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WILMINGTON, K. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899. PKIOE 5 GENTS. VOL. XII. NO. 306. TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. A MILITARY DICTATOR L'AG I LE CLUB'S XMAS GERMAN A base ball team goes to Havana. Vienna, Ga., suffers a Jisastrous fire. Civil war has broken out in New Guinea. A new lodge of Masons is organized in Raleigh. Harry . S. Cornish testifies in the Molineux case. The victims of the Maine disaster are buried at Arlington. - - Ex-President Cleveland, who has been sick, is improving. The Boers have wonderfully strength ened their position at Colenso. Saturday's gold . exports from New York are estimated at $3,000,000.- Every effort will be made to save the steamer Ariosto, aground off Hatteras. The negro rioters at Fort White, Fla., are suppressed by show of force by the whites." Henry Spencer Wilkinson thinks it is .time for England to have a military dictator. At Chattanooga a furniture collect ing agent shoots a woman and her lit- tie daughter. ; The supreme court of Porto jtico has . sentenced five men to be garroted for murder and robbery. , The sheriff of Citrus county, Florida, is assassinated and" his house burned f the same night. - In Orangeburg county, South Caro lina, a man accidentally shoots and kills his only child. The secretary of the treasury desig nates more national banks as govern ment depositories. Effort will be made to prevent the confirmation of Mr. Bynum as ap praiser of New York. Near Monticello, Fla., a sheriff is killed by a negro while trying to make an arrest. The negro is killed. , The bubonic plague is raging in Ha waii. San Francisco takes measures to prevent its introduction there. A committee of the creditors of Har per Brotners is appointed to prepare a plan for reorganization of the concern. Three men are arrested at Augusta, charged with the recent postofhce rob beries in that section and in South Car olina. . .The Law ton home fund in the hands of General Corbin amounts to $26,(92. This is exclusive of sums in hanus ot others. New York capitalists furnish James Gresham $50,000 to perfect his "cork screw boat, which he says will make fifty miles an hour . -The state department will thorough ly investigate the alleged seizure of American cargoes by British warships near Delagoa bay. Edwin Gould and General Samuel Thomas, as president and vice , presi dent, take charge of the Produce Ex change Trust Company. A German official denies the report of a treaty 'between England, Germany and Portugal for- division of the last named's African provinces. The inter-state commerce commis sion sends to the attorney general the evidence taken in the matter of pro posed re-classifieation of freights. The failure of Stahl & Straub, bank . ers of Philadelphia, is pronounced t by an expert accountant as a clear caseoi looting. ,They made a clean sweep. The attorney general of Mississippi . brings suit to rescind the charters ot all companies in that state belonging to the Southeastern Tariff Association. Governor General Wood is besieged by office seekers. He refuses to give out any appointments until the cabi net is tilled. He is finding great favor with the Cubans. An injunction 'is asked for against the Brooklyn Kapid Transit Company paying a reward of $25,000 for detec tion of persons starting false rumors as to its .financial condition. NEEDED BY ENGLAND IN THE OPINION OF A MILITARY EXPERT. Held Last Night in Masonic' Temple 'Ball Room. BOERS' CHANGE OF WARFARE. By Aid of Europeans They Conduct Op erations on Scientific Principles. Their Strong Fortifications at Co lenso -The Boer Agency at Delagoa Bay Grumbling of the BrltUh Public and Press Firing on Ladysmith-A Report from General Metlruen. SAN FRANCISCO UNEASY Over Existence of Bubonic Plague in Hawaii and the East. I San Francisco, December 28. The news of the. breaking out of the plague in Honolulu brought here by the trans port Centennial ' has created some alarm among the state "and city health officials, and every precaution is being taken to prevent a possible admission of the disease into this city. The transports Centennial and Newport, whiqh arrived last night, and the Tar tar, which arrived from Manila today, are now at quarantine station undergo ing, ftimigation and .will be detained at Angel isiand for some time. Tne steam er Gaelic is due here tomorrow from the Orient via Honolulu and will be sent to quarantine and held there un til all possible danger . is I passed. News from reliable sources in the Orient is to the eilect that the disease is prevalent in China' and Japan to an unusual extent and that the officers at Manila have taken precautions to pre vent the plague from getting a foot hold there. News from Bomoay is to the effect that the plague is rampant in India, and in view of these condi tions the authorities in this city ana every port on the Pacific coast will take strenuous precautions to prevent the introduction of the bubonic plague on this coast. - August Flower. "It is a surprising fact," says Prof. Houton, "that in my travels in aii paras of the world, for the last ten years, ; 1 have met more people having red Green's August Flower than anj oher remedy, for dyspepsia, "derangeu