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mm i M i it i ii i ii i II i ill ii I i VOL. XII. NO. 114 WILMINGTON N. C, SATURDAY, MAY 13, "1899. PRICE 5 CENTS. 1 STORMY SESSION - " ' . .. Closes the Ninth Annual Reunion of the Con- federate Veterans. THE CARE OF OUR CEMETERIES The Chief Subject of Discussion-The Committee's Substitute for the Lee Resolution Dr. Curry Deferid's the South's Position and De nounces Mob Law--A Lengthy Report From the" Commit tee on History --The South in the Spanish War. A Grand Reception to the Veterans-.-Old Officers Re Charleston. S. C. May 12. With a spirited and, at 'times, j stormy session, the ninth annual re-union of the United Confederate Veterans j was today brous-ht to a close. General John B. Gnrdon. commander-inl-chief, and all the old officers were rej-elected, Louis ville, Ky., was chosen as the next place of irfeeting and the question of federal care, of the confederate graves was disposed of by the adoption of a substi tute resolution which declines the pres ident's suggestion, except as to those graves located in the north, and re serving to the women of the south the duty of caring for those in the seceding states and. Maryland. The adoption of this resolution and the report that acr eompanied it precipitated a debate whieh verged upon the isensational and at times much confusion and disorder . prevailed. . t " The resolution adopted in the lace of the one offered by General S. D. Lee Us in full as follows: ' - THE RESOLUTIONS. i "Your committee to jwhom was re ferred ".the resolution introduced by General S. D. Lee, beg 'to report the following substitute with the recom mendation of -the committee that the samp be adopted." V "T. e United Confederate Veterans, in this annual re-union V assembled, de sire to place upon record their sincere appreciation of the utterances of the president of the United States in At-lanta-in Decemeber lasQ concerning the assumption of the care of the graves of our confederate dead jby the national 'government. ! "We appreciate the very kindly senti ment expressed and we shall welcome any legislation which shall result in the "care of the graves of our comrades in the "northern states by our government. '"In. regard to our dead, whose re- mains are resting in the states which were represented in the Confederacy 'and in Maryland, fhe care of their final resting places is a sacred trust, dear to the hearts of southern women, and we believe that we can safely let it there remain." . ' t Several very vigorous! speeches were made, in opposition to the whole prin ciple involved in the matter, but the final Vote upon the resolution was prac tically unanimous and (the announcement-of its passage wras; cheered. Another incident was (the mention of the southern lynching qjue'stion by Dr. - J. "L. M. Curry, one of i the surviving members of the confederate congress, -who, while denouncing! mob law, de fended' the south and declared her peo ple should see, to it that the record of 'her future should 'be As unstained as that of her past. j ' The all important report of the com mittee' on school history was also pre sented and adopted unanimously as meeting all questions that had led to the agitation of the subject. Tonight at the auditorium a grand re ception to the veteransj was held and afjl address delivered by Colonel Henry L. Turner, of Chicago, commanding the First Illinois regiment, Who has been the guest of the city during the re union., A brilliant ball was given at the Isle of Palms to the sponsors, maids of honor and "Daughters of the Con federacy." The ve'terans and visitors are rapidly departing and the ninth re-union of the men who wore the gray is practically at and end. 'THE SESSION OPENED. The convention was opened at 10:30 o'clock with the singing of the Doxol ogy which was followed by prayer by the Rev. Dr. S. P. H. EHwell, of South Carolina- I ! General Gordon introduced Geneijal M. L. jBonham, of the South Carolina Sons of Veteran's, who delivered an ad dress. i , He was -followed by Mr. Kirk, com mander of the trans-Mississippi depart ment. His remarks were of the nature of a eulogy of the confederate soldier. General Gordon then presented Robert E. Lee, Jr., who was cheered to the echo by the assembly. . REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HIS TORY. General S. D. Lee presented the report of the committee on history, which was. unanimously adopted.- This- was one of - the most important matters before the convention and the reading, of the re port was listened to with close atten tion. -The report alluded to the war with Spain as a .'factor! in obliterating the shadows of the war between the states, and refers to "the prompt re sponse of the southern; states to the call for troops, as showing to the wnole country the depth and fervor of south ern patriotism- 'Continuing the report says: . "President McKinley spirit of the American displayed the soldier, when he chose from his former foes the gal lant Wheeler, it'he steadfast Fitzhugh Lee, the chivalrous Butler, and many others of our own brave comrades, to marshal the hosts of the union. Wp are glad that General Wheeler had an other opportunity to exhibit the light ing qualities of the confederate soldier, and that Lietenants Hobson, Victor Blue and Worth Bagley, in the navy, showed the country of Kvhat stuff our ypung men are made. jOnce more the bpood of the north and! the south has bleen poured out together no - longer bjeneath contending standards in the batterness of war between the states, .bjut now "beneath one flag, to the glory qf one country. These 'dead, at .least, ' tielo'ig to us. all. The last hateful mc;n jjry tha: ould divide: our country is liurief! with them. About their graves jkneeia a new nation, loving all her chil- jcren everywhere the same." . 