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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23

and show to the world that nothing but
right and justice will influence them in
deciding the guilt or innocence Of the
accused
II Mr.. Tillman can show that he
acted in self-defense, then he should be
acquitted: but where self-deferse in
this case cores in we cannot see. He
may claim that he had a right to. shoot
Mr.. Gonzales as he did because OF the
denuHctiatory editorials OF several
months ago, but if he puts his defense
on this ground the public will c'ass his
action as a cowardly murder and not
justifable homicide.
Since the above was put in type
news comes to US that Mr.. Gonzales Is
dead. PerItonitis set in and he died
Yesterday afternoon. Thus passes to
Ills death at the hand of an assassin
another brilliant newspaper man of
that state. AS the New York Post
says, had the murderer of F. w. Daw-
son beer punished for his crime this
one would not have occurred. 1t is to
be hoped that the people of South
Carolina will call a halt in this work
| or deliberate assassination of the men
| Of her state who have the courage to
stand up for the honor n integrity
of her people.
Mr.. Gonzales had by his honesty
of purpose and sincerity of action in
behalf OF his state, by battling for her
best interests through the olumns Of
his paper brought himself to he fore
front as one of the states most valued
| champions. Bold, fearless, upright
and aggressive in the states and the
peoples interests he had won an envi-
able reputation as an editor as we'll as
n defender of the interests of his ma
tive state.
Mr.. Gonzales was born on Edisto Is
land, s. c., August 5, 1858. His parents
were Cubans, his father Gen. Ambro-
sfo Jose Gonzales. having been one
of the junta of five members who de-
cIared Cuban independence in 1S4S and
began the revolution of which Lopez
was he head. AS a young man he was
in the railroad telegraph service, but
all Of his mature life has been given
to newspaper work. in which he start
ed as n reporter and in which he has
achieved merited distinction. He was
ever Jealous for the emancipation OF
the island of his fathers, and, in this
matter. as in all others. demonstrating
his faith by his work, became a SOL
dier in the Spanish-American war, at
tanning the rank of first lieutenant.
4 fact which accentuates the TRACE
dy is that Mr.. Gonzales has left 4
young widow. He was married but q
little over a year ago-in November
19Ol-to Miss Lucy Barron, of Man
ming, S. C. His immediate kinsmer
are Mr.. a. f. Gonzales, the business
manager. and Mr.. w. E. Gonzales
news editor of The State.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23
CELEBR ALTON IN
|ThOs. RuffIn Camp Appropriated!
chr Lees thu
(Snecial to The Messenger.)

tppSSlEA1 ~
Goldsboro, y. c., January 2O.-Ihos'
|Ruifn Chapter Daughters OF the Con-
|fedaracy caused the anniversary OF
General Robert Z. Lees birthday 10
be appropriately observed in Goldsboro
afternoon.
The exercises were opened with an
ELOQUENT and fervent prayer by Or. f.
In. Swindell, after which the orator OF
the occasion was introduced in a hat
Itering manner by Colonel Joseph T.
Robinson.
AS CAPTAIN Slocomb arose he was
igreated with great and prolonged ap-
i~plause. Thos Ruffin Camp of Conted-
lerate Veterans were there in front o.
him: Thos. Ruffin Chapter Daughter
lof the Confederacy a just pehiho
then and the other audience of citi'
tzens in the rear of them. Alter &C
Ik~nowledging in graceful n teelns
terms the invitation of IhoS. ftuLll
lChapter, Captain Slocomb addressed
himself to General Lees proves as
soldier and character as a a
At the close Of Captain S!ocomb'
lspeech by request Colonel Ro6Inso'
then read Father Ryan's beautlfu
poem THE Sword of Robert Lee al
tier which Miss Sue Collier, presid5n
Iof the Chapter, assisted by other mem
Ibers conferred the Cross Of Honor o
the following Confederate Veterans:
James r. Bum, r. 3. Brock, Lev
lCarter, C. c. Dale, J. E. Hill, \. +
IJinnett, Matthew Jinnett. j. 7. ken
Inedy, n. 3. Lynch, n. q. Nordan, jon
Pate, E. r. Radford. j. ". Rosson.
Mr.. Henry Lee on behalf of the vet
Grams thanked in graceful words Il.
Daughters Of the Chapter, and then 70
lowed the closing hymn Nearer NJ
lGod to Thee" and the benediction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23
Dear Governor,