H y-er and stomach, and for constipa tran. I find for tourists and salesmen, or! for persona filling office positions, where headaches and general bad feel togs from irregular habits exist, that Green's August Flower is a grand rem edy. It does not injure the system b frequent use, and ia excellent for com stomachs and indigestion." Sample bottles free at R. K. Bellamy's Sold by dealers in all civilized coun- - . I i-Jidft GOULD AND THOMAS London, December 29. A correspond ent of The Standard at Lonrenzo Marques, says: "Delagoa Bay is the residence of Herr Pott, a Hollander, who is consul general for the -Transvaal and consul for 'the Netherlands. Pott is the principal medium between Pretoria and Dr. Leyds in Europe. He controls the Netherland . " railway through 'the Transvaal and is the head of the Transvaal customs. He is also head of 'the Dutch East Africa Compa ny and has the ear of the Portuguese governor, as well as the chief of each department.' Lt is openly asserted that Pott has a private wire to the frontier and knows twenty-four hours before others whait is "happening. About him gather all the other consuls, the Portu guese officials and tthe German for warding agents." - 4:40 a. m. During the continued lull in the military operations in South Af rica the papers are filled . with letters and articles criticising (the -government and the campaign and suggesting rem edies, improvements, alterations in the plans and the like. The Times complains of "needless censorship and concealment." It cites the fact that nothing has yet trans pired to show how General Gatacre came to lose 600 men at Stormberg. A MILITARY DICTATOR. Mr. Henry Spencer .Wilkinson, The Morning Post's military expert, in his review of the situation today, says: "The time has apparently arrived for the nation to insist, if not upon a military dictatorship, at least upon the admission into the cabinet of a military minister empowered to veto any pro posals detrimental to the successful prosecution of the war, and also that the administration of 'the army should be placed wholly in the hands of a tried military administrator. The Transvaal government, accord ing to information supplied by Boer sympathizers, threatens to "reduce the rations of British prisoners if Gr'eat Britain stops the entry of food by Del agoa Bay." It is now estimated that the war will cost at least 60,000,000 ($300,000,000) and it is suggested that the sinking fund of the national debt ' should be suspended for five or six years in or der to defray the cost. London, December 28. The war of fice has received the following report from Meihuen ' by Cape Town, dated Wednesday, December 27th: "At 9:30 o'clock yesterday evening the Boers on-the south side of Magers fontein opened a very heavy fire for some time. This morning the naval brigade fired at the enemy at the west part of Magersfontein. The cavalry brigade is reconnoitering in a north easterly direction Lieutenant Masters has made an extended reconnoisance westward and northward of Enslein, and reports all well. The farmers were glad to see our men. - They were suf fering from want of food. I have es tablished a market here, where I can purchase fresh mild and vegetables, selling to the farmers tea and other articles which they cannot otherwise purchase. Heavy rain fell last night. Gatacre and French report no change in the situation. Baden Powell re ports all well December 12th." The latest independent news from Ladysmith says: "The field fortifications would now withstand any organized attack the en emy is likely to deliver. There are suf ficient food stuffs for two months. The question of forage might be trouble some, but since the rains there has been some grazing within the British lines. There is no horse sickness. "The casualties by our sJiell fire are increasing and the Boers are reported to be becoming nervous. They fear night sorties and constantly open a heavy fusillade on imaginary attacks. "The German officials have promptly stopped the Boers from recruiting in Damaraland. Neither men nor horses are permitted to cross the border. . FIRING ON LADYSMITH. Chiveley Camp, Natal, Wednesday, December 27. A heavy Boer gun on ; Budwharia hill fired steadily upon Ladysmith throughout the morning.. Ladysmith did not respond. The enemy having been again de tected attempting , to improve their trenches facing General Buller, the British heavy guns opened upon them and the Boers scampered back inlto the hills. The British .patrols sighted the anemy in force on the extreme left. Nine Boers were killed in a skirmish that followed, and six Boer, wagons were captured. IMPROVEMENT IN BOER WAR FARE. ' London, December 28. A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Pietermarutzburg, dated Saturday, December 23rd, says: "Every day reveals some new facts regarding the strength of the Boer po sition at Colenso.