4 Alluding to the question of eonfetle- ... rate grave?, the report says: "Th- recvrt generous words of Pres id'enc "MclCinley commending th con federate dead to the nati vi's care, are tha expression of a sentiment growing everywhere, that the dejed-3 of the con federate soldier are the glory of. the Whole country, and that- his memory is worthy to te cherished wherever self-sacrifice commands sympathy or brave actions strike a responsive chord in noble hearts." J 'Coming, down to the question for "which it was .appointed,; the committee says that its duty is now little more than to keep watch upon the histories of the day, and" to stimulate historical research and publication, and regards the prospect for fairness and candor in . history as much improved by the Span- ' ish war. i The committee also alludes to the race quest on and expresses the opinion that -. : " . . the supremacy of the more educated and capable race upon a constitutional ana legal basis, thyg hanishing th spectre of the misrule from our (borders, is steadily gaining progress." j Continuing the repor says: "The re ception given our benevolent intentions In the Philippines is certainly of a 'character likely to inspire a wholesome respect for the -matter of governing people of another blood who have - elected. . started late in. the race of civilization. We are not likely in the future to hear so much about the right of men, who have not yet learned to govern themselves, to govern others by their votes. The doctrine of the Declaration of Independence that governments de rive tneir just powers irom me consent of the governed had something of a shock in the war between the states, and the island subjects of the United States will find little comfort in read ing that celebrated Instrument by the light of subsequent history. The diffi culties of the race problem abroad ought to bring a charitable judgment of the same thing here at home, and we may Xsonably expect our northern brethren to meet us hereafter rather in a spirit of inquiry than of rebuke." The committee recommends that an effort -be made to banish from the schools any books which teach false lessons, either of fact or sentiment, and to this end, suggests the appointment of a committee of three members in each state -whose duty it shall be to examine school histories there in use. DR. CURRY DEFENDS THE SOUTH. In discussing the report Dr. J. L. M. Curry, of Virginia, discussed the right of secession and defended the course of the south as constitutional and then denounced mob rule 'and lynchings in unmeasured terms. v THE LEE RESOLUTION DISCUSSED An effort was then made to proceed with the election or officers, out it gave way to the committee on resolutions and the exciting feature of the session began. - The substitute for General Lee's resolution was presented by Gen eral Carwile, and when it had been .read. Rev. S. T. Martin, of Virginia, got the floor, and although the con vention was in an uproar, he secured recognition. Mr. Martin said he regretted he could not vote for the resolution. His first objection was that it had no bjusiness before the convention. "We have," he said, "taken hold of an Incidental re mark of Mr. McKlnley's looking to his coming election. (Applause). There is no proposition from the president of the United States or from the congress of the United States that ' they are going to do anything for-our confeder ate states and recognize the principles for which we fought. There has been i nothing said by the United States gov- j ernment that looks to the care of the ; graves of our soldiers in the northern '. - i A Ti. L - - I Al 1! T A a ' i stales, ii puts us m me iigiit oi going i before that government and asking for; something from those who slew our men." -Here the speaker was interrupted by cheers and applause from some of the members and cries of "Amen." Con tinuing, Mr. Martin said that the south had no desire to commit the 'care of its graves to strangers. Could the voices of the dead be heard they would prefer to lie in an unmarked grave rather than the most costly mausoleum if we had to ask for it. Proceeding he began a discussion of the right of self government and started to quote Pres ident McKinley when he was called to order with cries- of "No politics." The confusion was terrific and his remarks were unintelligible at times. F. H. BTJSBEE ADVOCATES THE SUBSTITUTE. F. H. Busbee, of North Carolina, de- fended the committee's report, saying xhat the united States- was now our government.. They could not afford to be discourteous and unappreclative. He mentioned the graves of the confederates- at Elmira, NT Y., and other points in the north. Where were the southern women to take care of those graves? What had his comrade,- who preceded him, done to care for-those graves? The United States care of these graves was something as people of a common country" they were entitled to. Though he was an ex-confederate, he was a citizen of the United States and he was loyal to her flag. GENERAL LEE'S REMARKS! General S. D.