January IA, 1903.
Dear Governor:
Some time --, formerly a citizen
OF this state. was convicted OF tram
and sent to the peiIl@nA--.
in your state. he mad drlfted away
from his early training ana tnrodSn
drink and pad company reached Inc
which 1 nave NAMED. he comes
iron one OF the best families in this
state. His mother Is d WlCoW living
in Wilmington, North Caronna, ana !
ann assured tina II p~ardoned he Will
be taken home by his mother and Set
in the way OF making all honest NV
ing. A young man oy the name Oh
Jordan was convicted OF the same Of
fence with --- ana has been par
Iuoned. May l ask you to give to
young - a favorable inquiry
"a bout his case? 1 hope On account OF
his family tina he may be pardoned,
and l believe if he is he will change
Respectfully.
(Signed) CHARLES B. AYCOCk.
Governor OF North Carolina,
Governor Joseph Terrell, Atlanta Ga.
Yesterday Governor Aycock receivr
the following leller'
January II, 1903.
State of Georgia, Executive Office,
AlldIIld
Governor Charles B. Aycock, Raleigh,
N. c.:
Dear Governor:
The enclosed clipping from the At
llanla Constitution has irritated me
very much, as it is such an outrage
upon you. 7 have taken the necessary
steps to have the publication correct
ed. l have not seen the c~orrespon-
who wrote it for several months,
but have traced it's publication to a
ljocular remark made by myself to sew
pral friends who were in my Office the
lday l received your letter relative to
-- application for pardon. which
remark may have been repeated and
added to- before reaching the Constitu-
lions correspondent. Upon eadln
Your letter (Which letter was entirely
iproper. and similar to some which
have written during the last two or
three months) i remarked to these
friends if one of them would go to
North Carolina and break into your
~penitentiary, that 1 would get an eX-
change of prisoners with you. With
best wishes, l am,
Very truly yours.
(Signed) j. NJ. TERRELL.
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Not n Minute to Lose.

if you are wet and feel chilled to the
bone. after a tramp through a storm.
Get mo cry clothes ait once and warm
YOUR inSideS with a t~eaSpOonful OF
Perry Davis Painkiiler. in hot water.
with a little sugar. Thus you Will AVOID
a cold. and, possibly, a long sickness.
The nreCautiOn is worth while. Their
il but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
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j. X. Jones Defeated for Re-
Election to senate.

Little Rock, Ark, January 20.-Both
branches of the legislature balloted at
moon today for United States senator.
II the senate Hon James P. Clark re-
iceived nineteen votes and James K.
Jones received fourteen votes.
In the house Clark received fifty
leight votes: Jones Sc and H. T. Rem
mel. republican, two votes.
Clark thus has II votes on Joint
ballot, or nine more han necessary to
Ielect.
A Joint session will be held at noon
tomorrow and the vote will be formal
lily ratified. Mr.. Clark succeeds James
TX. Jones.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23

The Asheville Gazette. the organ of
the republicans of the west, whose edi-
tor seems to know more about the af-
fairs of the democratic party and even
the intentions, purposes and thoughts
of it's leaders than they themselves,
declares that Senator Simmons had
promised his support to each n OF
the leading candidates for the sena-
torial nomination and hat his object
the nomination of Governor Aycock
and thus remove from his own path a
formidable rival for his seat in 1906.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23
SMOTHER A COUGH

You can smother a cough
with your hand but you can t
cure it that way. Some medl-
only smother coughs.
SCOTS Emulsion cures them.
Old coughs and deep-rooted
coughs can't be cured until
the Inflammation which causes
them has been replaced by
healthy tissue.
That is exactly the kind O
thorough work SCOTS Emul-
sion does. 1t changes the
entire nature of the throat ano
lungs SO that there is nothing
to cough about.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, Gs9 Pearl ST.. N. =
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23

McDufie's Turpentine and Muttni
iSuet Lung Plaster is a certain cure fol
l~whooping cough, easy and comfo-taple
works while you sleep. % cents at +. X
IRellamy's
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23

Whether Tillman is punished or not
for the murder of n. G. Gonzales, Till
manism will be rooted out in South
Carolina. The influence OF the lieuten-
ant governor and his faction received
its death-blow from the bullet he fired
into the body of the unarmed, defense
less Gonzales. AS to his trial for the
murder, no one can predict what a
South Carolina jury will do, but public
sentiment outside the state has al
| ready declared him guilty~o Of murder
in the first degree
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23

When you take Groves Ta.:. los. -
Tonic because the formula u p!l'.iiy
printed or every bottle showing that a
. simply nOn and Quinine in a taste
form. No Cure tio pay. 6sc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-23
THE ExCHAnGE OF LETTERS.
Text Of the Recent Correspondence
Between Governor Aycock ana
Governor Terrell.
Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 20.