- Thanks to the ser- One of the,most brilliant dances ever given in Wilmington, and certainly one of the prettiest of the Christmas ger mans, was that given last night by L'Agile German Club. It was held in the magnificent, ball room of the new Masonic Temple, which had been pret tily decorated in bamboo and other yule-tide decorative plants. A conspic uous feature was the letters "L. A. G. C." the initials of the club artisti cally wrought of holly, placed in the centre of the southern wall. The german was gracefully led . by Mr. Milton Elliott, who introduced some very intricate and beautiful fig ures. A large number of spectators watched : and greatly admired the dance. Excellent music was furnished by Haywood's band, of Raleigh. Those in attendance were: Miss Mary Treat Peck with Mr. J. C. Angel; Miss Chadbourn with Mr. J. M. Black; Miss Mabel Powers with Mr. Ed. Brown; Miss Mary Lil McKoy with Mr. George W. Brunson; ... , Miss Clara Ashton, of Portsmouth, Va.,i with Mr. J. G. Cotchett; Miss Octavia Boat wrlght with Mr. W, W. Vi, of At lanta; Miss Annie Kidder with Mr. W. C. Crow Miss Mary Jennings Bellamy with Mr. F. N. DeRosset; Miss Olive Armstrong with Mr. Waiter Daggett; Miss Elliott Emerson with Mr. C. McD. Davis; Miss Fannie Williams, of Fay- ettevilie, with Mr. Howeil Fry; Miss Leonora Cantwell with Mr. E. R. Fos ter; Miss Jeannie Peck with Mr. J. AIcR.. Hatch; Miss Maie O Connor with Air. H. McFarlane; Miss Lola Martin with Mr. John Andrews, of Raleigh; Miss Eleanor Emerson with Mr. Henry McMillan; Miss Marie Peschau with Mr. E. A. Metts; Miss Clalrkson, ot Charlotte, with Mr. Pride Thomas; Miss Susan Parsley with Mr. R.N, Nash; Miss Mildred Davis wit"h Mr. O. P. Peck; Miss Carrie Harriss with Mr. J. B. Peschau; Miss Katherine Harriss with Mr. H. L. Saunders; Mrs. George C. Southerland, of Goldsboro, with Mr. H. D. froutherland; Miss . Young, ot vVinston, with Mr. Elliott, of Fayette ville; Miss Rena Johnson with Mr. O. A. Wiggins; Miss Alice Borden with Mrt A. B. Elliott; Miss Lucy Latham with Mr. Dawson Latham; Miss Mary Nash with Mr. Mumoe; Miss Eliza Bel lamy with Mr. Milton Elliott. Stags Mr. Green, of New Bern; Mr. Martin and Mr.. Turrentine. The patvonnesses were: Mesdames George Ruuntree, R. R. Bellamy, H. B. Short, W. N. Cronly and E. V. Baltzer. THE BEST EVER HELD. CITY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS' AS SOCIATION. ; ADDRESSES OF HIGH ORDER. THE ORGANIZED EFFORT FOR HER ADVANCEMENT BY TARBORO'S BUSINESS MEN. THE REPORT DENIED. No Treaty Between England, Germany and Portugal as to Colonial Posses sions. . PROGRESS AND ENTERPRISE The Leading Educators of the State Take Part in the Proceedings The Subjects Discussed Yesterday Meet ing of State Association of Academies and High Schools Satisfactory In crease in Its Membership Teachers' Assembly Committee Meets. i Is the Aim of Their "Progressive As sociation." The Annual Meeting of the Society A Handsome Banquet Served Speeches by Members and Guests from Other Sections Toasts Responded to by D. A.' Tompkins and Professor Joyner, of Charlotte. (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, December 28. The fifteenth annual session of the City School Superintendents' Association is the best yet held, j The addresses and discussions were of a high order. The first paper "today was an excel lent one by Superintendent Eggleston, I bora (Special 'to' The Messenger.) Tarboro, N. C, December 28. If or ganized effort and a firm determination to succeed are any indications of pro gress and a spirit of enterprise, then these two essentials for the upbuilding of any community are certainly In Tar- DIED FROM NATURAL CAUSES. Verdict of Coroner's Jury us. to Death of 8am Campbell, Colored. After another session vesterdiay morn ing, the coroner's jury whidhi was em panelled to investigajte 'the causes of the death of Sam Campbell, agreed upon a verdict that ""the deceased came to his death from hy effects of disease which we judge from the report of au topsy to nave been tubercular menin getis and not from any foul play as was reported to us." John Pesson, ithie witness, who was wanted Thursday, testified yesterday and huis statements corroberated the evidence given in, by all of the other witnesses except two, in that Mr. Helen did not strike Campbell in his bar Thanksgiving night. - The jury judging by 'the autopsy and the evidence given to rendered .... th above verdict amd Mr. Helen was exonerated. SUCCESS FUJL ENTERTAINMENT By St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School .Last "Night. T The Sunday school of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church very gretiy enjoy ed a Christinas entertainment held last night. Theie was a very good atttend ance and every one pronounces '.he oc casion, a decided, successs. An especial ly pretty Christmas tree was provided and an interesting programme render ed. The pastor Rev. A. D. McCCure, made a pleasing opening talk and a Class of girls giving "Welcome to Santa Clause" which. really hera' led the ad vent of "Old Santa" who was well impersonated by Mr. "Frank Irving. Each chiid in the school was given a meat basket of confeiuusis, boxes were given to the teachers and fruit to the visitors. ' The Messenger notes 'with pleasure that .the school is in a very flourishing condition and is accomplishing a very gratifying work. of the Asheville city school, onXisci pline in Public Schools." Superintendenta i . Moses, of Raleigh, made a thoughtful address on "Proper Articulation of ' Grades' of practical value, highly approved and followed oy considerable discussion. . Superintendent Foust spoke on "Self