The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-01-01
GENERAL MILES ON A HUNT
Goes to Eastern CaroIfna for Duck
and Deer-Election of Officers by
Lodgea-The smith-Artfst Homicide.

LO0ReS-Ine SmItn-ArClSC hOmlclue.
Correspondence Of The Messenger.)
G~oldsboro, December q.
General Nelson A. Miles and his
friend, DIR. Bailey. breakfasted at the
Kennon this morning. The party was
met here by Mr.. c. c. Jerome. OF New
Bern. whose guest General Miles viii
be on this visit. The general was in
civilian dress and the only evidence Of
intended warfare about him was dogs
and gun. He was looking splendidly
and to an inquiry said: "Oh, you can
say 1 am on a duck hunt. but it may
be a deer expedition, too" The party
left via the Atlantic and North Caro-
lima, occupying the private car Vance
at 1880 o'clock and were given a little
jolt ere the corporate limits had been
reached. No damage, however, re-
suited, one truck jumped the track in
crossing a switch. causing only a few
moments delay.
AT a meeting of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics held last night.
the following were elected officers for
the ensuing wear: ". L. Summerlin,
c.; w. r. Phillips. v. c.; H. B.. Park
ct, JE., l.. os -. IL Slo"s W ~ W..
S. Boyette. W.; E. j. Britt. chaplain;
Benjamin Abram, P. c.; j. w. Biz
zell, conductor. j. w. BizzeH was
elected trustee for the term of eight
teen months. w. l.. Summerlin. A. S.
PearSall and Geo. E. Hood were chosen
representatives to the grand lodge.
Geo. Burnam, Of Tennessee. was pres
emit and by invitation addressed the
council in a speech that was well re-
oa..r1l 49, AloS I4o~a 4hn -Anohor-
ship to greater endeavor in behalf of
the principles of the order.
The Three Musketeers" will present
thier bill to the city at the Messenger
opera house Wednesday night. January
End.
The coroner's jury at their sitting
in the case oil William Smith charged
with the shooting Of Humphrey Art
list. find that Artist came to his death
from a gun shot fired by William
Smith, and that the evidence indicates
criminal negligence. Particulars were
not o~btainable yesterday. save as fur
nished by rumor. but 1 gather from
the evidence before the jury that sew
eral young men had been cunning and
while gatherd talking. Smith grabbed
a gun n remarked: Look out, 1 am
going to Shoot" and Artist fell dead,
the entire load having passed through
his heart. AS Artist fell dead, Smith
said: did that thing nave shot in it?"
Smith claims when he said: LOOK OUT.
I am going to shoot" that he presented
the gun. but had no idea cf firing e
and that the gun vas fired accidental
ly. Smith is about 20 years of g
and Artist was about Is. There was
no evidence Of any previous a feel
ing existing between the parties.
AT the recent meeting of Neuse lodge
of Odd Fellows. the following officers
were elected: Junius Slocumb. N. G.;
r. S.; w. T. Harrison. F. S.; J. c.
Slocumb. treasurer. Installation will
tax place on Tuesday night next, at
which time the appointfve officers win
also be named and indicted into office.
Rev. J. M. Benson and family arrived
today and will begin housekeeping at
the parsonage in Greenleaf. Mr.. Ben
son comes to the charge Of the Colds
boro circuit.
Mrs. c. P. Dey, of Beaufort, who has
been visiting the family Of DIR. F. D.
Swindell. returned home last evening.
Walter P. Peterson accepts a position
in the general accountants office Of
the Florida East Coast railway at ST.
Augustine. Fla. and will enter upon
the duties Of the position about jan
uary 1st.
Our young people seem to be tired of
single cussedness and Launch out on
the sea of matrimonial bliss. AS ali
evidence of this. there were four mai
riages in the city last night. The cou-
Piles were as follows: Will. Sugg to Miss
Lola Whitley. Rev. Mr.. Nordan Of
1ciating: Oscar Ballenger to Miss
Annie Rhodes, Rev. w. C. Newton
officiating; Henry Hinson to Miss Hat
tie Daughtry, DR.. F. d. Swindell Of
fniatino- Ehhifx To~ao- ~if% - re-
Annie Susette Pearsall. Rev. w. c.
Newton officiating. To the quartette
we extend out best wishes.
1t is noticed that in placing new
poles in position the Electric Light
Company are putting them in line, on
one side Of the street, whereas as
formerly they ~ZigZagged the streets
advoiding the necessity of damaging
the shade trees. Quite a number COM
plain that the position of the poles
indicate that our beautiful trees, the
product of patience and toll, are to be
trimmed n cut and ruined, and they
are disposed to cry halt. Now, it. is
a fact these trees cannot be chopped
up to suit the convenience of electric
light wires without the consent of
the street committee, and it might be
well to enjoin the street committee.
The reception given by Mrs. w. o.
ASN AOSN fSAAh "
her sister was attended by the follow
ing young people. all of whom report
a most excellent time: Misses Elizabeth
Borden. Rachael Borden, George Lee.
Rosa Smith, Helen We'll, Carrie Nc
Gee. Annie Pipkin, Estelle O'Berry,
Pearl Fort. Marguerite Castex, Ellen
Dortch. Emma Williams and Messrs.
Irwin Porter, Doyle Privett, Henry
Jones. Duncan Turrentine, Herman
Smith. c. B. Aycock. Jr., Alex Fulgum,
Walter Darden. Edwin Lee. William
Dortch, Fred Swindell. Charlie Swim
dell.
Nib Washington. a colored woman,
was fine $40 and cost in the mayors
court this morning for an assault upon
Miss Molie Merritt.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Goldsboro. December %.
The chamber of met last
night and appointed a committee of
fifteen TO arrange for the reception Of
the legislative committee when they