- Lee spoke vigorously and plainly. He thought the resolutions had been misunderstood and said: 'It simply commended the sentiment ex pressed by the president and did not go one inch further. When the president comes forward and says what he does,' it taking hundreds of thousands of dollars to care for the graves, I com mend the sentiment." He wanted the resolution recommitteed; there was nothing the matter that required substitute. THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED. ' regularities of the system. R. R. Bel Several other speeches were made J amy" " amid a tumult and calls for a vote, which was finally had. There was a storm of ayes and but few nays, and the resolution .was declared adopted. OTHER RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED, j - Among other resolutions reported and adopted was one urging the associa tion to assist in marking the battle fields of the civil war with monuments to confederate dead; another appoint ing a committee of three to consider the question of 'uniformity of pension legislation by the southern states; and a resolution recognizing the Confeder ates' Association, of the District of Co lumbia and according it all due rights and privileges. Among the resolutions adopted was one characterizing as mere fiction the statements, made by a distinguished southern lecturer that the confederate authorities Were remiss in not improv ing' the opportunity at the famous Hampton Roads conference when Mr. Lincoln met the southern commission in an effort to arrange terms of peace. The ..allegation was that Mr. Lincoln had at that time offered to write "union" at the top of the paper and allow the confederate commissioners to underwrite whatever terms they chose, and offering to pay $40,000,000 indemnity for the slaves. The resolution declares there is no authortity for this state ment, arid says the official records pre clude the possibility of its truth. DECLINES TO CHANGE THE NAME An adverse report was made upon the proposition to change the name of -the -organization to the Confederate Survivors' Association, the object being to use initials C. S. A. "An unfavorable report .was also made upon a resolution looking to a change in the nomencla ture of the association in order to pre- J vent the creation of too many srener- ! als and other high titles carried by j various officers. ence of tne erui9er Raleigh was adopt- i Lher-looking to tL selection i . suiLiLUie errav p nth rnr nnifvrmo- zens or coiumbus. Ohio, who ha.v cared for the graves of confederate dead there, and extending cordial thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Hender son, of the British staff college, for his contributions to the history of the Con federacy in his "Life of . Stonewall Jackson," . ELECTION OF OFFICERS. General Gordon, of Tennessee, moved that the convention go into election of its commanders. He nominated the fol lowing for re-election: Commander-in-Chief J.t B. Gordon. Commander Department of Army of Northern Virginia Wader Hampton. Commander Department of Tennes seeStephen D. Lee. Commander Department of the Trans Mississippi W. L.1 Cabell. The rules were suspended and Gen eral Gtordon, of Tennessee, conducted the elections, each of the nominees be ing unanimously elected. REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF THE "BATTLE ABBEY." At this Juncture, G neral Clement A. Evans presented the report of the board of trustees on the "Battle Ab bey." It dealt fully with the progress of the work, bearing the usual report, in which it appears that satisfactory arrangements are being- made for the i location of the building. Only $46,000 of the $200,000 Is still lacking to be rais ed during the coming year. PORTRAITS OF CONFEDERATE GENERALS. ; General John C. Underwood was pre sented as the man who had done so much in Chicago for the oare of conr federate graves and for the Battle Ab bey. General Underwood presented to the convention six portraits of confed erate generals, mentioning his object In aiding the Battle Abbey. TO MEET NEXT YEAR AT LOUIS VILLE. The convention then proceeded to the selection of a city for the reunion of 1900. Louisville, Ky., and Norfolk, Va., seemed to be the, only active candi dates. It was soon evident that the Kentucky city was in the lead and the selection was made unanimous, A res olution of thanks to the city of Charles ton was passed and at 2:15 o'clock the convention adjourned sine die. ADDRESSES BY COLONEL TURNER " AND CAPTAIN COGHDAN. - Tonight at the auditorium a reception to the veterans was held, the feature of which was an address by Colonel H. L. Turner, of Chicago. Colonel Turner has been a guest of the city of Charles ton during the reunion and his address was an eloquent allusion' to the re united country. He was frequently ap plauded and the sentiments he uttered evoked much enthusiasm. j Captain Coghlan, of the Raleigh, Was among the distinguished guests who occupied seats on the stage and on be ing introduced made a graceful little address. He sketched the battle of Manila bay and paid a glowing tribute to jewey, saying (that where he led, men must follow. N EXCIXIiNG SK.hiMON or the Koiis of Confederate Veleraui. Election of Officers Causes Much Au tagonltmi Among Uelegalioja. Charleston, S. C, May 12. The Unit ed Sons of Confederate Veterans today elected officers and adjourned the re union of 1899. Walter T. Colquitt, of Atlanta, Ga.; son of ex-Governor Colquitt, was chosen commander-in-chief; M. L. Bon ham, of South Carolina, commander of the division of Northern Virginia; W. B. Bankhead, of Alaibama, commander of the division of Tenneessee, and H. B. Kirk, of Texas, commander of the trans-Mississippi division. The elec tion wasi a spirited one and considerable feeling was manifested in the nominat- mg speeches. 