government as Applied to Schools." tie outlined the method ' of discipline uow being tried with good effect in the violciSDoro schools. Piofessor No Die, of the university, ..he first president of the association, ueiivered an address on "lnnuence of Jity Scnoois on Popular Education in .North Carolina." Cities, he said, are iieat observation schools in which the country at large is learning many of .is lessons in all departments of mod ern life, and rural districts will soon .mitate cities by adopting local tax .aws for the support of puolic schools. -President Winston, of the Agricultu ral and Mechanical college, read a well prepared paper on "Jb'ree PuDlic Li braries," wnich was well received. President Alderman, of the univer sity, by request, spoke practically on jroper Co-oraination of PuDlic High ocnoois and Higner Education." . The association took supper at the .Agricultural and Mechanical college, .viiere addresses were delivered Dy President Winston, Professor Noble, superintendent Oraham and Superin tendent Mangum. The association vas the guest of President Winston. superintendent Graham, of Charlotte, .eported that tour rooms had been add--u to the wnite schools, making an ad ditional seating capacity of 400. The -ontract had oeen awarded and work jegun on a new white scnool building, m contain eighteen rooms and seating capacity of l,owo, the building to cost ,04,000; that the enrollment this year jf 1,559 wnite and i,000 colored would .je largely increased after the holidays, .uat tne first fourteen weeks of tne .schools were conducted without a case - discipline; that corporal punisn jient is practically abonsnea.. The full executive committee of the North Carolina teachers' assembly -iiet late tonight. Reports of the year s .voik were submitted and found very .satisfactory. - Selection of a place for .ne meeting of the next assembly-will je made at an' adjourned session. Twenty-seven acadmies and " high .schools were represented at the meet ing of the state association this after aoon and evening. President Horner's address was an excellent one. A speech made by Professor Sheep, of Elizabeth City, was greatly enjoyed. Secretary Whitsett's report snowed a ratifying increase in memDership. xhere are now forty-six institutions in .ne association, and 100 members. The meeting closes tomorrow, when jfficers will be elected, and there will je addresses by John Graham, F. V. Anderson, Martin H. Holt, J. W. Cana da, John Duckett and E. L. Middleton. New .Lodge of Masons. (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, December 28. A new odge of Masons was organized here to aight, with twenty-four charter mem- uers, formerly of William G. Hill lodge. t'he officers installed are: Master, Mr. aison, of the state labor bureau; se nior warden, William T. Harding; jun ior warden, H. C. Butter. A EIFTY-MILES-AN-HOUK BOAT CJresham Secures Baeklng for Perfect ing His Corkscrew Boat. Complimentary to Charming Visitors An especially pleasant social event among the numerous ones which are distinguishing Christmas week was that given last night by Mr. and Mrs. James M. Moylan at their residence complimentary to two charming young ladies, Misses Mamie Castera and Miss Fannie Applegate, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who are their guests. During the evening refreshments were served and every guest was ac corded royal entertainment. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart, Mrs. C. G. Terry, Miss Mattie Strauss, Mr. Vernon Brant ley, Mr. Otto Dingelhoef, Mr. J. W. Daniels, Mr. R. E. Daniels, Mr. R. E. Post and Mr. Benjamin Bell. TO RESCIND THE CHARTERS Take Charge of the .Produce Exchange Trust Company. . New York, December 28. Actual chaTge of the affairs of the Produce Exchange Trust Company was assumed today by Edwin Gould 'and General Samuel Thomas,, the mew president and vice president, respectively, of the re organized company. They were atthe officers of the company today examin ing tihe books and looking into every thing pertaining to the administration of the company up to the time of its suspension. There will probably be a meeting of the stockholders tomorrow and litodly as not the new executive committee will be named. Some of the committeemen Who resigned Wednes day to facilitate the rebabiHitation of the company will doubtless be reap pointed, it was said on good authority today. Messrs. Gould and Thomas are said to have had assurances that fully 95 per cent of the old depositors will re main on the books of the new company. "One Minute Cought Cure is the best remeay i ever used ror coughs and colds. It Is unequalled for whooplag cough. Children all like it," writes H. N. Williams, Gentryville, Ind. Nerei falls. It is th only harmless remtdy that gives Immediate results. Cures coughs, colds, hoarseness, croup, pneu monia, bronchitis and all throat and lvnx troublM. Its early use prevents consumption. H. B- BeUamy. , vices of continental officers, the char acter of. the campaign has changed. We are no longer fighting a foe who rejies upon guerilla tactics, but we have to deal with what is rapidly be coming a disciplined army, enjoying Uhe advantages of knowing the country and of selecting the scene of contest, without the burdens of a