nl0rlo to lay all evil con-
y eIloes on the little town Of
nlng Shade, and it seems
Y S'lH, l., has prejudice coup
wlth ignorance. He seems
to know that should county
! ,tormity carry in Sharp coun-
'ne county judge would APP
AZ two citizens and two teach.
who,vith the county exam.
\ vould compose the school
ooazd. Then, what autho,
n. H. L. for declaring
men in Evening
AQe would ruin the schools Of
hrp oounty?
'or tpie misguided correspond.
0enefit we will state that
Fnis district, No. "a, it was
'May nip and tuck on
measure, though for uni
P'1'y won out. After a more
e'u study of the proposition
oPinlon is that the distric,
lyoteit down.
wrlter is against county
E ''' and hopes to see it
n Sharp county. We
70 see the time when
Is willing to give the
70 Of Evening Shade
A CITIZEN.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13
EO. MAXFIELD & BROS.
N MACHINERYDEPART

on expansion and disapprove the
stand taken by Senator Berry on
that issue. According to the
Republican the people did not
express their sentiments at the
polls. Seventy-five per cent of
the people of Arkansas are not
republicans, brother.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

Admiral Dewey is out for pres
ident. He says he would accept,
but, strange to say, he refuses to
say from what party or upon
what platform he would be willing
to take the nomination. Appar-
antly he is anything for the
squirrel.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

A man in Lawrence county
made the race for assessor and
received 10 votes. However, the
man in Sharp county who ran
for office one year and didn't get
a vote made a record that will
never be beaten. and seldom
equaled.
Sharp County record., 1900-04-13

The Maynard Enterprise will
be continued under the manage
ment of W. T. Warren who was
associate editor at the time of
Mr.. Lindsey's death. We wish
the Enterprise continued pros
perity.