Raleigh, n. c., Jam. 20.
The following is the letter written
by Governor Aycock to the governor
of Georgia, which has been so mis-
represented by Atlanta people:
January IA. 1903.
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Beam sss The Kind You Have Always Sargtl
S's' Is &AzZzM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
PASSENGERS ARE SAFE.
Lake Tug Louise Reported Docked at
Sandusky.

SANDUSKY, Ohio, September s-The
fishing tug Louise, which it was feared had
gone down with over 100 passengers in the
big storm on Lake Erie yesterday. arrived
here safely early today from bennington,
Ont.
The Louise started from here for Leam-
ington early Monday morning. carrying the
Star Base Ball Club of this city and 1OO
excurs;onists. Rough weather was encoun-
tered just outside the barber, hut Capt.
Hugh De Clute decided not to turn back.
The boat plowed through seas that had her
decks awash half the time. and everybody
on board was sick bennington was finally
reached at noon.
At o'clock the party started ON the re-
turn trip. in even a rougher sea than was
encountered on the way over. After ter
rife struggle with the waves, the Louise
got into the lee of Pelee Island, where she
lay several hours.
Then she started across the iai<e for San
dusky in more moderate vino but still a
heavy sea. She arrived here at & o. clock this
morning, with everybody safe. but sick.
1T was the worst blow In my experience -
said De Clute, "and I have been q rough
weather sailor for the past twenty years"
Scores Of the friends and relatives OF
those on board the little vessel remained on
the docks all night in the greatest anxiety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
cHAMBERLA1N's POLICY.
Colonial Secretary's Principles Of Free
Trade Called Bad.

LEICESTER, England, September Sat
todays session Of the trades union con-
gress President Hornidge declared Colonial
Secretary Chamberlains suggested changes
in the British fiscal policy were likely to be
most detrimental to the best interests OF
the nation.
''Dabbling with the principles of free
trade" he asserted, could do no good to the
country at present. The land laws, said the
president, caused two-thirds of the national
misery. He advocated government old age
pensions.
The following resolution was carried with
only two dissenting votes:
That this congress strongly condemns
the suggested change by Mr.. Chamberlain
in our present fiscal policy as most mis-
chievous and dangerous to the best interest
Of the people of tho country, and hereby
pledges itself and urges all other labor
bodies to make every effort to prevent such
a change being brought about
The announcement Of the vote was greet
ed with loud cheers The resolution will be
communicated to the colonial secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
PROMOTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Changes Made in the Diplomatic and
Consular Service.

The following diplomatic and consular ap-
pointments were announced at the State
Department today:
John w. Riddle. transferred from secre-
tary of embassy at st. Petersburg. Russia.
to agent and consul general at Cairo,
Egypt.
Spencer F. Eddy, transferred from secre-
tary of legation at Constantinople to sec
retary of embassy at st. Petersburg.
Peter A. Jay, transferred from second
secretary Of legation at Constantinople to
secretary of legation at that capital
Ulysses G. Smith Of Pennsylvania has
been appointed second secretary of lega-
ton at Constantinople vice Jay, promoted
William r. Holloway. transferred from
consul general at St. Petersburg to consul
general at Halifax.
Ethelburt Watts, transferred as consul at
Prague to consul general at St. Peters
burg.
Urbain ]. Ledoux. transferred from con-
sui at Three Rivers. Quebec. to consul at
Prague.
Church Howe, transferred from consul at
Sheffield. England. to consul general at
Antwerp.
Charles N. Daniels Of Connecticut has
been appointed to the vacancy at Sheffield,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08