cumbersome commissariat. "The Boers have converted the hills near Colenso into fortresses of im mense strength. Everywhere they have splendid trenches, many of them bomb proof. Tramway lines permit the shift ing of guns with astonishing rapidity. The main positions are conneoted with the outlying positions by underground passages and the forts proper bristle with machine guns that command the approaches. Probably mines are laid. "One hears less nowadays about Boer shells hot bursting. Observers of the Colenso fight say the Boer shell fire was very effective. This is due largely to the fact that the. distances are marked off with white paint. ihe enemy's discipline is improv ing. The trenches represent great man ual labor, for whidh the Boers have a keen dislike and the way In which they restrained their fire when our. troops were advancing is another proof of im proved soldiering. In Mississippi of Insnrance Companies in the Southeastern Tariff Association. A SHERIFF SHOT TO DEATH. (MonticeOlo, Fla., December 28. Will I Gorman, a negro, shot and laistiantiv killed Sheriff T. B. Simpkins (this morn ing at the Scurry Place,s,ix miles north of town. Gormani was wanted for murder and Simpkins and a posse went" to arrest him. They closed, in on the cabin dn which t he negro ' Wais concealed. As Simpkins pushed open the door, Gor man shot (him twice in itfae breast. The murderer escaped from the rear door, but was shot down amd killed. Jackson, iMiss., December 28. Attor ney General Wiley N. 'Naslh, whose term of office expires in Jiaanuary,: has created consternation and . confusion in insuraiice circttes by filing a bill of informatjion In the Hinds county circuit court, declaring that all insurance com panies doing bustnesBijin the state and acknowledging allegiance to the South eastern Tariff Association have violat ed the sitate law regarding trusts and combines. He asks that their fran chises and charters be canceled and 'the companies, prevented from transacting further business in Mississippi. In his declaration, th-e attorney gen eral states that by uniting or pooling their interests for the purpose of estabr ishing a set of rates irom whidh the underwriters are not allowed to vary the association and the companies therein have violated a (section of the Annotated Code and Its amendments. Local agents are writing their man gers to come to the scene as soon as possible. The proceedings will be call ed at the sitting of the Hinds county circuit court which meets two weeks hence. - The - new attorney general, Hon. Monroe E. McClurg, promisees to carry the fig'ht on. It is estimated that fully $25,000,000 worth of policies are carried by the thirty-one companies named in the bill of information. New York, Decemfoer' 28. James Gresham, of Brooklyn, has found capi ual to demonstrate the commercial val ue of his corkscrew boat for wndch is anticipated a speed of fifty makes per nour. A syndicate of New Torn capi talists has agreed to furnish $50,iKK with whicih to build a small boat on tne corkscrew piLan with the further un derstanding thiait if it demonstrates its ability on a commercial scale to ap proximate the speed which the models nave reached, the syndicate will fur nish sufficient capital to build a mail boat. ' The inventor promises that his craft wiii cross the Atlantic in lass than three days. The vessel, the constiruction of which, ia being arranged for at the Newport News shipyards, is not intend ed for passenger service, but only for the conveyance of mails and fast freight and for use in life saving stations. It is so constructed that it can penetrate the surf or the waves of the roughest water. The boat js cylindrical in shape with a. serpentine flange like a cork screw extending from bow to stern and the outershell revolves through the wa ter, while, the inner compartment main tains its equipoise. The Progressive Association is an or ganization composed of men of all kinds of business. It is an organized effort to built up Tarboro, encourage enterprises and show to the outside world what Tarboro people have done, what they are doing, and what they "can do.- The big banquet given ait the Hotel Farrar this evening was the work of this association. It was a meetirig of the leadinar men of Edgecombe county to discuss topics of Interest to the conunity. Its object is purely local. This banquet was one of the most brilliant occasions of its kind ever given ; in Tarboro. . At 8 o'clock the doors to ithe large dining room were thrown open, and the guests were invited to enter. Soon the 100, seats were filled and the banquet begun. It was impossible for the menu for this occasion to be improved upon. It consisted of everything that was good and enjoyable. After the delight ful supper was over came the speeches. The first speaker of the occasion was Mr. D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte. His subject was "Our Manufacturers." His speech was full of interest and in struction. He spoke of manufactures, education, markets, banking, each in separably connected. He encourage I cotton factories in the south. His ad dress was an exhaustive treatise upon southern industries. He has an easy delivery and his words were highly ap preciated by our people and enthused his