'Mr. Colquitt s only opponent was .Robert E. Lee, Jr., of Washington, D. C., . who was solidly opposed by the Virginia delegation, while his nomina tion was made by a, Charleston dele gate and supported by the solid South Carolina contingent. Mr. Smyth, the present commander; was nominated by "delate Mann, of Virginia, and developed a strong back ing, but he positively declined to again allow his name to go before the con vention. This left the contest between Lee and Colquitt. The vote stood 144 to 119, and, on motion, Mr. Colquitt's election was made unanimous. ' The opposition to Lee was based on the fact that he was not a member of the association until yesterday when he was admitted to tamp Moultrie, of this city. The session was a stormy one and per sonal feeling ran. high, and once when the vote of a state was announced as' solidly for Lee a hiss was heard, fol lowered by protests and! cries of "shame, shame." 'Prior to the election the sons held memorial exercises for Miss Winnie. Davis. Eloquent eulogies were pro nounced by C. L. Cook, of North Caro lina; W. F. Jonesl Georgia; H .B. Kirk, Texas; M. L. Bonnam, South Carolina; B. H. Mills, Alabama; T. T. Stockton, Florida; James Mann, Virginia and George B. Meyers, of Mississippi. The next reunion will be held at Louisville. A committee was appointed to con sider the mater of erecting a monument to the women-of the Confederacy and report to the next convention People who' have once taken DeWitt's Little Earlv Risers will never have a ' anything else. They are the "famous little pills" for torpid liver and all ir- Tbe Foot Race New York, May 13. At 9 o'clock last night Peter Hegelman, the leader in the six day race at the Grand Central palace, went ahead of Gus Guerrero's record for the fifty-six hours, twelve hours a day, which has sto'od since 1891. With 330 miles 1,472 yards, Heg elman was then 200 yards ahead of Guerrero's record. The score at 1 o'clock this morning was: Hegelman 353, 1; Glinck 340, 1; Tracey 333, 10; Cox 328, 8; Igo 308, 4; Day 301, 6; Barnes 300, 1; Craig 275, 10; Guerrero 266, 5; Geary 207, 10. A Death Dealing Tornado Houston, Texas, May 12. A special from Eagle Pass, Texas, says: News received today from the Hondo coal mines places thedead resulting from a tornado last night at twenty-two and over a hundred wounded. Many" per sons are still missing and probably in the ruins. . A tremendous fail of 'hail accompan ied the tornado. Many "were injured by the hail storms. The mine works were not much damaged, and work will be 'begun again in a few days. Death or an Aged Baptist Preacher. Norfolk, Va., May 12.--At Severn, N. C, yesterday Rev. J. W. Hoggard, for forty years pastor of Patecasi and Me herren Baptist churches, died, aged 80 years. He was a man of great learning and was beloved by all. The funeral was held this afternoon and he was buried in Severn cemetery with, Ma sonic hours. - Bank Clearings V New York, May "12. The total bank clearings In the United States i for the week ending May 12th were $1,984,155,- 183; per cent Increase 43.7. Exclusive of New York, $620,343,773; per cent in crease 13.9 Killed by Coal Doit Centralia, Ta., May 12. A cave-in of coal dust at the Centralia colliery to day resulted in the death of four men and the fatal injury of two others. Six others sustained "Cuts and bruises. Pneumonia, llftgripps, coughs, " colds, croup and whooping cough readily yield to One Minute Cough-Cure. Use -thia remedy in time and save a doctor's bill the undertaker's. R. R. Bellamy. 111 I Making Fearful Inroads on Our Army OUR REGIMENTS DECIMATED By Fatigue and Continual Fighting In the Janglet of the Philippine The Nebraska Petitions to be XemporarlJ f Withdrawn From the Front Fresh Troop to be Sent to the Front The "Dewey Of the Army" The Philip pino Congress. , Manila, May 8; via Hong Kong, May 12. The First regiment of Nebraska ' volunteer infantry is taking the usual stn nf rpsrwtfiiiiv rZtiit h At. rision commander, Major General Mac- ' Arthur, to temporarily relieve them from duty at the front. The regiment is badly exhausted by the campaign in which is has taken an active part, and not many more than 300 men of the or ganization are at present fit for duty. On Sunday last 160 men of this reg iment responded to sick call. The, men, in view of the facts, have prepared a respectful memorial to Gen eral alacArthur, asking that their regi ment be withdrawn from a short time from the fighting line, In order that they, may recuperate. The memorial states- that the men are willing to fight, but are in no condition to do so, owing to the strain of long marching, contin ual fighting and outpost duty in which they have been engaged. It is added that many of the men have been un able to have their clothing washed for months past, having 'been compelled during all that time to sleep in their uniforms, to be inreadiness for fighting. The memorial adds that since Febru ary 2nd, the regiment has lost 225 men in killed and wounded, and 59 since the battle of Malolos. The officers of the regiment propose to present a similar memorial on, be half of the men. The splendid" record of the First Nebraska in the entire campaign and the tone of the memorial prepared by the men are such that no imputation of insubordination can be brought against them. Officers of the regiment said to the correspondent of the Associated Press here today that they thought the men had been worked beyond endurance and should be given a rest, and some of the regular regi ments, which are now guarding the city, be sent to the front. Five volunteer regiments and the