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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
THE PASSION PLAY.
The Initial Performance-The Cast OF
Characters.

Oberammergau, May 24.-The initial
performance of the Passion play, fol-
lowing the grand rehearsal of Sunday,
took place today. The attendance was
enormous, despite the fact hat the
day was cold, cloudy and generally
lu~nfavorable.
The representation as a whole, &C
cording to the opinion of competent
Judges, surpaSseS that of 1890. Herr
Joseph Mayer, who recited the pro-
llogue, was, as on previous occasions,
a majestic figure. Herr Anton Lang,
as Christ, was excellent, although
somewhat His voice is clear
and his face seems to fit the character,
although not so refined as the face Of
Mayer, who was so long the Christ
of these representations. Lang, how
ever, showed Improvement as today's
performance progressed, his GESTURES
being particularly graceful. During the
Bethany scene, a weired effect was
produced by the sui breaking sudden
lily from the clouds and casting a bril-
liant beam on Christ's robe.
Fraulein Anna Flunger, the Mary
of the representation, has a fine well
rounded face and is a good actress, but
she lacks the pathos that Ros Lang
was wont to display.
The player now taking the part OF
Judas, Johann Twink, is very fine-a
vast improvement Upon his predecessor
in the role. On the other hand Thomas
IRendt, the Peter Of the cast, scarcely
equals Hett's portrayal. Frauleir
Bertha Wolfe as Mary Magdalene is
striking in appearance and made a pro-
found impression. Sebastian Lang, as
ICaiaphas, realized the ideal imper-
lsonation of that relentless priest.
During the afternoon performance
Herr Anton Lang was repeatedly
overcome by nervousness, but he wen
Through the crucifixion scene with
perfect self-possession. and the mem
lorable seven words Of the Saviour
loould be distinctly heard by the vas
Iconcourse. During the taking dowl
of Christ from the cross the sharI
lwhistling of a locomotive Jared un
pleasantly upon the ear. The scenic ef
fleets throughout were beautiful J
large number Of Americans were pres
Ient. The pastor of the American
Ichurch in Berlin, Rev. DR.. Dickie, yes
lterday lectured in the Oberammerga1
hall, secured for the occasion, to a.
audience of Americans and Englisl
on the subject of the Passion play.
WAS a preparation for today's perform
lance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29

overwhelming force. losing one killed
and seven wounded
EXPECT NO DELAY IN REACHING
PRETORIA
London, May eI-Generai French has
reached Prospect station. about Eve
miles north Of Rhenoster river. The
Beers are retreating on the VaaL
A dispatch from Rhenoster dated
Wednesday. May p. 7:4s p. m, says:
The general opinion Ia that we will ar
rive at Pretoria as fast as we can
march. though the Beers announced to
all the country that they intended to
fight to the death General Ian Hamil-
ton is cooperating in the advance on
the right. Thus Lord Roberts. who
presumably Is a few miles behind Gen
eral French. win reach the vaal be-
fore the end OF the week Natives re-
port that the Beers have buried two
guns in the Rhenoster river"
BULLER'S ADVANCE CHECKED
In Natal. General Buffers forces
have crossed into the Transvaal near
Ingogo. but are still held n bay at
Laing's mex. where the Beers are en-
trenching themselves With the ex-
ception OF this pass. Natal Is clear of
Beers They have a big gun posted,
TO hold the position when threatened
by a thanking movement from the force
that crossed the Ingogo river.
FIRST TRAIN To REACH MAZE
KING.
\ dispatch from Pretoria
that the first train north entered Mafe-
king May 2end, and hat the first train
south IS expected next week. Ii Is said
that the relief of Mafeking was due to
a unde of one OF the federal off,
GERS by which General Delarey was
foiled in his plan To cut of the relief
force, after driving them away from
the Molopo river.
1t is stated that the federais have
resolved to make a determined defense
OF the city OF johannesburg. Klimke.
the state mining engineer. has been
given six months cave OF absence,
presumably for protesting against the
proposition to blow up the mines.
A special dispatch from New Castle,
Natal, says the Russian ambulance
corps with the Beers is Disguised with
their conduct and has requested the
car to recall IL.
At a '~stop-the-war meeting" In Lon
d"n this afternoon. William Stead re-
marked hat the Boer delegates now in
the United States old him they were
prepared TO accept peace on any terms
compatible with independence and
asked If it would do any good TO see
Lord Salisbury, TO which Mr.. Stead
said he replied it was useless to DO SO
unless they were prepared to surren-
der their independence, so the del
gates proceeded TO America, where
they have met with such GOODNESS in
offcialdom as has excited the exulta-
ton OF those who are determined TO
throttle the little states to death"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
THE GERMAN MEAT BILL.
The Reichtag Passes a Stringent Meas
ure Against American Meats.

