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The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
paper in the Popular Science Month

ly:
England seems to have her fair pro
pGtion OF eminent persons Scotland
an excess Ireland and Wales a de-
cisncy. though Ireland and Wales profit
considerably among those cases in
which there has been intermixture: the
orly important foreign strain is de-
riTed from France We have found
that as regards social class the up
pr and upper middle classes have been
peculiarly rich in genius. that the coun-
Try and small towns have chiefly yield
e( notable men. and that of all profes-
si0ns the clergy have produced by far
tie greatest number OF distinguished
Children"
The readers of the Messenger know
ssmething OF that negro firebrand and
bow-hard in New York city. T. Thomas
Fortune. as he writes himself. He is as
full of vapor and stupidity as any man
o, his race who has any claim TO intel
ltctuality. a negro named F. A Hun
ter writes TO the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
replying to the fool-talker in Gotham.
Hunter is evidently a man of sense
and observation like Booker Washing
on has shown himself to be. The
Messenger will copy 4 part and it an
swers the blatherskite of Gotham:
''It is true that the white man re-
spects the dollar and he respects the
negro who is worth respecting.
IF we wish to gain the appreciation
of the white man we must stand up for
our rights by doing the right, thereby
demanding the respect of the white
man He respects cold STEEL and will
use it in protecting You if you are wor-
thy.
Now, my brother Fortune. You have
been quoted as saying: I don't want
any more good niggers. 1 want bad
niggers. It's the bad niger with a
Winchester who can defend his home.
his children and his wife that are
wanted
Il claim caracter to be greater de-
fender to a man than a winchester.
It is true we want men to stand up to
U.S. but we must be right. Let us be
a unit for the right, then all honor
men will honor. respect. love and de-
fend us.
You educated brothers can do lot
of good, provided you use your educa-
ton in the right way. l think you are
wasting breath when you advise the
negro to stand behind his door with a
Winchester Wouldn't it be better to
teach him to have more self-respect
and to respect the person and rights
of others more?"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
SNAPSHOTS.

The assassin will be put on trial at
Buffalo on today, so it is stated, A
lquick shift for he is not fit to live in
la free country among civilized people.
The vile New York Sun has just
lopened a fresh sluce of slander and
abuse upon Schley. The Sun is not ac-
iquainted with truth. Read this:
TT was SIMPSONS mastery manage
ment of the fleet that compelled the
enemy to offer battle on his. Sampson S
terms. The battle was won."
London's population is given at
g. 250, 600 or some 100000 more than
Greater New York. In 100 years its
population has multiplied six fold. 1t
covers 200 square miles or 10000
acres.
The Washington Post gives the negro
good advice as we'll as a needed warn
ing. 1t is a republican paper edited by
northern men. Hear it:
THE southern negro who seeks a
northern home makes a serious mis-
take. Northern sentiment and north
ern conditions are two different and
distinct institutions.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
THE ABIDING FAITH.

There can be possibly nothing more
than great nation Of not less than ~
100000 people standing at the bier Of
tits murdered president to express Scr
row and admiration. deepest regret and
reverence. The most affecting. heart
melting incidents in the late enormous.
staggering calamity are the words
spoken by the stricken chief citizen of
1.-THE republic. AS he first sank into un-
consciousness he was heard TO say
I''Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done"
Repeating the words OF the blessed Sa-
lviour given to his faithful disciples, as
when he said: when ye pray, say
At near the close of his impressive and
successful life. he was heard repeating
the latter words of the delightful hymn
for the conscious. believing soul
Nearer, Ny God. to Thee" And then
came that most impressive recog
milton of the Heavenly Fathers
Isupremcy and wisdom-''It is Gods
way, His will be done" That
was the climax of Christian faith,
the elimination of a sincere believers
hope in God. 1t was in beauty and es-
lsence of a Christians death. Courage.
Ifortitude, hope filled his soul from the
beginning to the fateful close. Read
this very pathetic account again. We
take it from the Washington Post:
"The last two hours of his life were
moments almost of grandeur. With ex-
II, hi, hi
Ihe finally closed his eyes in unconscious
mess, and then as if reluctant to leave
1.-The side of the one who has shared his
Joys and sorrows since young manhood.
lhe awoke and asked for Mrs. Mckinley.
THAT last private meeting. with all that
lit meant for both of them. is for the
stricken wife alone. With a beautiful
lcourage that seemed to rise With the
need of the hours. Mrs. Mckinley,
Though broken in health and wrecked
lalmost to the breaking point with her
Overwhelming sorrow. walked bravely
Ito the bedside of the president and gave
him a farewell embrace and ? kiss
A man must have more of the stole
and stern in his make UP than we pos
sess if he can read that and with dry
eyes, with eyes unused to tears. The
tragic end will make William McKin-
IleyS on edTln Will
time. His immortal part is with God.
Death makes no conquest Of this con-
querer;
For now he lives in fame. though not
in life
He has no doubt passed through
Iglory's morning gate. and walks in
Paradise" The Post concluding fitting
Tribute. says with happy phrasing:
with the shadows closing around
about him, shutting out the fair vision
of an early greatness without parallel
upon his globe. it was as though he had
heard the Masters call, which others
could not hear and his brave lips an
swered Adsum, Then came awaken
ing, an interval of hope and cheerful
ness. iIlumined always by that patient
courage which had ennobled the whole
tragedy, and then the darkening valley,
the weary eyes, the final sleep.
But we know that he died humbly, low
ingly, without fear. He must have
fancied the green fields and heard the
running brooks, and seen the purple
changing on the hills. for as he passed
he murmured:
Nearer. my God. to Thee!"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
No Right to UglfneSS