Utah battery of artillery are at San Fernando. They muster in all about 2,500 men. Many of the soldiers are in hospitals, suffering from the heat or other causes. The wounded were all suffering acutely and showed the ef fects of exposure to the sun. when they arrived. Three days rest has already worked wonders. Since the army entered Malolos the soldiers have had little water to drink except that which was brought on rail road trains from Manila, and that was of poor quality. The artesian wells at San Fernando are doing much toward making the men contented. FRESH TROOPS TO THE FRONT. Manila, May 12. Fresh troops are beginning to go to the front. Two bat talions of the Seventeenth, (regulars) that had 'been holding the "lines about the city of Manila, will join Major Gen eral MacArthur's division at San Fer nando tomorrow and one battalion of the same regiment will reinforce Major General Lawton's division near Baco lor. These troops will be replaced here by the Twenty-First infantry regiment, which arrived froni the United States on board the transport Hancock yes terday. Captai Grant of the Utah battery, whose success Ini managing the army gunboats Laguna de Bay and Vadonga has won for him the sobriquet "the Dewey of the army," has been put in command of the recently purchased Spanish gunboats whose arms the in surgents captured. These vessels are now being prepared for operations on the rivers and along the coast. The refitting and arming of the gunboats is being pushed with all diligence. THE PHILIPPINO CONGRESS. London. May 12. A special dispatch received here today from Manila says that the PhiliDDino congress now sit ting at San Isidro Is composed or nuy six members, of whom twenty favor peace and an equal number are lrre balance of power, arer eady to admit concilables. The others, holding tne that absolute independence is hopeless of attainment, but demand better terms at the hands of the United States tnan those offered. If you have piles, cure them. No se undergoing horrible operations max simply remove the results or me dis ease without disturbing the disease lt spif Place vour confidence in DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It has never failed to cure others; it w:" ' you. it. ii. iseiiarr New Treaty With Germany. Berlin, May 11. The ' United States ambassador, Mr. Andrew I. White, and the imperial minister of foreign af fairs, Baron von Buelow, discussed at length , today the basis of the proposed new commercial treaty between the United States and Germany. .Tomorrow Baron Riphtofen, who has charge or commercial interests at the foreign of fice, will continue the discussion at the American embassy. As Emperor William will be absent from Berlin until after the departure of the United States ambassador for The Hague, the latter today placed President McKlnley's autograph letter acknowledging the emperor's recent letter regarding the permission given by the United States for the laying of the new German catle in the hands of Baron von Buelow. Mr. White also presented to the members of the im perial cabinet, the ministers and offi cials of all the leading German states Invitations to attend the approaching commercial congress in Philadelphia. To Celebrate Victoria's Birthday . Port Tampa, Fl a., May 12 Important preparations are being made here for celebrating the queen's . birthday May 24th. Stands are being erected 2,000 feet apart for prominent speakers from various states, who will address the assembly. v Her Britannic majesty's warships Intrepid and Pearl will arrive here on May 20th to participate in the cele bration ceremonies. Little, neglected scratches and wounds frequently result in blood pois oning. Better heal them quickly with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a thor ougniy anti-septic application with a record of always curing piles, old ul cers, sores, cuts, wounds and skin disease.-. R. R. Bellamy. H No More Mail Forward ed to Olympia THfci ADMIRAL'S SUCCESSOR Captain Barker, of the Oregon, to Com mand Asiatic Squadron CJntll Admi ral Watsou's Arrival De ey Expect ed to Arrive in Time for Fourth of July Celebration Professor Laog , ley's Experiment With Plying Shir Treasurers for Cuba and Porto It ico Washington, May 12. "Send Olym Pla'a roail to B- F- Stevens, No. 4 Tra- aI&ar square, txmaon, England, was notice . given out at (the navy de partment tday. This is the first for mal indication that the famous flaship is coming home immediately. Upon inquiry, it was ascertained that Secretary Long had : last evening cabled Admiral Dewey permission to return to the United States at once. He has been relieved of the obligation of remaining at Manila unitil the Phil ippine commission completes its work. He is not) even to be required to await the cessation of hostilities, but may start homeward at. once. The notice posted at the navy department indi cates that the Olympia wrill not remain long enough to receive the next out ward mail. The Mr. Stevens referred to is the navy department's agent at London rto distribute all of the mail for United (states warships in European waters, so he wiH see to it that the Olympia receives hers as soon as she passes the Suez canal. It is estimated at the navy depart ment that Dewey will reach the United States in time for a national demon stration on the Fourth of July next. The Olympia will not come' under full steam, but, nevertheless, she should make the run to New York in about fifty-five days from Manila. That she is to come to New York is 'nearly cer tain. Admiral Watson will sail from San