Berlin, May 23.-The ~reichstag today
voting by roll call, adopted the meat
bill by 16S to 123 votes.
AS it has passed the reichstag, in ad-
dition to prohibiting the importation
of canned or sausage meat, the bill
provides that until December 81. 1903,
the importation of fresh meat shall
only be allowed in whole, or, in certain
cases, in half carcasses, and that the
importation of prepared meats shall
only be permitted when it is proved to
be innocuous, which is regarded as
being impossible of proof in the case
of consignments of salt meat under
four Kilograms in weight
The bill also provides that after 1908
the importation of meat shall either
be regulated by fresh legislation or
the above mentioned provisions remain
in force.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
NEW CHARGE AGAINST NELLY.
The EmbezZlement of $500, 900 Worth
of Cuban Postage Stamps.

New York. May 23.-Papers are to-
day en- route from Washington to
New York which will result in the pre-
ferring of other charges against
Charles F. w. Nicely, now confined in
the Ludlow street Jail.
1t is ascertained that these papers
were sem from Cuba to the depart
ment at Washington and charge the
alleged defaulting postal employe with
the embezZlement of a sum approx
mating $500, 900.
This alleged embezzlement consists
in the conversion into cash of the S400,
600 worth of "surcharge" Cuban post
age stamps which were ordered de-
stroyed, and which were certified as
having been destroyed by the commit
tee appointed for that purpose, of
which Nicely was the head.
The above information comes from
Edward K. Jones, special assistant to
the United States attorney general in
the Nelly case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
COURT GUARDED BY SOLDIERS.
The Trial of Stephen Baptfst-Threat-
enings by the Crowd at the Court
House.

Richmond, Va. May 23.-Advices
from Poydton, where Stephen Bap-
fist, the negro. is on trial for the muir
der Of Mr.. Peter Jones. are TO tile ef-
feet that today was an uneasy one
there. When yesterday the court. with
the prisoner under guard OF the Rich
mond military, visited the scene of the
murder, which is nea Buffalo Springs.
a crowd gathered and at one time il
was thought that an attempt would
be made to al Baptist and lynch
him, but the party got bach to boyd
ton without trouble. This morning a
crowd came to Boydton from the neigh
borhood OF the murdered mans home,
n there We're ominous mutterings,
which resulted in the courts being
held under the protection Of the bayo-
net. The military stood in line Just
IN the rear Of the bar. After the ar
gument, however, the crowd seemed
satisfied that the jury wouId tomorrow
bring in a verdict Of guilty, and dis
persed to their homes. At midnight
the report was that the situation was
unchanged.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
4 Tongues.

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie E. Springer, Of lbs Howard
St, Philadelphia, Pa. when she found
that DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured her
of a hacking cough hat for many years
had made life a burden. All other REM
edies n doctors could give her no
help, but she says of this Royal Cure
sit soon removed the pain In my chest
and l can now sleep soundly, some
thing I can scarcely remember doing
before. 1 feel like sounding it's praises
throughout the Universe" So will
every one who tries DIR. Kings New
Discovery for any trouble OF the
Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price soc and
$1.00. Trial bottle free at r. r. Bel
1amy's Drug Store; every bottle guar
anteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
MBcKLENBURG CELEBRATION.
F. I. Osborne the Oorator-Sham Bat
tle-Ffremen's Contest.