ed. but noticed a dispatch from Bogota
which appeared to me to have some signifi-
cance 1t was printed in the papers a day
or so ago. This was a brief statement that
the committee of the Colombian congress
In charge f>the matter, had decided to re-
port to congress resolution giving to the
government extraordinary authority to
negotiate treaty with this country. AS l
understand the matter the Colombian con-
stitutfon enables congress to confer upon
the president extraordinary powers, and
this, giving the executive branch Of the
government full authority to negotiate
with this country a treaty which will be-
come effective Immediately upon it's ratifi-
cation by the United States Senate If this
power Is conferred the treaty would not
have to be ratified by the Colombian con-
gress, which does not meet except every
two years. If the resolution should be
passed before the adjournment of Congress
and treaty later made with the govern
ment OF Colombia by this country the
whole difference might be settled when our
Congress meets. Although the item was
exceedingly brief. my Interpretation of the
situation was as l have stated. If this
should be correct, the two countries may
yet be able to get together upon treaty Of
some kind
DR.. Herran. the Colombian charge. has
received the following cablegram from the
retiring governor of Panama dated Pana-
ma Sunday, in reply to an inquiry he had
sent.
Nothing is known here regarding with
drawal from congress of Panama delega-
ton. have been informed that Senator
Obaldia has been appointed governor and
he Is on his way with Representative Fa-
huega."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
FROM MINISTER LEIsHMAN.
American officials at Beirut Making
an Investigation.

cablegram was received at the State
Department this morning from Minister
Leishman at Constantinople, in which he
says that riot occurred yesterday at Bel
rut, during which seven Christians were
killed and several others wounded. Two
houses occupied by Christians were pillaged
by the soldery and the panic became gen.
oral. An officer and signal man from
Rear Admiral Cottons fla gship, the Brook
lyn, now in the consulate An investi-
cation of the conditions about Beirut is be-
ing made by the flag lieutenant, the Ameri-
can consul and other consular officers.
Mr.. Leishman adds that the origin Of the
trouble was not distinctly stated by our
consul. and that 1t was claimed by the sub
lime porte that conditions in the city are
again quiet. and that the force now at
Beirut is sufficient to guarantee the safety
of the city.
Minister Leishman has been instructed to
keep the department fully advised of any
changes In the situation, and instructions
of the same character as those previously
sent him have been forwarded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
SHIP GUARDS REMOVED.
Action at Ehzabethport Indicates Re-
sumption Of Work.

ELIZABETHPORT. N j.. September s.
BY order of Receiver Smith OF the Crescent
shipyards the six deputy sheriffs who have
been on guard for several weeks were re-
moved today by the sheriff from the two
Mexican gunboats in the yards, Charles g.
Bryan's yacht Czarina. the new Erie ferry
boat and Charles M. Schwab's pleasure
boat. Happy Day, which was built to take
poor children to and from his property on
Staten Island.
The removal of the deputies Is said to be
the result Of conference yesterday be-
tween Mr.. Smith and the solicitor for r.
A. and A. L. Heidritter lumber merchants
of Elizabethport, who libeled the vessels
for 5000 for lumber alleged to have been
furnished to the shipyards company
The libel on the United States cruiser
Chattanooga and the gunboats O'Brien and
Nicholson. placed on the vessels two months
ago by Babcock & Wilcox of Bayonne for
furniture supplied to the Chattanooga, is
still in force. The removal of the deputies
from the other vessels is thought to afford
a good prospect for the resumption OF work
at the shipyards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
JETT CASE CALLED.
Motion for Continuance to Septembe,
II Overruled by Judge Osborne

CYNTHIANA. KY. September s.-The
case OF Curtis Jett, for the alleged assas-
sinat ton of Town Marshal James Cockrell
at Jackson. KY, In February, 1902 was
called by Judge Osborne at $50 this morn
ing. Attorney ]. l. Blanton filed special
demurrer to the indictment and also q spe-
cial demurrer to the Jurisdiction of the
court, and the demurrers were overruled
by Judge Osborne.
Judge Osborne also overruled the motion
by the defense for a continuance, and the
case was set for trial for September IA, on
account of the necessary absence until then
of Judge Black, one Of the defendants at
torneys.
County Attorney Webster also made q
motion for rule against Jasper King, to
show cause why King should not be ar
raigned for contempt of court. The affl-
davit of County Attorney Webster charges
King with hanging the jury last month in
the case of Jett and White. when the latter
were tried for killing J. B. Marcum at Jack
son, KY. This affidavit names other jurors
ana oates, quotes expressions of King In
mis- talks with other Jurors. Judge Osborne
set next Friday for Kings hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
FURIOUS F|GHT|NG G
Beirut the Scene of Midnight
Combat to the Death.
CHRISTIAN AND TURK
MARINES WILL BE LANDED IF
DISTURBANCES CONTINUE
Bulgaria Angry With Prince Ferdi-
nand-Macedonian Revolutionists
Are Provoking War.

