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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
Lesson OF McKinley,s Assassination

Macon, Ga. November 2o.-Judge
Emory Speer, of the United States
court for the Southern district Of Geor
gia in the course Of his charge to the
grand jury today, said:
1.-TWO months have scarcely elapsed
since u president. the gentle, noble,
~purposeful statesman and patriot, was
slain while he grasped in cordial kind
ness the hand OF the assassin. Not
more cruel vas the hand of the savage
when he dashed the tomahawk in the
brain of the infant as it smiled in his
face. Never in the annals of time was
there a crime to drive more to frenzy
an Infatuated people; and yet, what
was the inspiring, the ~ennobling pee
tacle of established Justice The pres
ident with his asst mortal breath
whispering words in harmony with the
melody of angel voices. which babe him
welcome to his reward, sank to rest
with all his country's wishes blest. h
conduct Of his countrymen who sur
vived was worthy Of the noble dead.
passion, established justice moved
on its ordered way. The majesty OF
the law was avenged, and our country.
without a tremor in the machinery OF
government, without a foreboding in
an American heart, moved on its
matchless way.
Such, gentlemen. is the awful au-
thority Of a mighty people who re-
strain the passion, however, furious, OF
the moment, and are governed by that
law which has for its throne the bosom
Of God and for its voice h har1nonies
Of the world"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
The Sly ssHeathen Chfnee.,

THE Chinaman is certainly a sly
dog" said the advertising agent OF a
tobacco firm. Ibid I I'VE tell you how
one got the best Of me a couple of
years ago? 1 wished to introduce
among the Chinese a t~wo-for-five cigar
that my people were heavily interested
in, and I decided to draw up a little
card extolling this cigar in Chinese
characters. I sought out Lo Hen Wong
An San Francisco, a very intelligent fell
low. and got him to write me a few
sentences in praise of my article. l
had what he wrote autographed and
distributed the cards by thousands in
all the Chinatowns of the United
States They were inscribed with a pic
ture Of the cigar, and below were the
words: Smoke this cigar. 1t Is the
best on the market, n two FOR nve ID
it's price That. at least. is l
thought was the meaning OF the Chi
nese characters. / found out, some six
months later, my mistake. The words
Lo Hen Wong had written, and which
/ had Autographed, were: Don't smoke
this cigar. 1t is not good But the
Gong conpany's cigarettes. for sale IN
every Chinatown at 8 cents a package.
are excellent" Lo Hen Wong had got
ten SO from me for his work, AMI |
don't know how much he got from the
Gong company. We distributed many
thousands OF the cards before We got
on to the trick that had been played on
us."-Philadelphfa Record.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
THE WOMEN PROTEST
Against Proposed Plan for sunday Bar
rooms in New York

Fort Worth, Texas, November 20
The twenty-eighth national convention
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union ended it's regular session this
afternoon with the adoption OF q sensa-
tional deliverance on the attitude of
the reform forces in New York city
in respect to the partial open saloon
on Sunday. The following is the resc-
luton offered by Mrs. Boole, Of New
York:
1.-THE victory of the fusion ticket in
New York city, which resulted in the
overthrow of Tammany Hall has caused
general rejoicing. The victory was
gained by the united efforts of good
people, but we learn with regret that
some of h leaders are ADVOCATING
opening saloons on Sunday.
I'VE, the National Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union, representing
the motherhood of the nation, and vital
ly interested in the welfare Of the
homes Of this country, desire to enter
our protest against Sunday opening. or
any attempt to give the liquor traffic
longer hours or greater privileges. We
earnestly urge the lawabiding and
moral citizens Of New York state to
stand for a strict enforcement of the
Sunday closing law and the abolition
of the Raines law hotel"
Mrs. Boole supported the resolution
in an impassioned speech.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
GoLDsBoRo .
Correspondence of the Messenger.)