hearers. The association ordered publication in full of his speech. Professor J. Y. Joyner, of Charlotte followed, his subject being "Educa tion." His was a fine, practical address, referring to education in the stata. The speech showed enthusiasm for his work, was thoughtful and . scholarly and was thoughtful and scholarly said prog1 ; s- T -education go hand in hand. i.Jv..;.on means wealth to the land. With progress of wealth goes progress of life. We want the educa tion that gives knowledge and develops power to utilize our vast material re sources, put we must not forget the education that develops power to use wealth. In material wealth few hope to be rich; the many must still be poor, but in the riches of mind and soul of life education, can give the many may be rich; the few alone need remain poor. The idea that it is great to know and. great to do should preside. Maibter and soul,, material - and spirit ual, the two "sides of man's nature, of man's life hand in hand the two must go In their development through edu cation. Judge Battle's subject was "Our Guests." He was at his best, and re ferred to the time when he wrote of "hog and hominy" in The Southerner. He congratulated the association.. He emphasized the unity of the people. What was best for one was best tor all. He paid a tribute to Edgecombe and Tarboro. He said there was as much in the man as in the lands. He encouraged factories. They made more money for cotton farmers. He was glad to'see such an industrial and agricul tural awt&enng. The speech was con cise, wiuty, happy as usual. Then came the following addresses by the following gentlemen: "The South and Its Advantages," by Mr. Henry Staton. "Religion in Our Mercantile and In dustrial Development," by Rev. J. B. Morton. "The Relations Between Progress and Religion," by Rev. Mr. E. W. Gamble. "Edgecombe's Future," by Hon. Geo. Howard. "American Law," by Colonel John L. Bridgers. 1 "The Press," by E. E. Hilliard. The toastmaster of the occasion was the president of the association," Dr. L. L. Stalton. , - Berate, December 28. Regarding the statement, by The LokaH Anzeiger that a secret Aiiglo-German-PoPtugTiese treaty exists for the division of the Portuguese colonies in South Africa, the correspondent of ttha Associated Press is able to assert on the highest axuUhori'ty that the story 1a a pure fis tion and is. in ail its claims without foundation In fact. The high official who authorizes this demlai made the following declaration: "Thiere is no objection to stating that the understanding, had by Great Brit ain, Germany and Portugal refers only to Africa and leaves Asia wholly out of the account. It is quite certain, how ever, that German under ho considera tion, would conclude such a bargain with Portugal as The Lakal Anzeiger sets forth. Any one with the slightest political sense ought to see tSiat these tiny enclaves in the midst of the Brit ish India are the las t colonial posses sions Germany would dream of." Washington D. C, December 28. Nothing is known here of the reported, intention of Great Brttadn and Germany to partition Portuguese East Africa between them. The officials here attach no credence to the story, because, aa they point out, a movement of this kind, disturbing the balance of power in Africa, would lead almost certainly to serious compicationis between the principals and the other powers of Eu rope. Moreover, the old rumor of a secret treaty between England and Portugal, wibereby the former might for a proper consideration possess it self of Delagoa bay whenever the place is needed for military purposes, haa al ways been credited to some extent here. and if such a treaty really exists, there would be no need for Germany's partic ipation, as reported. London, December 28. A dispatch to the Times from Berlin, comments on the Lokal Anzierger treaty statements as follows: "When it is remembered that two of Portugal's Asiatic possessions Goa and Damao, form enclaves of the province of Bombay, the statements of the Lokal Anzeiger border on the fanitastlc," GOLD EXPORTS. New York, December 28. Wall street estimates of next" Saturday's gold en gagements place the amount at $3,000, 000. 'Superinitendent Mason, of the as say office, has not yet been instructed to furndsh bars for export at less than one-tenth of one per cent, premium, so nothing but coin it is thought, will be Muller. SchaJi & Co. will ship $750, 000 and August Belmont & Co. $500,000 by Saturday's steamers. The discrep ancy between Wall street announce ments of gold engagements for last Saturday's steamer and the custom house reports of actual shipments was cleared up today when the papers cov, ering the Goldman, Sachs & Oo. ship ment of $1,550,000 were filed. WE HAVE PUSHED IT a-way into, popular favor long -ago ;by supplying our raatrons with the! I! 1 1 I THAT COED BE SICDRID. That is, we serve, our PUSh iT ALONGr patrons with the BEST GOAL on the market, well-screened and' ot high grade quality, at prices that "ou oa for iaferior grades elsewhere. TRY IT TO-DAY AND YOU WILL SURE WANT IT T0-M0RR0U J- A. SPRI NGER & CO. ATTRACTIVE HOLIDAY GIFTS! Gentleman Would Appreciate Any of the Following Articles For Any One Would be Useful A NICE HAT, PAIR OF GLOVES, SILK MUFFLER, UMBRELLA, PAIR OF