CONSTA ANTINOPLE, September S.-A
consular dispat tch from Beirut received at
one of the embassies mere, states that a
fierce brawl occurred there yesterday be-
tween parties of Muss ulmans and Chris
tians 1t was due to a shot fired by a
Mussulman upon a Christian employed at
the American College. The Christian was
wounded.
The fight broke out while the vail was
on board the United States cruiser Brook
lyn, returning Rear Admiral Cotton's visit.
No further details have been received. In
diplomatic circles here the affair is regard
ed as being serious, and a renewal OF the
disturbances is feared.
Official Version.
An official version of the Beirut affair,
telegraphed later to the Ottoman ambassa-
dors abroad for communication to the pow
ers, says that Christians were the assail-
ants they having fired upon four Mussul-
mans. A fight ensued, during which Mus
sulmans and Christians came to the assist
ance of their respective compatriots. This.
says the report, compelled the troops to in
tervene. and they succeeded In restoring
order. Three soldiers were wounded and
one was killed, while one Christian was
killed and one wounded
lltst HS uieS tNlueHliy are incorrect, aS
the rioters must have lost more heavily
than the military. . .,,.,..,.,I
Will Land Troops
The British consul at Beirut. Immediately
after the riot. called upon the vail and
threatened to ask Rear Admiral Cotton to
land marines from the American squadron
in the event of a renewal of the disturb
ances
In official circles here the disturbances
are attributed to the arrival of the Ameri-
can squadron. and the belief Is expressed
that the Christians at Beirut are endeavor-
ing TO bring about the landing of marines
from the warships.
Reports from various points throughout
Bulgaria show there is a strong feeling
against Prince Ferdinand. owing to the
fact that he left the country during the
crisis 1t is not expected. however that
the agitators will succeed in carrying out
their plots against his life
The officials here attach significance to
the report showing that a number of Serbes
have crossed the border and Joined the
Macedonian revoiutionists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
Personal Mention.

A. L. Shapleigh of st. Louis and Mr.. and
Mrs. Moss of London are at the Arlington.
E. G. Hines OF New York and w. l..
Ashby Of Charleston, w. Va, are at the
Shoreham.
Arthur B. Jenkins of Hartford. Conn,
and c. w. Uford of Alabama are at the
New Willard.
A. M. Higgins of Terre Haute. Ind. and
R. P. Duley Of Philadelphia are at the
Raleigh.
Dr. l. Bermann has returned from his va
cation.
Mr. L. W. Thavis, the Washington corre-
spondent Of the Kansas City Journal. Oma-
ha -World-Herald and the Topeka Capital.
Is i'll with typhoid fever at Garfield Hos
pital
The many friends of Mrs. ]. T. Coldwell
of 1926 street northwest will be panied
to learn of her serious Illness. Mrs Cold
well is the relict of the late Joseph T. Cold
well, long identified with the Districts real
estate dealers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
OCEAN RECORD BROKEN.
Deutschland Also Slaves Hole in Bot
tom of Schooner.

NEW YORK, September 8.-The Ham
burg-American line steamer Deutschland,
which reached port today. made the trip in
five days eleven hours and fifty-four min
utes. The best previous record of the
Deutschland from Cherbourg was five days,
twelve hours and twenty-three minutes
made in August. 1901. She has thus re-
duced her westward record by twenty-nine
minutes. The voyage was made at an
average speed of 23.15 knots per hour.
The Deutschland was in collision of
quarantine with the three-masted schooner
Lavina NJ. Snow. from Fernandina, Florida.
with lumber for New York. A hole was
stove in the schooner and she was towed
to dock at Clifton. 8. l.. where she sank
No lives were lost and the steamer was not
injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-08
SMYRNA MAY RISE.
Reports From London Indicate General
Revolution Coming.

LONDON. September S-Oficial and dip
lomatic circles here regard the conflict
between Mussulmans and Christians at
Beirut evidence of the development or
hostile feelings throughout Turkey a re-
suit of the Macedonian revolt. This is
borne out by the threatened uprising In
Smyrna.
The Turkish embassy today received
dispatch from Constantinople, in relation
to the Beirut affair. as follows:
Some of the orthodox inhabitants OF
Beirut attacked four Mussulmans who
we're passing through the Mezrea quarter,