Goldsboro. N. c., November 20.
A white boy named Blanchard. who
came from Harnett county, had the
misfortune to have his foot and leg bad
ly mangled at Fremont yesterday even
ing. He was a passenger on the south
bound passenger train and was under
the influence OF liquor. As the train
pulled out from Fremont he was swing
ing from the steps AND struck against
a box car on the side track. He was
brought here and carried to the Emer-
'gency hospital where his wounds were
dressed. Last night he was taken to
the hospital at Rocky Mount by the
authorities.
Mr.. w. L. Dickerson. who secured
license at this session OF the supreme
court, has located here for the practice
of law and Will occupy an office with
Hon. F. A Daniels. Mr.. Dickerson
graduated at Trinity college, also TAX
ing a postgraduate course. He after
wards spent three years a. the law
school CT the University OF Michigan.
He comes well equipped and we wish
him abundant success in his chosen
profession He is a son OF Mr.. Leonard
|Dickerson, this county.
Farmers in the southern part of the
county claim hat they did not make
this yea more han 40 per cent OF the
cotton OF last and that il is nearly ali
picked out, a number holding il for
better prices.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
ILLIsoIs TO The ILLINOIS
Presentation of the Handsome SILVER
Service to the B~attleship

Old Point Comfort. Va. November Is.
Assistant Secretar, OF the Navy
Hackett, who represents the nasy. ac-
eepted the gift Of a silver service for
the battleship Illinois today. in the
presence OF a large crowd.
Sir Admiral Cotton of The Norfolk
(Engiand) navy yard. arrived at Old
Point Comfort on the tug
Hercules and witnessed the presenta-
ton.
The presentation of the beautiful sill
Yer send to the battleship as the gift
OF the people OF Illinois. occurred at SIS
O'Clock this afternoon and was witness
ed by a number Of local people as well
as the distinguished visitors.
The presentation party left the wharf
In the steam launches OF the Illinois
about l:30 O'Clock.
United States Senatoi William r. Ma
son. in n magnificent address. present.
ed the service to the ship on the part
or the people OF his state. Senator Ma
son. who tips the scales at about 500
pounds, was warmly a%pplauded when he
concluded his address. which was inter-
spersed with frequent outbursts OF an
plause during its delivery.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Hackett. accepted the gift on the part
Of the navy.
Captain Convers, commanding officer
or the Illinois. IN a few appropriate
and well chosen words. accepted the
gift on behalf OF the battleship.
When the ceremonies were concluded
the visitors were taken In tow by the
men Of the Illinois and they inspected
the magnificent ship.
Inc silver set presented to the Ill
lnols is a handsome sample of the Jew
ler's art, and contains ten pieces. hand
somely engraved and lined with solid
gold. It was exhibited TO and admired
by the crowd. There is a large and a
punch bowl. two very exquisite
candelabras, with six branches and GEN.
trail stem, one ornamented fruit dish.
two ~epicueran dishes. a large center
piece, a small fruit dish and a lovely
ladle. The crest Of the state occupies
a conspicuous position on each piece
and the e Of corn is also used as
the emblem Of the state.
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As a Friendly stranger Sees Us
Wilmington, November L

To the Editors Of the Messenger:
Dear Sirs: Perhaps some Of your
readers may be interested in a few re-
marks by a stranger, on the growing
prosperity Of this town. during the
last few years. The fine new buildings,
clubs, offices and dwelling houses, are
evidences of prosperity. / have been
inquiring around to find out who has
walked up the good old sleepy town.
and the result Of my inquiries are as
follows: CO., .as.-aG 90
First, That since the democratic
party has had control of affairs in VIII
mington, public confidence has been re-
stored, law and order reigns. n cap
ital a now be securely invested. 10
Secondly, That there are a number
Of bright, public spirited business men
in the town, foremost of whom / be-
lieve to be the heads Of the firm Of
Messrs. Alexander Sprunt & Son. These
gentlemen, of whom any city in the
world would be proud to own as citi-
zens, have gradually worked up Will
mington as a f1ourishing port, and there
is no doubt abou the large sums Of
money circulated in the town from the
steamships employed by the firm, ;as
a small instance. I know the crew OF
n steamer has spent about 5000 dur
ing the last fourteen days in the town..
The tonnage dues, pilotage, and other
dues must amount to a large sum:
tradesmen'S bills are also a consider
able item-then there are large sums
paid in wages to laborers, etc, by the
firm. Messrs. Sprunt and the other
public spirited gentlemen, who have
raised. and are still raising the good
old city, may look upon their work with
pride. Long may they flourish.
ENGLISHMAN.
1t is quite agreeable for The Messen-
ger to publish the above. Such kin
references by a stranger are very pleas
ant and will be highly appreciated by
our people. The writer is a good OBJ
server and knows how to appreciate
things that he sees as he goes around
over the world.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
Champaign Trick