Charlotte, N. c.. May 23.-The 125th
anniversary of the signing of the
Mecklenburg declaration of indepen-
dence is being celebrated in Charlotte
this week with elaborate ceremonies.
F.. I. Osborne was orator cf the day.
There have been parades and a sham
battle by the state military companies
and visiting companies from South
Carolina.
contests, in which the South Carolinas
carried off the palm. Palmetto No. 2.
of Columbia, broke the record Of the
south for horse hose wagon races. low
ering ii by one-fith OF a second: Time
IS is.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
THE jim CROW CAR LAW.
vanah Street Car Company Indicted
for its Violation.

Augusta, May 23.-D. b. Dyer, as
president of the Augusta Railway and
Electric Company and E. c. jefferson,
the conductor in charge of the car
upon which Alex Whitney, a white
man, was killed by a negro ten days
ago, and for which the negro was sub
sequently lynched, have been indicted
by the grand jury of Richmond county
for alleged violation of the state law
requiring the separation of races on
public carriers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
Virginia Delegates to Confederate


Richmond. Va. May 23.-The follow
ing have been appointed delegates and
to represent the grand camp
of Confederate Veterans, department
OF Virginia, at the Louisville reunion
of Confederate Veterans.
DeIegates-General Stith Bolding, Pc
tersburg: Judge George L. Christian.
Richmond: Colonel Thomas G. Morton,
Stanton: Tor G.. Tyler EIlyson,
Richmond.
AIternates-Colonel James McGiII.
Pulaski: Colonel Thomas ID. Jeffries,
Chase City: Judge T. r. b. Wright.
Tappahanock; Colonel William Keen,
Thompson's Cross Roads; Rev. ]. Will
liam Jones, Richmond.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
FATAL RAILWAY WRECK.

Greenville. s. c.. May 23.-The wreck
OF a freight train on the Charleston
and Western Carolina railroad today
caused the instant death Of Engineer
William Mckinney and the colored
brakeman, Charley Haynes. The acct
dent occurred about twenty-five miles
from Laurens. AS the engine turned
over Mckinney and Hayes were fio,
lentIy hurled against the urnace ana
covered with Goals. They We're rodsIsu
to death. The cause OF the wreck -
supposed to have been a defect in the
truck of the engine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
A AFFRAY.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 22.-Charles
Henry. Of Blissville, Mich, was shot
and seriously wounded late last night
by c. r. Daily, who is connected with
the railway mail service and adjutant
of the first battalion Of h Tennessee
national guard. It is said the shooting
resulted from a domestic difficulty.
Both men were arrested. Henry will
recover
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
Editors Awful Plight.

F. NJ. Higgins, Editor Seneca, (Ills.)
News, was afflicted for years with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
until he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
He writes two boxes wholly cured him.
It's the surest Pile cure on earth and
the best salve in the world. Cure guar
anteed. Only % cents. Sold by r. r.
Bellamy, Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
A Request to Washington and LIE.
University.

Philadelphia, May 23.-The will of
MRS. Juliet S. Bradford, widow Of Pro-
Vincent l.. Bradford, LII. D.,
land D.. c.. l., who died recently, leav-
ling an estate valued at $50, 600, makes
la beouest IF $1,000 to the Washington
and Lee university. of Virginia, to en-
dow 1.-The Vincent L. Bradford schol-
Iarship."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29

The initial performance OF the Pas
sion play was given yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29

The Britishers yesterday observed
Victoria's S1st birthday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-29
ANOTHER SHARP DEBATE
I'm THE SENATE ON THE GOVERNMENT
FOREIGN POLICY.
AN ISSUE OF ANTIIMPERIALISM

charged by Senator Spooner as Being
Manufactured by the Opposition for
Political Purposes, When There was
no.Such Thfng-A Heated Contest Be-
tween Senator'S Spooner and Allen.
a Morgan Speaks on Cuban
Frauds and REGULATIONS.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
fuosgvELT IN THE BAD LANDS.
Great on Grammar and Busting Bron-
chos.

