The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-24
STATE PRESS.

We do not know what induced Mr.
Ellis to make charges against Mr.. Hol-
Ton, nor do we know that they are true,
get it has served to call attention to
practices hat are not exactly on the
square and if such practices are stepped
II will have served a good purpose
Durham Herald.
We do not blame Schley for not say
ing a word-not even a little word
simply a smile-in response to enquir-
les and congratulations. He is estab-
fishing in the conscience n hearts OF
his countrymen as both the victor and
the victim of the Cuban naval war
He can we'll afford to smile-and say
nothing.-Raleigh Post.
In an interview upon the condition
and prospects of the cotton market,
nIhlished in the New York CONNER
cial, Messrs. J.. NJ. Aver and Co..,
bankers and cotton brokers of that
city. say: I'VE confidently expect to
see cotton selling for nine cents be-
fore next planting time, though ad-
vances and declines may be expected
before that point Is reached."-Ral-
eigh Post.
The negro race often suffers from
the indiscretion and bitterness of it's
leaders To illustrate, the Sunday pa
ners tell of a speech mad by Bishop
Holsey before the South Georgia Meth
oGist conference Friday night in which
he said thart the white man cares moth
ing for applied Christianity. Nothing
could have shown the mans narrow
7oss and bitterness more plainly. His
statement amounted to a declaration
that the white man is a hypocrite
whenever he laws claim to being a
Christian.-Greensboro Telegram.
From the Charlotte papers and other
sources we learn that he business OF
the United States court at that place
has undergone a marked change. The
criminal business Of the court has been
greatly reduced in the number of cases
On the docket, the crowds in attendance
have grown smaller, and'there is a de-
ciGed improvement In the personnel
Of the litigants, witnesses and others
having business with the court. The
character of the jurors serving in the
court has been the subject of general
aid most favorable comment. The plan
adopted by Judge Boyd and the jury
commissioners has been a success. and
now, instead of professional hangers
or. and political favorites, the federal
juries are composed of the best and
most substantial business men to be
found in the district. aud il making up
the jury box the LAY has been strictly
followed and the names chosen equally
from the political Darties.DGreensboro
Record.
Rev. D. II. futile is an active man.
He does things. Mem nay make mis-
takes bv doing nothing or but little.
but they don't meet with the criticism
heaped upon the man who tries to con
st uct better things n to reform or
eradicate evil; men who attempt the
latter may, and often do, make mis-
takes, but they are generally honest
mistakes. The Free Press believes that
MIR. futile has grown and ~broadened
ard become somewhat more conserva-
tive; that he is wen more energetic
than he was years ago, but is now able
to direct his energy with better discre-
ton and to accomplish more lasting
good thereby. In the pulpit he is great:
he has ideas and expresses them we'll.
There a been no preacher in Kinston
VINO has attracted and held the close
attention Of such large congregations.
iir. Tuttle has done a good work in
Kinston. and we believe he will do good
work where he is going.-Kinston Free
Press.