The practical politician Of New York
are up to some ingenious tricks to con.
fuse their opponents. One OF the Tam
many spell binders ha just encounter
ed a new dodge to break up his audi
ences. Three times this week he has
gone into a certain district to win votes
with his eloquent tribute to Tammany
Hall as the agent Of good government
personal purity and reform. and each
time his oratory a been interrupted
by the noise of dogs fighting. Between
a Tammany orator n a dog fight b
average New York crowd Will not
hesitate for a homer In choosing.
Each time the result of the diversion
was an immediate melting OF he crowd
and the consequent abandonment OF
his task by the orator. He charges
that the dogs are owned by a Low
worker, who sets them upon each other
whenever a. Tammany crowd as
sembIes to listen to words Of beauty
and truth. He is now intent upon re-
prfsals and proposes to engage a man
who il famous for his ability to go into
a fit whenever he de5Ires. II IL TO Be
questioned whether a man In aft VIII
prove as efYectiy re q diversion as q dog
fight. The experiment will afford an
interesting commentary upon human
nature, however. and results win be
noted with Observation-Disclosures Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
Big Haul of Fish

Last Saturday Mr.. w. M. CorDett,
who resides on Black river. near Olga,
made a remarkable catch of fish with
his sein in Shaw's Cove, Black river, on
the dividing line between Pender and
Bladen counties. At one haul he and
his assistants caught 731 fish that filled
up six barrels. They weighed 1,004
pounds, n consisted of 416 blue brem
and speckle perch weighing 304 pounds
and 315 black fish that weighed zoe
pounds. Some of the fish weighed as
high S 20 opunds each. This was a re-
core breaker so far as fresh water sein-
ing is concerned.
Shaw's Cove is our miles from Ivan
hoe, on the A. and Y. railroad.
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To Fight the Railway Trust

Minneapolis, Mimi, November 20. -
The following statement was given out
from Governor Van SAINTS Office today:
Owing to the great interest Of the
people Of the states west of US and the
great desire to see the attempt to. con
|solidate the Great Northern and the
Northern Pacific railway lines resisted.
|Governor Van SAINT has conclu led to
Invite the governors Of the states nav
ing anti-consolidation laws similar to
those Of Minnesota to join in an effort
Ito fight the great railway trust.
ct is understood that a conference OF
the governors is to be planned to con-
slider the best methods Of fighting the
Northern Securities Company by pro-
|ceedings in the courts and by new leg
|islation if necessary"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
FIourtshfne New Church

Rev. j. j. Payseur closed an inter-
esting meeting at Blackwell chapel last
Sunday evening. There were twenty
three professions of faith and II aces
sions to the church, II of whom were
habptized Sunday afternoon in Silver
lake. The Rev Mr.. Payseur has been
pastor of this church for some months,
preaching Sunday afternoons.
Blackwell chapel is in the Acorn
Branch section about two miles from
the city, and was organized a year
ago with about Is members. The house
of worship is a new building and it is
paid for, and the church also has a new
organ that is also paid for. The church
was recently enrolled as a of the
churches of the new Wilmington Bap-
fist Association.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
BAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
Regular Meeting of the Cape Fear
Chapter Yesterday-The Recent Gen.
eral Convention Pleasantly

The regular monthly meeting of Cape
Fear Chapter, United Daughters of the
C~onfederacy, was held at the armory
of the Wilmington Light Infantry, yes
terday afternoon. 1t was a largely at
tended meeting and was presided over
by the president Mrs. William M. Pars-
ley, and Mrs. John S. James h secre-
tary. was present.
/ After routine business, the general
convention of the United Daugh-
tiers of the ~Confederacy, held in
Wilmington last week. was very pleas
antly discussed, and the chapter was
gratifed to heal through various mem
the delegates from the differ
zeNN states had expressed themselves as
quite pleased with their entertainment
while in our city. Indeed, the conven-
ton compared very favorably with any
held in other cities heretofore.
A charming letter was read from
Colonel w. H Oliver. of New Bern,
presenting the Chapter with a hand
some framed picture Of Our Lost
Cause In the center of it is a design
FOR a monument to be erected to the
memory of President Davis. Around
the borders are pictures of President
Davis. Vice President Stevens, the
m OF the CdDlllSl LII diliOLS
them a likeness of the late Hon. Geo.
Davis. Of our city, and Generals Lee
and Stonewall Jackson. The Chapter
appreciated the gift and it will be plac-
b in the museum.
The museum committee reported that
many of the delegates to h convention
ed the museum. 1t compared Ia
$Gbly with many in larger cities. and
<Fhie smaller than some, in variety and
interest of relics. it was very hne In
deed.
The secretary was instructed to thanS
Through the city papers all those who
10 kindly assisted them in the enter
Lainment of the convention. Thelr
thanks are particularly due to those
Eho, by their musical talent, rendered
The opening exercises so enjoyable; &c
The ministers of the different denomi-
nations. the Veterans, the Wilmington
Light Infantry, the Y. NJ. c. A, the
Nasons and the Elks; to h Caroline
Yacht Club and to those ladies and gen
nemen and associations, who by con-
<ributions of money assisted the Chap
ker in their work: and to all who Sent
bowers. loaned pictures, flags, rugs
hbles. ETC.. without which h conven'
ion could not have been the success 1
Fas.
The ladies desire that many thank:
NfSpreSSed to all.
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A Sensible schems