SHOES, - BOX OF HANDKERCHIEFS. "AND FOR YOUR REIATIO'S OR DEARER FRIENDS" A SUIT OF CLOTHES OR OVERCOAT BIL-L 'PHONE 565. IMS! SAVED IS lOBETf H4DE.. Brooklyn Rapid Transit In the Courts New York, Deoemlber 28. The grand jury was discharged by Judge Cowing today, after it had handed vtx its pre sentment In the Brooklyn Rapid Tran sit Company taviestigatSon. It found no indictment, . Judge Beekm'an heard arguments to day on the application for an injunc tion to restrain the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company from paying- a reward of $25,000 for information fixing the identity of the person or persons, who, as alleged, originated false reports as to the financial condition of the compa ny with the purpose of affecting the price of its stock on the market. De cision was reversed. THE NEGROES SUPPRESSED. Fort White, Fla., December 28. The threatened uprising of negroes here over the killing of Tom White, a negro, by the marshal of this place has been averted by Uhe citizens arming them selves and making a show of force. Several shots were fired inlto residences by unknown parties who are supposed to have been negroes. Armed guards are kept out to prevent incendiary fires. SHOT A WOMAN. Chattanooga, Term.. December 28. i This afternoon, Samuel Miflls, a collec tor for an installment house, attempted to seize furniture in the house of Mary V en able for a smaQi debt. The woman attempted to prevent it and in the struggle tlhat ensued, Millls shot the wo man and her little son and daughter, all seriously. - It takes but a minute to overcome tickling in the throat and to stop a eough by th use of One Minute Cough Cure. Thl remedy quickly .cures all forms cf throat and lung troubles. Hrmlss and pleasant to ; take. It prevents consumption. A famous spe cific for gripp and its after efforts. R. R. Bellamy. THE DRY GOODS- MARKET, New York, December 28. The market has been dull throughout today, so far as mew 'business goes, in both cotton ! anO. woolen goods and sales have been Itgf.st fom first hands. The general conditions are Witihout chang, no new fea.ure coming to the surface. In bro WT1, bleached and colored staple cot ' touts and in prints and ginghams prices are generally maintained. Cotton lin ings aae nrm. iiosery ana underwear and Ish exceaenlt conditions. TO MAKE HAVANA CIGARS. Tampa, Fla., December 28. S. Otten- berg & Brothers, of New York, have secured a license and number and will at once establish a branch of their big house here and begin the manufacture of clear Havana cigars. This new fac tory will add about 10,000,000 cigars to the yearly output of Tampa. THE IiAWTON HOME FUND. Washington. D. C, December 28. The subscriptions to the Uawton home fund received up to noon by Adjutant General Ocxrbin and excluding the sutb- scriptions collected . in other Cities ag gregates $26,792. . CHARGES AGAINST BYNUM. Washington December 28. The Post tomorrow will say; "In a few days charges wifll be filed before the finance committee of the senate against the confirmation of ex-Representaive Wil liam D. Bynum, of Indiana, as demo cratic appointee for the New York board of appraisers. The minority or that committee are determined to re sist the installment, of Mr. Bynum in that position. . They will do so on the ground that he is not a democrat, but has openly affiliated himself wttn tne republican party." ' GROVER CLEVELAND IMPROVING Princeton, N." J., December 28. Ex- President Grover Cleveland, who has been confined to his bed for the last three days, was much Improved today. The attending physicians at the Cleve land residence stated that' the ex-pres ident was up and able to get about the house and would soon be entirely re covered from his sickness. THE PLAGUE IN HONOLULU. San Francisco, December 28. The army transports Centennial and New port, "whicih arrived here last night from Manila via Honolulu,, bring the startling news that the bubonic plague is raging in the capital city of the Ha waiian islands. It is understood that the scourge was brought into Honolulu by vessels from one of the " infected ports of China. BASE BALLISTS GO TO CUBA. New - Orleans, December 28. Abner Powell sailed by the Morgan Line steamer today for Cuba with a team of base ball players. They will spend a month in . Havana and Matanzas. Among the players were Gonding, Kansas City; Childers, Philadelphia; atelnfield, Cincinnati; and McAllister, St. Louis. , . THE , REBECCA FLOATED". " Lewes, Del., December 28. Assatea- gue life savers report tShat- the schooner Rebecca from Norfolk for New York whicih went ashore Deeeimlber 26 th south of Assateague floated today In good 1 condition. . De Witt's Little larly Risers purify the blood, clean the liver, invigorate the system. Famous little pills for con. stlpatlon and lrer troubles. R. R,' Bellamy. . . Mrs. R. Churchill, Berlin. Vt., says: "Our baby was covered with running sores. DsWitt's Witch Hasel Salve cured her." A specific for piles and skin diseases. Beware mt counterseMa. R. R. "I was nearly dead with dyspepsia, tried doctors, visited mineral springs, and grew worse. I used Kodol Dyspep sia Cure. That cured me." It digests what you eat. Cures Indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn and all forms of flyspepsU. R. R. BeUamy. SPECIAL ROOMS FOR RENT IN DESIRABLE locality, suitable for light housekeep ing. Address H, care Messenger Of fice, dec 27, we, f ri, sun 3t PRINTER WANTED. A GOOD, ALL round printer, thoroughly competent to 'take charge of a weekly newspaper as foreman. Must be strictly tem perate and a capable workman, (bo others need apply.) A steady Job to the right man. Eight dollars per week. - Write alt once with stamp. giving experience and references. The HEADLIGHT, Goldsboro. N. C. dec S8, t , r - CALENDARS FOR 100. I WILL Now sell what is left of my fine assort ment of calendars at about half price. Other things at a sacrifice, ANDREW J. HOWELL, JR., 105 Princess St. ; - dec T MRS. ANDREW J. HOWELL. JR., Will receive purpils in Frenck After January 1, 1800. 