The woman who is lovely in lace,
form and temper will always lave
friends, but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. If she is
weak. sickIy and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has
constipation or kidney trouble, her i'm
pure blood will cause pimples, blotches,
skin eruptions and a wretched com
plexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world to regulate stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves
bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich
complexion It will make a cookbook.
ing, charming woman of a rundown
invalid. Only so cents at R. r. Bella
mys drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
APowder Mill Explosion

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery Of your body witt,
calomel, croton oil or aloes pills. when
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, which are
gentle as summer breeze, do the work
perfectly. Cures Headache, Constipa-
ton. Only 25c at r. r. Bellamy's drug
store
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20

We never read until quite recently
the interesting sketch of the late Hon
John Manning. LII. D.. from the fruit
full pen of Prof. K. P. Battle, LII. D.,
of the University of North Carolina.
DR.. Manning was the Law Professor
in that fine educational centre. and
a most efficient teacher. as we'll as an
admirable gentleman and devoted
Christian. We knew him from his col
Ilege days to the close of an useful, pure
noble life. He served one term in the
Federal House and could have been a
state judge but declined. as he did also
the secretary of stateship. DR.. Battle,
who knew him for more than a half
century. writes of him:
DIR Manning's departure was unex-
pected, but he was by no means un-
prepared. From boyhood he had lived
in the fear of God. and humble, trust
ling. undoubting, faithful follower of
the Saviour. His pietJ was undisturbed
by speculations of science. BY the re-
searches of learned orientalists, by p
carpings of higher criticism The
teachings of Christ were his settled be-
liefs An old-fashioned Christian, sim
cere, truthful. benevolent and benefi-
cent, he walked as in Gods sight
and the Heavenly Chariot found
him ready for the upward jour :
|ney. He was exceedingly
beloved and respected in the communi-
ty He had the genial graceful, at
tractive manners of the old school gen.
tleman. With decided. independent
views on all questions. he was frank in
expressing, but courteous to those of a
different opinion"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20

portion OF public burdens. Taxation In
la positive, consuming curse. But it is
la necessity. The people should not al
low improper. excessive taxation. The
public economy should be assured.
Make expenses as low as possible with
deficiency, and then let all men bear
their share of the burdens imposed by
Jour form and system of government.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
Volcanic Eruptiohs

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob
: life or JOY. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them; also Old, Running and Fe-
; Yer Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons Corns,
Warts. Cuts. Bruises, Burns Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Childblains. Best
Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains
and Aches. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure
guaranteed Sold by r. r. Bellamy,
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20
HOME FOLKS.