Francisco next Tuesday as a passen ger on one of tthe regular Pacific mail steamships, but cannot possibly reach Manila before the middle of June. in order to nrovlde for the direction ! of naval affairs in Asiatic waters be- ' tween the date of Admiral Dewey's j departure and the arrival of Rear Ad- j miral Watson, orders have been issued i placing Captain A. S. Barker in com- mand of the Asiatic squadron after ; Admiral Dewey's departure until he Is J relieved by Rear Admiral Watson. Cap- ' tain. Barker is now in command of the battleship Oregon the pride of the navy and, next to Admiral Dewey, is the senior officer on the station. Cap tain Barker is an officer of ability and discretion and may be depended on to take good care of the interests of the United States in all circumstances and conditions. . LANG LEY TESTING HIS FLYING MACHINE. Professor S. P. Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian institution, the inven tor of the aeriodome, who was given $25,000 by the board of ordnance, to ex periment with, his flying machine for war nil rnAoap win 1 a lt Ah4- n ouantico. Vs.. vratorAav Prnfwr Langley, with the amount of money plaoed at his disposal, built a new and larger machine than that with which he experimented two years ago. The machine was launched from the top of a house boat anchored in a broad sweep of the Potomac about three-fourths of a mile from ithe island owned by the Quantico Reed and Gun Club. The result was not so successful as were Professor Langley's former ex periments with the smaller machine. The machine soared aloft to a height of 500 feet, but descended after a hori zontal flight of 800 feet. His former machine, Which was propelled by a small steam engine flew three-quarters of a mile and only descended when the steam was exhausted. It was under stood that Professor. Langley was to overcome the limited power capacity of the former machine by the use of a condensing engine, which could repeat edly utilize the condensed steam from the fooiler. i TREASURERS FOR CUBA AND PORTO RICO. Orders issued by the war department today announce the appointment of Major Eugene F. Ladd, quartermaster, U. S. V., (captain Ninth U. S. cavalry) as treasurer of the island of Cuba; and the appointment of Captain James A. Buchanan, Eleventh United States in fantry, as treasurer of Porto Rico. Captain Buchanan will act as treasurer in addition to his duties as collector of -customs at San Juan de Porto Rico. These offices are created by an ex ecutive order of May 8th, which has not been promulgated. The order cre ates a system for the management of the finances of the islands, providing for treasurers, auditors and other: nec essary officers for keeping the ac counts of the receipts and expenditures of the islands. If you suffer from tenderness or full ness on the right side, pains inder shoulder-blade, constipation, bilious ness, eick-headache, and feel dull, heavy and sleepy, your liver Is torpid and congested. DeWitt's Little Early Risers will cure you promptly, pleas antly and permanently by removing the congestion and causing the bile ducts to open and flow naturally. They are good pills. R. R. Bellamy. :ar Fall Klglity Feet. Newcastle, Pa., May 11. A construc tion train on the Pittsburg and Wes tern railroad near Wampum, Pa., went through a temporary trestle on Spang- ler's run, eighty feet below, this morn ing. Two men were killed and six in jured. The dead are: William! Wolcntt brakeman. An unknown Hunirarian. Even Brosische. Peter Bennett. Mich. ael Vopin, Peter Milich, Michael Vado witch and John 'Slorsische, who were injured, were brought to the Newcastle nospitai. some of them it is ithoue-ht will die. I. Murdered by a Discharged Employee. Atlanta, Ga., May 12. Robert F. Davis, a white farmer, living on the Stone mountain road about six miles from this city, was murdered in his home early this morning. The crime is believed' to nave been committed by Will Lucas, a negro, who was dis charged yesterday by Mr. Davis. Lu cas Is missing and a posse of men with bloodhounds is on his trail. The for mers of that part of the country are greatly excited and if Lucas is caught he will be lynched; Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ' BllfS FOR MCSETTITI ANNEX. Their Opening Postponed Corpora tion Commission Corporations Tak ins Out Charters. (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, May 12. It was ex pected bids for the extensive annex to the state museum would be opened to day, hut it Is deferred uutil June 14th, when the agricultural board meets. The corporation commission devot ed today to examination of the new revenue law and of the duties of the commission as to assessment of rail way, steamboat, telegraph and tele phone property. Assessments will be based on reports which are due to be made June 1st. Secretary of State Thompson says that, so far, only foreign corporations have taken out charters under the Craig bill, these being the Norfolk and West- em railway and four insurance com panies. He expects a great rush by June 1st by which date "domestica tion" is required. KUARFUL HAiLWAY WRECK A Crowded Paseuger Train Telea hcoped 'AiventysFlve or More Per sons Killed and iTla.ur More Wounded. Reading, Pa,, May 12. Shortly be fore 10 o'clock tonight a collision of passenger trains occured on the Phila delphia and Reading railroad at Exe ter station, six miles below Reading. A number of persons are reported killed. Philadelphia, May' 13. The Potts ville express, which was run into at Exeter, arived here after midnight with four of the