702 Market St. dec 17, 4t , WANTED. QUOTATIONS ON NOR- ton Yam potatoes and Clay peas. Will i either buy or handle on commission. J. W. ZIMMERMAN A CO., Whole sale Fruits and Produce, Charlotte, N. C ec 21, lw, ltw" CHRISTMAS GIFTS ! ! OLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH AT HAS. M. WHIT LOCK'S. NOTICE. MY HOLIDAY GOODS are in now. Oranges," Apples, Grapes, Nuts, C Nuts, Figs, Raisins, Prunes and a nice line of fancy -candy. - My prices are right if given a chance. A. S. WINSTEAD. de 19. FOR SALE. TWO BOILERS, TWO engines, .cotton gin and press, xtra shafting, etc Can be seen at our yard. THE WORTH CO. mor II WANTED- PERMANENT and Tran- senit Boarders. Also furnished: rooms) for rent. Best location in the city. corner Third an$ Market streets. Ap ply to MRUS, A. A. '-NATHAN. dec , lm FOR RENT. A TEN Room House. AH Im provements and nicely furnished. Apply to D. O'CONNOR. Real Kte Agent. dec 1 tf FRESH GROUND GRAHAM AND Rye Flour, Seed Rye, Wheat, amd all kinds mixed feed for Horses and Cat tle at JNO. S. McEACHERN, ill Market street. Phones 91. oct 15 FOR RENT Dwellings, Stores, Offices and Halls. FOR SALE Dwellings, Stores, Vacant Lots. Cash or time payments. Cash advanced on Improved City Prop erty. Apply to D. O'Connor, Real tate Agent, Wllminrton. N. c. Special Sale of Fruits! FOR ONE VYEIK ONLY. Oranges, 30 to 49c per dozen; Malaga Grapes, only 20c per pound; Fine Ca tawba Grapes, only 20c per basket; ex tra Fancy Pears, 20 to 40c per doaa; Bananas, 15c. extra fine, 29e per aesen; Cocoanuts, 4c each; Dates, lfle per pound; Smyrnia Flgs,N nly 1M pound. Apples to suit everybody. A full line of Lowney's Candies just ar rived. Also , a 'fresh lot of -Chocolates and Bonbons of my own manufacture. At A MAVRONICHOLS, Near Fourth Street Bridge. Bell Telephone 346. Inter State 191. HICKS' CAPUDINE HEADACHE CURE. THE Perfect Remedy for Head ache and Neuralgia in all forms including Sick Headache, La Grippe, ; Pains, Nervous Head ache, Etc. For sale in Wilmington by Robt R. Bellamy, J. Hicks Bunting, J. H. Hardin, Jas. C. Munds, HI L. Fentress, Jos. C. Shepard, Jr., Wm. H. Green and B. C. Moore, and by well stoeked Drug Stores everywhere. ,. - 25 cents a battle. You can save money if you buy your, family groceries from us. Remember we guarantee our good3 to be as good as you will find in any first-class i store in this city. We buy our goods in large lots, pay cash therefor, are able to give you low prices. We will receive next Tuesday a car of the very beat full patent flour, as good as any in the city, and sell for-one week at $4.75' per single barrel. Half patent at $4.00, best straigh family at $3.75, and other grades low down. We still sell good sweet butter at 20c; best at $0c. Try a pound and you will be pleased with it. Best Hams Gold Brand, Indiana. Reliable Brands, 13c. Fine Breakfast Strips 10c. All other goeds cheap In prepertlea. ID. WESSBLH Wholesale and Retail Grocer. BeU 'Phone 173. No. 113 South Front Street. THE C. W. POLVOGT CO. H-H-H-I-H-H-m-l-H a WE WISH OUR FRIENDS? AND PATRONS A Merry Christ And Sincerely Thank Them for Their Liberal Patronage During the Holidays, mas, Tlxe O "W. Polvogt Oo. WE WILL BE OPEN Monday Morning To Deliver Gifts Uncalled for on Saturday, and Supply the wants of those who are still in need ol Xmas Presents, II3sc3iBILJX3:oEF, bros, JEWELERS AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICtANS, PiRLOK No. I23MAKKKT NTUKKT. Mechanics' Home Association. PAYMENTS WILL COMMENCE ON . - 1 SATURDAY, 6th JANUARY, 1900. SUBSCRIPTION LIST NOW OPEN. APPLY AT THE OFFICE OT eee-U-lm SXCRBTAJtT. A. D. BROWN'S Holiday Gifts and Christmas Presents FOR OLD AND YOUNG, BIG AND LITTLE.O HANDKERCHIEFS, -NECKWEAR , FANCY HAND PAINTED TOILET SETS, INDIVIDUAL. PIECES OF HAND PAINTED CHINA, TOILET AR TICLES, GLOVES, HOSIERY, DOWN PILLOWS AND COMFORTS, PIN CUSHIONS, FANCY LINENS, JAPANESE AXMINSTER AND SMYRNA micf, scszins. - EtSILMEItrm Jackets, Capes and Furs. JACKETS AND CAPES WILL BE SOLD AT SACRIFICING PRICBfl. TUB FURS CONSISTS OF MANY REAL ARTICLES. Carpets, Mattings and Art Squares, Blankets and Comforts Men's, Ladies and Childrens' Underwear. : ONE LOT OF MEN'S SHIRTS, FORMER PRICE 75c, NOW 35c. TOT BUTT THING EVER PUT ON THIS MARKET. BOY'S FLEECED LINE UNDERWEAR, 26c A GARMENT. '' AGENT FOR "HER MAJESTY" AND "AMERICAN LADY"" CORSETS. ALSO BUTTBRICK'S PATTERNS. ; : V fj " .. ': :, -4
The Wilmington Messenger (Wilmington, N.C.)
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