The Raleigh News-Observer states
that Southern Pines has shipped this
seaon 100000 pounds of grapes. The
Delawares are the only grapes now cul-
tivated and the Alberta the only
peaches.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20

The Elm City Elevator promises to
be one of the best North Carolina week
lies. It's issues show that the editor,
tude for his work. Mr.. Theo. B. Win
stead is the business manager. The
price is 81 a year. We think Mr.. Bease-
ley was educated at Wake Forest col
Iege Great success to the Elevator.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-09-20

The catalogues of the State Fair OF
North Carolina that meets on the 22nd
of October. and holds for five days, is
an attractive volume of 12S pages. Gen
w. r. Cox is president. His home is
Pinelo. n. c. Joseph E. Pogue is sec
retary, Raleigh, n. c. 1t is in good
hands. The premiums are numerous
1t promises to be a very successful ex-
hibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Board OF Pharmacy OF Virginia
will hold its semi-snnual meeting IN
Richmond October 10.
The receipts OF the Richmond post.
office for September show an increase
OF 10 per cent. over the same month last
year.
1t Is reported in republican circles
that Judge John Paul, OF the United
States Court for the western District OF
Virginia, may soon retire from the
bench on account OF bis health.
The oyster navy is having q lively
season. Twenty-eight arrests have
been made by Captain Carter. OF the
eunboat Aceomac, on this cruise on
charges OF rouRhing oysters and oyster
ing without q license. The arrests were
made principally in the Rappahannock
river and of Guinus island. The James
river is to be Immediately commits
stoned. Sac is the latest addition to
the States armed feet, and the smallest.
Capt George Washington Ball, Of Washing
ton, formerly Of spungwOod near, Leesburg,
has sent out announcements OF the marrisge
OF his daughter, Nanny Randolph, to DIR.
Jacob Bsughm IN on Wednesday, september
10 The bride is orc of the nearest living
relativeI of General Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03

The great strike of union teamsters
at San Francisco which had lasted
since July 81, and had been marked by
brutal violence and a system of terror
ism along the water front OF that city
and 10 the wholesale districts never
seen before 10 any American city, came
to an end yesterday when Gov. Gage
arranged a basis of compromise" the
terms of which are virtual surrender
by the strikers of the vital principal Of
unionism. By it the employers Will
not recognize the union hereafter ex-
cept in matters of wages and hours.
The struggle has cost the city several
million dollars in delayed shipments
and loss of business, and has cost the
strikers over half a million dollars in
wages. So after their long "vacatlon"
she strikers return to their work with a
loss of time and money but with no
benefits Whatever. But they will strike
again when ordered to do 30 by the
"walking delegates"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03

THE questions which are to be dis
cussed at the general convention of the
Episcopal Council now 10 session In
San Francisco are such as to insure the
liyeliest of debates. From the proceed
ing convention the present meeting has
inherited the work of revising the
canons OF the church. Another matter
OF long standing about which there is
high degree OF feeling is the question oil
changing the name to the American
Catholic Church. 1t Is hoped that this
will be negstived once and for all. An
effort will be made also to enact q
more stringent divorce rule which
should be adopted. The question Of
erecting a provincial system, with an
archbishop for each province and q
primste instead OF the present presiding
bishop Che primate to have certain
large powers analogous to those OF the
Pope), will be taken up and should be
defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
DEMooRATIC CONFERENCE.

The conference OF democratic men,
bers Of The constitutional convention
last night was attended by all demo
cratic members 10 the city. No one
was admitted to the conference except
members OF the convention, employees
and members OF the press. Senator
Keezsll, OF Rockingham, was chosen
chairman.
Mr.. Thorn, of Norfolk, whose plan
had received the approval OF a majority
Of the committee, discussed at leogth
the conditions existing in the State.
The time had come, he said, for re-
moving the cancer from the body poll
tic and declaring for white supremacy
He believed that the minority plan
which provided for an educational
qualification, was inefficient. The plan
OF the majority meant something to the
Q pie OF toe black belt--it was the
hope of the present and the salvation
of the future. Mr. Thorn spoke for an
hour and bali. and at his suggestion
the conference, at 1045, adjourned
until tonight 81 o'clock. MIR. Thorn
will continue the debate tonight.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, OF New
York. presid mt of the National Ameri-
can Woman's Suffrage Association, IL
expected to address the suffrage com
miltee Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
Foreign NeWR.