injured. The pasengers could give no connect ed story of the wreck, and the number of dead and injured was not known to any of them. It was generally believed that six passengers were killed. Reading, Pa., May 12. At midnight the railroad officials here had received no information as to the number of killed and injured, or any list of the names. . . Shortly before midnight a train bear ing nurses and doctors was sent to the scene of the wreck. Exeter is a flag station and has no telephone communi cation. It is stated that the passengers on the second train were mostly from Norristown and several from that borough were killed and many injured. Tke number of dead is fully twenty- fa ve and i he injured fifty. The first tram ploughed thrbugh three cars of the for ward train, completely wrecking them. Eight dead J were brought here at 1 o'clock a. mjj A score are under the debris. A train load of wounded were brought to tile hospitals here. The rail road officials! offer no explanation of the accident.1 Returning passengers at 1:30 o'clock a. m. say the scenes around the wreck are of the most fearful description. Philadelphia, May 12. 'United States 'Senator Boies Penrose, and General E. Burd Grubb were passengers in the Pullman car of the wrecked train. The rear end of the car in which they were riding was crushed and the two gentle men, though badly shaken up are unin jured. Senator Penrose did not know how many of the passengers in i the rear cars were killed or injured. ' Reading, Pa., May 12. There i no telegraph omce at Exeter and details, therefore, are difficult to obtain at this writing. The number of killed is va riously stated to be from fifteen to twenty-five. Fully fifty others are in jured. The regular express train from Potts ville for Philadelphia connected at the station in Reading with a train from Harrisburg, which was crowded with excursionists who had been to the state capital to witnesa the ceremonies in connection with the unveiling of the Hartranft monument. Many of the Harrisburg passengers at Reading went aboard the Philadelphia express, but it being foimd all could not be accommo- dater it was decided to send an extra train to Philadelphia, to run as the sec ond section of the express. The extra train left twenty minutes later than the express. At Exeter the express stop ped for orders and while standing still the extra train crashed into it while moving at great speed. Three of the rear cars of the express were telescoped and the .first car of the extra tram was also wrecked. The pas sengers in these cars were terribly mangled, many being killed outright, while others had limbs and bodies maimed. Word was at once sent to Reading and a special train with phy sicians and nurses was sent to the scenes as quickly as it could possibly be put in readiness. Reading, May 13. 3 a. m. The second relief train left Exeter at 2:50 o'clock a. m.-' It brought to Reading twenty additional bodies. The names not yet known. Most of the seriously injured were brought here by -the first relief train. The rest of the injured were takn to Pottstown and Norristown. The north bound track has been cleared and the first train through to this city from Philadelphia was the Buffalo express which left Philadelphia at 11:36 o'clock p. m. A General Kennlon of Veteran Pro ' posed. St. Louis, May 12. A movement is on foot to have southern and northern vet erans of the civil war hold a general reunion in this city some time to be decided on later. It is also suggested that the sons of veterans of both the north and the south meet here at tne same time. To that end George Dol- ton, commanding the comrades of the haittlefleld. wrote to the mayors of Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Bos ton and Cincinnati, suggesting that they put this movement on foot in their cities. General J. B. Gordon, commander of the confederate veterans, was written regarding the matter and replied that he strongly favored it. As yet only one mayor, that of Phil adelphia, has replied to Mr. JDolton's letter, favoring its plan. TlieTexai Autl-Trnit Bill Austin, Texas, May 12. The house of the Texas legislature, by a vote of 101 to 3, finally passed the anti-trust bill as it came frofi the senate Tuesday. The bill as passed is decidedly more dras tic than the Arkansas law. Wreck on tue New York Central , Utica, N. Y., May 13. The fast mail on the New York Central! was in colli sion here this morning and seven pas senger cars filled writh passengers are burning. 'QWOeW CO., HEW YOWK. MUNSON & CO OUR COMPETITORS SQUEALED In their advertisement of the past week. Did you read them? They do not like our method. Why? Because it suits the majority of the shoppers of Wilmington,-and when we have a Good Thing, we share it with our custo mers and friends, and by their liberal support we are convinced that our ef forts are appreciated. . A FEW OF THE GOOD THINGS THIS WEEK: . Crown Pongee1 sold in N. Y. retail stores " at 18c, our price for this case only 12c per jyard. Beautiful assort ment of patterns. Extra heavy white Piques for skirts, 15c, 20c and 25c. . Pique for Shirt, Waists in all shades, 15 cents. 