There is a little town I'm New Jersey
where an Improvement League h
done more to cleanse and beautify the
place, at an expense Of less than Sleo.
than the Town Council has accomplish
ed by expanding thousands Of dollars
in the ordinary way. The League be-
gan by Offering prizes for clean oack
yards and alleys, n then the prettiest
vine covered fence. the finest vegetable
plot and the most beautiful Towering
plant. II enlisted the active interest
OF the boys and girls. n got them to
pick up waste paper and such things
from the streets; TO keep the school
yards neat and also the acant lots.
In six months time the town became
particularly attractive and clean. and
the death rate has ~perceptibly decreas-
ed The Improvement League Idea In
open TO n town where this paragraph
may be read.-Exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
ANNUAL MEETING
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ATLANTIC
COAST LINE.
Warren g. Elliott and All
Meeting I'm Richmond on Monday.
the x. w. of s. C.. at Charleston
Yesterday

The nnual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company was held on Monday in the
general Office at the Byrd street station
st Richmond. Va. The old directors
OF the company met earlier in the day
n considered the reports to be sub
nitted to the stockholders. Those pres
emit were Messrs. w. g. Elliott, presi-
dent; H Walters, first vice president;
ALEXANDER Hamilton, second vice pres
ident: e. ). GadSden, third vice presi-
dent: James F. Post secretary and
treasurer. and directors-Messrs. II.
Walters, Michael Jenkins, Waldo New
eomer, Of Baltimore; L. 3. Borden, OF
Goldsboro; w. ID. Lassiter, of Peters
burg; j. W.. Norwood, Of Wilmington;
Donald MacRae. Of Wilmington; II. 3.
Short, of Lake Waccamaw, n. c.; j.
]. Lucas, of Society Hill S. c., and F.
W. Scott. Of Richmond.
After the meeting OF the stockholders,
the reports Of the president n vice
president were submitted, with those
Of the other officers. The features Of
these reports were that the line earn
ed during the year $4,000 more gross
n $25. 600 less net. The company Or
dered 10000 tons of rails during the
year, and $500 tons forty-five miles OF
the Petersburg road. The company has
spent the sun of $500, 900 on equipment
and various improvements
The following officers were reelected:
- Observation-Disclosures G. Elliott, of Will
&6ington.
: Wrist Vice Presidential. Walters, of
Baltimore.
Second Vice Observation-Disclosures
Hamilton, of Petersburg.
Third Vice President-C. S. Gadsden,
Of Charleston.
Secretary and Treasurer-James F.
Post, of Wilmington.
General Manager-John R.. Kenly, of
wilmington.
Traffic Manager-T. M. Emerson, of
Wilmington.
The selection of a general auditor
was left to the executive committee.
Executive Committee-Warren G.. Ell
lott. Michael Jenkins, H. Walters.
Finance Committee-H. Walters,
Michael enkins and Waldo Newcomer.
Directors of the Relief Department
F. w. Scott, D. w. Lassiter, Edwin
Borden, H. B. Short, j. w. Norwood,
w. N. Royal.
Directors-Warren G.. Elliott, H.
Xalters, Michael Jenkins, Waldo New
conner. of Baltimore; Hon. George How
ard. of Tarboro; E.. B. Borden, of
Goldsboro; Donald MacRae and ]. w.
Norwood, of Wilmington; H. B. Short,
of Lake Waccamaw; ]. ]. Lucas, Of
Society Hill; F. w. Scott, Of Richmond;
DR.. d. w. Lassiter, Of Petersburg, Va.
The stockholders of the Northwestern
Railroad of South Carolina and OF the
Charleston and Western Carolina Rail
road e their annual meeting at
Charleston yesterday. All the old Off
GERS were reelected. Mr.. Thomas Will
son. of Salem, S. c., is president of the
former and Mr.. John B. Cleveland
Of S~partanburg, S. c., is president Of
the latter.
The officials who attended the Char
lesion meeting returned to Wilmington
on a special train at midnight last
night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
ANNUAL MEETING
The Stockholders of the Wilmington
Bridge Company Met Yesterday-Ju-I
MUS Davis, Esq, elected President
and Captain Jno. III. Sharp Secretary
and Treasurer |