London, Oct. 3.-General Lord Kit.
cbener today give further report con-
corning the attack Of Col. Kekewisk's
forces at Modewill on Monday. He
SAYS: "The patrol met the enemy
advancing but gave the warning too
late to prevent the Beers from rushing
the picquet from whence under cover
they poured heavy fire 10 conjunction
with attacks on both TANKS. The
enemy expended an enormous amount
Of ammunition. They must have lost
heavily"
London, Oct. 81. E. Platt's bay
colt PietermsriIzourg, 10y st. Simon
out of Sea Air ridden by M. Cannon,
won the race for the Jockey Club
stakes, of 10000 sovereigns. at New.
market today. Lord Roseberry's Ep-
som Lad with Gomper. the South
American jockey up, flushed second,
and the Duke of Devonshre's Diamond
Jubilee. ridden by H. Jones, the Ameri.
can Jockey, was third. The race was
over the last mile and three quarters OF
the Gao lsrwitcb course. -
VEINS, Oct. 3 The recent elections
10 Hungary were the occasion Of many
disturbances. Twenty nine persons
were killed and AZ injured. Fifty
Thousand troops were employed TO
preserve order.
London, Oct. 3.--The Archbishop OF
York in the current edition OF the York
Diocesan Magazine PROPOSES day OF
national humiliation as a means OF
fastening success TO British arms In
south Africa. The archbishop says :
ut is possible that out national and
personal sins are Withholding from Us
on the part of the God OF Battles the
more definite success OF the vast army
employed for the sutjugstion OF small
and undisoipliued people,"
Jerba Island, Africa, Oct. "a party oil
Tuesregs o emily captured TIipoli caravan
near Damerghu in the Sahara desert. The
pture was rich haul for the Tuearegs, ss
| tbs caravan carried ivory, feathers and skins
valued as 10000 pounds. Some severe
| Lifting occurred, bat the caravan was finally
| overpoWered and heavy casualties resulted
| A punitive expedition 200 strorg, has been
| sent against the maraudeTs
London Oct 3.-The War Off Q today is'
sued orders for the Fifth and Ninth Lancers
and the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Husssrs
to prepare to leave for South AfIicl.
| London, Oct, 3-The repeated hammerings
the Beers aIe giving the British have created
the greatest public alarm and depie sion that
have been felt since Deoe nber, 1899. The
Daily Mail today asks: "Are we on the defen'
sive?' Tt Birmingham Post, Chamberlain
paper, says Every day the popularity Of the
war Is declining while the difficulty in ind
ing fresh qualified men is increasing. The
country is getting thoroughly sick OF Il {
whole business, resentfu of the wars terrible
human sacrifice and angry at its illimitablG
cost" The Post suggests no remedy, but urges
the ministers to do something to relieve the
| CountIys anxiety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
NEWS OF The DAT

BriQands who captured MISS Ellen
Il. Stone 10 Turkey demand SllO,OOO
ransom.
Governor Odell, o. New York, is In
receipt of two letters, evidently written
bv cranks, asking that the desth SEN
tence OF Czoleosz be committed to lie
Imprisonment.
Just before the adjournment OF the
Schley case yesterday for the day the
court announced its decision not TO
allow any questions concerning the
blockade of Santiago after July l, when
Commander in. Chief Sampson arrived
there.
Lord Kitchener reports that q Boer
attack on Colonel Kekewich's camp, 81
Moedwill, had been repealed, Colonel
Kekewich being wounded. he also
ports that the guns captured by the
Beers at 'Viskfontein bad been re-
covered.
Perry Tiffany, we'll known In New
York society, grandson Of the famous
Commodore Perry aud son-iu-lsT OF
Theodore Hsvemeyer, who filed petit
ton in bankruptcy December "a, l9OO,
with liabilities OF $50 1917, applied sew
eral month"; ago for discharge 10
| bankruptcy.
Miss Sara Fenner Lee, daughter oil
the late Colonel James Fenner Lee, one
time charge d'sfairs at Vienna, Was
married Yesterday to Mr.. John Mosely
Walker, Of Richmond, formerly o.
North Caroliua. The ceremony was
performed at noon by Cardinal diooopi
at the residence of the BRIDES grand
mother. Mrs. s. s. Lee, 10 Baltimore.
The city committee Of Taumany
Hall at q meeting held 10 New Yorh
laat niqht decided on Edwin NJ. Shep
ard, of Brooklyn, es the democratic
candidate for MAYOR Of Greater New
York. William w Laid, j., was sc
lected ss the democratic candidate To-
comptroller, and George Van HoeseI
was selected as the candidate for presl
l dent OF the board Of aldermen.
The triennial convention OF to-
Protestant Episcopal Church in tn
United States was formally organized q
San Francisco yesterday by the cleo
ton Of Bishop Thomas U. Dudley, 0
Kentucky, as chairman and Rev. :
Hart, of Kansas City, secretary OF To
House of Bishops; Rev. DR.. John {
Lindsey, of Massachusetts,, Chairman
and Rev. Charles l.. Hutchins secretar.
of the House of Deputies. No othe
business OF importance was transacted
at the fret business session OF the con
yention which did not assemble unit
late In the afternoon.
The Oldest woman in Ohio, Aunt Debby
King, celebrated tho one hundred and NIT
anniversary Of her birth yesterday at tn
home of her grandson, William Dean, fe'
miles north Of MARIETTA. Mrs. King, who,
name is Deborah, was born September ~
: 1896. In Virginia. near Mount Vernon dc
a,her was a close personal friend OF Ceres
Washington, oil whose staff he serve dunn
the Revolutionary war. There Is q man ll'
ing In West Virginia, born in the neighbo
hood whore Mrs. King first saw the light
day. who is also 105 years old. These al
not the only instances wheIo Fairfax hs
has sent forth hale and hearty sons an
daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
Big Fire In Philadelphia.