Great on Grammar and busting Bron-
chos.
A. L. Packard. now of Chicago, was
editor of the Bad Lands Cowboy when
Roosevelt was rnnching up on the Lit
tie Missouri, and has many pleasant
recollections of those days. Said he:
Nothing amused the cowboys more
than Roosevelt's choice of words and
manner of speech. He was the purist
in language, and ut first was unable to
tackle the cow-punchers' slang. While
driving the first bunch of cattle TO his
Chimney Butte ranch number of
them started up "A coUllee. An expert
enced foreman would have shouted:
Get git ON you there and head them
steers or Hit the high places and turn
EN- RooSeyelt's order, while equally
sharp, nearly paraly2ed the flying cow
puncher It has been treasured and
told and retold wherever two or more
cow-punchers have gathered together
Standing in his stirrups, he opened his
steel-rap mouth and yelled: Hasten
quickly forward yonder. The wonder
was 1t didn't stampede the herd.
In the Chimney Butte horse herd
continued Mr.. Packard, was a broncho
named Devil When you lind horse
in the West with such a name you can
be sure he has earned it. Devil had
One after another the cowboys had
tried their best to stay with the leath-
err on him, and none had succeeded,
even with the aid of a 'life-prcseryer
and hobbled stirrups. He had been
given up as spoiled horse, especially
after he had acquired the playful habit
of trying to bite and jump on the rider
utter he had thrown him.
Roosevelt decided to ride Devil anu
tame him for saddle horse. 1t took
three men to rope and tie him down
while the blind and saddle We're being
put on, and he was then led to the edge
of the Little Missouri and headed for
quicksand. Roosevelt mounted, jerked
off the blind, and then began what was
called at the time the gaul durndest
panorammer the Bad Lands has ever
saw The first jump took Devil into
the middle of the quicksand and Mac
monnies' fountain became n squirt gun
by comparison. Sand. water, Roosevelt
aud Devil seemed merged into solid
body. Finally there was n separation
and Roosevelt 'ascended to take Il look
at Wyoming as Bill Jones facetiously
remarked. The next day and the next
and the next there was the same pan
orammer.' but finally came a day when
Roosevelt stayed with the leather and
brought Devil, thoroughly tanned. back
to the ranch. 1t may not sound like
much in the telling, but a man who
can tame horse with Devils reputa-
tion can divide the last chew of tobac-
co with cow-puncher. And that is a
final test of friendship. He at once be-
came Teddy to every cowboy in the
Bad Lands"
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29

most striking of all was pearl neck
lace worth sos 900 1t contained five
heavy ropes of pearls and was by far
the most dazzling ornament ever dis
played in the city. Then there was an
s 900 painting purchased in Europe
There were other paintings which
cost all together 5000. The wedding
ring was simple affair, costing but
81 900. diamond necklace and j
ruby pepnant bought at Tiffany's cost
$1,000. Another gift was an ermine
coat for which the steel king paid slO.-
coo. The brides trousseau cost $4,000.
On her cape and yachting cap are dia-
mond buttons.
One year ago Mr.. Leeds met Mrs
Stewart The friendship ripened into
love which eliminated in the wedding.
Mr. Leeds is 3s years old and his bride
Is %. Her father is treasurer and gen.
eral manager of the Forest City Stone
company
Mrs. Mamie May Stewart Worthing-
ton was the divorced wife of George
r. worthington and the daughter-in-
law of Ralph worthington. They were
married Oct. l.. 1894.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
Peculiar Concerts.

In the depths Of an Arctic winter
the Eskimo keep up their spirits by
holding a concert every night. Their
program is not very varied. although
both vocal and instrumental music are
induIged in. The single instrument
used is a kind Of tambourine. made of
a wooden hoop. some 80 inches in di-
ameter. across which wet deerskin is
stretched But instead of humping the
skin 1t In the hoop that is beaten.
Standing in the middle of the tent,
the performer strikes the tambourine,
turning slowly round all the time,
whilst four or Ave women raise their
voices in what they believe to be song
The whole performance is the most
atrocious discord, but pleases where
ignorance is bliss. Each man in the
company is expected to take his turn
with the drum. which he whacks TIL
he is tired
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
IL is NICE TO BE RICH
PRINcELY GIFTS GIVEN TO A
BRIDE.
steel King Leeds Gives Mrs. worthinkton
100000 in Presents-splendor In
Diamop ds-A Pearl Necklace That Cos.
$4,000.