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Wilmington Bridge company
was held yesterday afternoon in the
holders are the Atlantic Coast Line and
the Seaboard Air Line, and they were
represented by persons delegated to
do so.
The stockholders elected Junius Davis
Esq, Of this city, as president and Cap
tain John H. Sharp, Of Portsmouth. as
secretary and treasurer.
After transacting routine business,
the meeting adjourned.
The Wilmington Bridge Company
owns and controls the railroad bridges
over the Cape Fear at Navassa and
over the North East river at Hilton.
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STOCK MATURED
The Tenth Series of stock OF the Citi-
zens' Building and Loan Association
Wound Up-Efght Thousand Dollars
to be Paid to stockholders

Mr.. John d. Bellamy, Jr., secretary
and treasurer Of the Citizens Building
and Loan Association, will today be-
gin the payments on the tenth series Of
stock of that association. which has
recently matured. g., -..e p
This is the first of the six per cent
series which has matured and pays
he shareholders a profit Of 1886 per
share. and maturing in six years and
three months. The amount Of cash re-
quired to pay off the shareholders is
nearly IS, 900.
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Oustfng Negro Homesteaders

Guthrie, O.. T.. November 20.-Not-
withstanding the announcement of
United States Attorney Horace Speed
that he will have cancelled the home
stead entry of every man who makes
an attempt to eject a colored home
steader from his claim, complaints of
such action against colored men are
filed daily with the United States mar
shall, asking protection for negroes who
drew claims in the recent government
land lottery. More than one hundred
colored homesteaders have been driven
out Of that n
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The Anti Chamberlain Storm

London, November 21.-The Berlin
correspondent Of the Daily Mail who
the anti-Chamberlain storm
as attaining such proportions that the
government will be unable to control
or stop it" says:
Official circles are now Joining in
the agitation. which shows that they
feel their position strong enough to JUS
|tify them in disregarding the German
governments policy Of neutrality
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Cost ofCzolrnsz,s Trial

N Y, November 20.-The eN-
ense incurred in the trial and convlc-
On of Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin
President Mckinley, was s1,199-5o.
Il this sum $500 was paid the attorneys
tho defended him; $1,000 was paid
i~ienists who examined him; s144 was
bid the deputies who guarded him.
s6 was paid for pictures taken, and
here is a bill of S119.50 for the trans
prting of Czolgosz and his guards to
uburn. This bill, it is expected, the
late will pay.
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The Railway Strikers Quiet

New York, November 20.-There was
quiet tonight at the Mott Haven yards
of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad, where h switch
mems strike is in progress. The strik-
.ers made no addition to their forces,
neither did they receive any word from
the company or get a reply to their re-
quest for a sympathetic strike. They
repeated their intention of not CLING in
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-11-22
a Village Blacksmith Saved His Little
SONS Life.

Mr.. H. II. Black, h we'll known VII
|jase blacksmith at Grahamsville, Sulli-
van Co., N. Y, says: Our little son,
five years old, has always been subject
to Group, and so bad have the attacks
been that we have feared many times
that he would die. We have had the
doctor and used many medicines, but
C~hamberlan's Cough Remedy is now
our sole reliance. 1t seems to dissolve
the tough mucus and by giving fire.
|uuent doses when the Group symptoms
appear we have found that the dreaded
Group is cured before it gets settled"
There is no-danger in giving this reme-
Idy for it contains 10 opium or other
INJURIOUS drug and may be given as con-
|fidently to a babe as to an adult. For
sale by r. r. Bellamy, druggist.