Philadelpbis, Oct. 3 "A. S. Leach's
big storage and carpet-cleaning ware
house at fifteenth street and Columbia
avenue, was totally destroyed by fire
TODAY. Eliminates as to the loss are i'm
possible, sthe burned goods belonged
to upwards OF 800 separate owners.
Mr.. Leach states, however, that the
damage il at lees. quarter of 9 millioo,
aud possibly double that sum. Several
surrounding buildings were damaged
slightly. Over hundred volunteer
firemen who are here to attend
the safe convention fastened to
the scene and were given the cour'
tesy of the fire lines and helped the
PHILADELPHIA department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
Teste LUTTE
COMMON COUNCIL

Alta called meeting OF the Common Coun-
ell of the city OF Alexandris, Vs., held
October 2, 1901, there were present:
f. J. Psf. esq President, aud Messrs. Trim
yer, snowoen. Risheill Bssder, Bril-, Bryan,
johnson, Uher, Leadbester, Fisher and
Burke.
The following communication was re- o we'd
from the Mayor:
AL, xsndris, Va Oct 2, 1901.
The Honorsb Q the City Council of Aexar-
dris:
You have been called together in special
session this eve ipg to afford you, the IepIe-
sentativeI Of our people, an Opportunity 10
legislate upon the question OF an spprOpria-
ton for the improvement OF the Columbia
engine. The condition Of said engine JUST
fies immediate attention, and this fact will, [
am quite sure, excuse the extraordinary call
upon the patience of your Honorable BODY.
The matter Of sending sn engine from the
city and having extensive repairs made was
submitted to me as proposition Involving an
Interpretation Of the powers Of our excellent
Board Of Fire Wsrdens, and while / an con-
fident that any act of said board In tho
premises would meet with the unstin Ell en-
dorsement of the City Council, yet. as q
purely legal proposition, l assumed that no
dutuollbJ cdNO thob VI yOhA E'ASANNfN IVY
could safely and responsibly direct the t.
movsl of al engine from the city or order its
important and expensive renovation. At tie
request OF one Of the Fire Wsrdens, and l
presume he voices the wist es Of tfe Board,
have called Council together tots evening.
Respectfully,
GEO. L. SIMPSON, Mayor
Mr.. NJ. /. Risheill of the Board OF Flo
Wsrdens upon invitation made remarks on
the nee Is Of the Fire Department and sub
mitted bid from the American Fire Engine
Co. for rebuilding the Coumbis Engine No.
4 for the sum of 81, 100
Mr.. snowden prefer It'd the 70 Glowing, which
was unanimously sDopted
Resolved by the City Council Of Alexar-
dria that the sctlon OF tho Fire WsTdens in
ordering nc eded repairs TO the Colun bia FIRE
engine at an expen'e not t. exceed $1,000
be and the same lie hereby approved.
The board then adjourned.
FRED PAFF, President.
Teste DANIEL Il. sTASsBURY. Clerk c. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-10-03
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a called meeting of the Board OF Al.
dermen of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
October 2, 1901, there were present:
]. T. Sweeney, esq President, and Messrs.
Hill, Burke, baIbury, Curtin and w. II.
Sweeney.
A communicst on from George L. Simpson,
Mayor, Civ ng bis reasons for call ny tbs
meeting OF the board, was Tecei' el.
The following were received from tire Com'
mon Council and their action concurred IN
by unanimous votes:
Message from George L. Simpson, Mayor,
regarding q proposed Appropriation for IL,
pairs to the Columbia steam fire engfe
Besolution sppropriatiLg the sum Of 81, 100
for airs to the Columbia steam fire e1gine.
The board then adjourned.
J. T. SWEENEY, President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.