The Vanderbilts, Goulds and Astors
have ali heen outstripped in one of the
most lavish displays on record. Will
lam Bateman Leeds, the Steel King OF
New York. has beaten all records by
the besaowal on his bride. Mrs. Mamie
Stewart Washington, whom he married
in Cleveland the other day. of hall a
million dollars in wedding presents
Mr.. Leeds is chairman of the Amer1-
can Tin Plate company, and one OF the
executive officers of the National Steel
company and the'American Steel Hoop
company. He lives in New York and
the couple will reside there upon their
return.
Articles of jewelry were the princi-
pal gifts of the groom Perhaps the
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
ITO be eontinued.p
rorn Among a.. puIlru.hr..


There is a variety of srebe (colym-
bus mInorl which matches its young on
regular raft Its nest is mass OF
strong stems of aquatic plants closely
fastened together, These plants con-
tain a considerable quantity of air in
their cells and set free gases in the
process OF deeayip2. the air and the
gases imprisoned in the plant make
the nest lighter than water. The bird
usually sits quietly on its eggs, but if
any intruier approaches or any dan
ger Is feared the mother plunges one
foot in the water ana. using it as ?
paddle, transports her floating nest
TO a distance often dragging along with
ii a sheet OF water plants. A natur-
aIist who frequently watched this re-
markable removal says: THE whole
structure looks like a little floating is
land carried along by the labor of the
grebe. which moves in the center of a
mass Of yerdure. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
PoRruoAL.s QUEEN.

Portugars dowager queen is sister
of King Humbert of Italy. recently as
sassinated. and is one of two royal
women left penniless by his death.
Duchess Letitia of Aosta. his niece
and sister-in-law. is the other. The
extravaganza of Queen Pia is such
that her annuity from the Portuguese
crown is not sufficient to pay her bills,
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
Powerful Ruhmkorr Coils.

Two of the largest Ruhmkorff coils
ever made have been ordered in the
United States for foreign govern
ment. and will give an electric spark
forty-five inches iu length expending
energy amounting 10 three or four
horse power and having a potential OF
half a million volts.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
From War TO rcaee.

Two cannon from the Civil War are
to be melted and cast into statue
representing peace. What contrast
as great in "A way as the change Hos
letters Stomach Bitters will bring
about in the health of any who use it.
1t cures constipation. dyspepsia or
weak Kidneys. Try it.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
Ladl.. cam w.nr sho.,..

One size smaller after usingAllen's Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. All dru rgists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. LIE Roy. NY.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
more Cheau EScursionS East, -

ON September eth and 2Ist the Santa
Fe Route will sell tickets at rate of one
fare plus 50 round trip from Colorado
points TO Missouri River points St
Louis. Chicago and intermediate points
Including branch lines in. Kansas; also
points in Indian Territory and Oklahoma
Final limit for return. October Slst.
Fun particulars obtained by addressing
J. +. Hall General Agent Passenger De-
paItment. Santa Fe Route Denver
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
Are You Using Allen. Foot-E..e-

It is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen $
Foot-Eas a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy. N. y
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
Cheap ExcursIcns East.

The Burlington will on June 1Ith and
i2th put on sale tickets from Denver to
Chicago. st. Louis. Peoria and all Mis-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October Slst. This rate open
to everybody. G. w VALLERY,
General Agent.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
His Exhausting Pore.

Henry had 10 go to bed after that
visiting clergyman went away"
What was the matterF
He prostrated himself trying TO
give the clergyman the impression that
he was pillar in our church"
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29

DO you think there Is too much courte-
sy mixed with business nowadays?" mo;
with our business and less business with
our courtesy
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29

Il believe in taking some things for
granted" Yes; when you lent me the
novel you said was so delightful
noticed that the leaves We're not cut"
The Lamar register., 1900-08-29
The Spellbinder

The spellbinder, eloquent. smiling and
hearty.
Puts in-lest he go on the shelf
One word fer his country and two for his
party
And sixteen or so for himself