35c Colored Mulhouse Organdy, beau tiful patterns, 25c. Fancy stripe and plaid Ribbons for ties and belts only 35c per yard. Ladies' Muslin and Cambric Gowns, Lace and Hamburg Trimmings, 50c to $3.00 each. Our Black and Colored Kid Gloves every pair warranted by the maker. THE C: W. POLVOGT CO. No. , North. Front Street, Sole Agents for the W. B. Corsets and Standard Patterns. ' ' A. D -SHOWS AN UNEQUALLED STOCK OF- Dress G-oods, Wash G-oods, " Laces, Embroideries, Notions, Corsets, Ladies, G-ents and Children?sUnderwear. UPH0LSTERIEY GOODS, DRAPERIES, CARPETS, MATTINGS, RUGS, ART SQUARES, OIL CLOTH AND LIN0LNNES. ..... - ' ' i We show the NEWEST THINGS, the best things and sell them to you as close as we can to make an honest living. We want youh patronage and are sure you will receive the best goods and best treatment. Tour particular attention is called to the NEW LINE of Mattings and Shades Now is the time to make your selec tion, before the assortment is broken. ' Those 30x60 and 36x72 Rugs are greaa values at $1.25 and $2.00. LACE CURTAIN STRETCHERS. , - - AGENT FOR "HER MAJESTY'S CO RSETS" AND BUTTERICK'S PAT TERNS. ..: . ' . f NORTH FRONT STREET. PETERSON & RULFS Haying Bought "the Entire Stock of , - - - t Boots and Shoes of E Von Glahn - 100 MAI5KCT STREET, 3 DOORS FROM CORNER, 1 Will be ready for selling to the public on Saturday, the 6th. We have on hand about 1,000 pairs Ladies' and Children's slippers in every style and color that sold from 50c to $3.00. My price will be from 15c to $1.50. Special nice line of Child's strapped Sandles in black and tan at 35c to 75c. A nice line of Tennis Shoes from 25c to $2.00. sold from 50c to $3.50 per pair. A big lot of Ladies' and Gent's house slippers, going for half price. We have in this stock 500 pairs of the celebrated D ouglass shoes. The " $5.00 Douglas we will. sell for $3.75. The $4.00 Douglass Shoe for $3.00. The $3.00 Douglass for $2.25 and the $2.50 Douglass for $2.00 and the $2.00 Douglass for $1.50 and the $1.75 youth's Douglass for $1.25. We have 5Q0 pairs of Ladles' fine shoes, in odd sizes which have heretofore retailed from $2.00 to $3.50 per pair, which I WILL NOW SELL FOR SI. 00 In this stock there is a big lot of men's" shoes, that are up to date styles and. best material, which we will sell for half the original price. Wei ask that you look to your interest and come amd examine this stock, for no offer like this has ever been made in Wilmington. ' GEO, O GAYLORD. Proprietor The Reason Wilmington's Big Racket Store is Busy All the Time is This "We Sell for Cash and Buy for Cash, We buy bargains and we can sell bargains. Our trade gets better every day. Our goods are all cheap, ' and cheap does not mean low In price evr ery time, but it means big values.. We are receiving goods by e.very train and our stock is always fresh and new. We have just 10 pieces of colored Pique, 32 inches, at 10c, worth 15c. 200 yards of fine White Organdy, 72 inches wide, at 29c, Worth 50c. 25 pieces fine French Ginghams, worth 8c, for 5c. 48 pieces of fine Flannelette, worth 10c, now 6c. 22 pieces of nice Stripe and Cross-bar White Nainsook, Cheap at 5c, now 3c. 40 inches wide, very fine Colored Lawn, cheap at 12c, now 8c India Mull, In colors, at 3c. Fine Linen Crash, with Blue and Red figures, worth 15c, now 8c. 10 pieces Colored Dotted Swiss for dresses, 30 inches wide, for 7c, cheap at 12c. 8 pieces Pineapple Tissue Cloth, 30 inches wide, sold at 10c, now 6e. Turkey Bed best Prints, in short lengths, at 3c. I yard wide fine feea. Island Sheeting at 4c. I yard wide Black Morina Dress GEO; O. GAYLORD, Proprietor 'Be-Headed" For our clothing rooms when In need of wearing apparel and don't buy be fore seeing our new stock of Men's Boy's and Children's Suits, as It is all that could be desired as regards style, quality and price. We display a very handsome line of SPRING SUITINGS AND TROUSERINGS, catchy styles and with our own inimitable cutter to perfect a fit, patrons can be assured of appearing in correct forms. Sailor, Russian Blouse, Military and Rough Rider Suits for the little fellows and nobby , effects in Percale Waists with patent waistband, which will Interest mothers. How about neckwear. Negli gee Shirts, Underwear in fact furnish ings generally? We have a full supply at reasonable prices. W. B. summer Corset, all sizes, only 50c, 75c and . $1.00. Every pair war ranted. Reed Portieres in ten different color ings to select from, J1.25 and $1.50 each, suitable for summer homes. 100 dozen Clover Leaf Towels, large size, special this week 10c. At 50c we show the most complete line of Gent's Neckwear In all styles. Full stock of Gent's Negligee Shirts 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. Gent's underwear in Balbriggan and fancy weave, 50c. will be sold at 90c a pair this month COMFORT COMES WITH GROVER'S SOFT SHOES For Tender Feet Lace, Congress, Prince Al berts, Buskins. Linen, worth 10c, now 8c. ' Colored Cambric at 4c. One thousand Ladles' Hats Just re celved. Everything in this line la fresh and new. Our Millinery is up-to-date and our prices are far less than elsewhere. If you need Ladies,' Girls' and Boys' Hats, save money by looking at ours. Nice Trimmed Hats from 60c up. Sailors, everything from 5c to $1.50. Our Leghorns are very pretty. We do the Millinery business at North Caro lina. We employ more help and ' iril more goods than any house In the state. . ; ; Our Carpets and Matting are very cheap. We sell good heavy MaAtlng at 10c. Good heavy 2-ply wool Carpet at 25c. Fine Brusaells Carpet from 40c up Heavy Lenolium. 2 yards wide, at 42c per yard. Square fine floor Oil Cloth from 22&c to 35c. Carpet Paper 2c We want, your trade. We exchange any goods bought not cut or glye cash for any sold and not as represented. Bring your card and get It punched with every cash, purchase at Wilming ton's Big Racket Store. - BROWN 1 "v
The Wilmington Messenger (Wilmington, N.C.)
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