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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Rfotfng in Rome

Rome, October ia large procession
of tradesmen, headed by the pro-syndi-
cate of Rome and the president OF the
chamber of commerce. marched 10 the
office Of the minister of the interior this
afternoon TO protest against and confer
with the government regarding the in
creased taxation Premier Rudini. who
is also minister of the interior. received
a commission representing the trades
men and promised that all possible
would be done to promote friendly rela-
tions and greater equity between the tax
collectors and tax payers.
In the meanwhile a crowd OF nearly
%. 90 people had collected around the
ministry. angry shouts were heard. and
some of those present tore UP paving
stones and otherwise ssuned a threat
ening attitude. This aused the police to
make an attempt 10 disperse the crowd
and in the conflict which followed. six
policemen were injured and one rioter
was killed. The mob raised revolution
airy cries while the fighting was in pro-
gress, revolvers were freely used and
many persons in the crowd were injured.
The condition Of three OF the wounded
policemen is serious.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
He sEMIwEEKLY MESSENGER: FRIDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1897.
A SPANISH W.
To he Published i'm England by Refugees foI
Circulation I'm Spain-To Bear the Myste
rjous Name ..Germinai"

London. October 1.-THE Spanish ref
ugees Of this city announce the imme-
date publication here for circulation in
Spain OF a periodical entitled Germinal.
In a circular soliciting funds. they say:
Hail TO the social revolution"
"A group Of liberty-loving Spaniards
are about to answer Angiolillo's cry OF
'Germinal-a valiant watchword from
the scaffold. The cowardly. inQuisito-
rial government OF Spain and the use
less, cowardly and inquisitorial capital
list class of Spain have thrown down the
gauntlet. We shall take Ii up as the
best means of demonstrating that the
ideal never dies. Holding our dignity
in greater estimation than life. we are
disposed TO defend by all means our
right 10 think. feel and TO act accord
ing to our con~sciences."
When Angiolillo. the anarchist who
shot and killed Senior Canovas del Cas-
tillo, the premier Of Spain. August Sth.
was garroted at Nergara on August
goth, he firmly assembled the steps OF
the scaffold and donned the black
gown and cap, placing the cross OF the
latter at the back of his head. Then.
calmly regarding the spectators he
asked TO he allowed TO speak. and when
the necessary permission was given to
him he uttered clearly the word Ger
minal." Germinal was the term given
10 the seventh month OF the French
republican calendar. 1192-1S06. which
began March 21st and ended April 18th.
After uttering this word the assassin
sat on the bench of the garrote and
the executioner adjusted the iron col
lar ROUND his neck. As the executioner
was about to cover the prisoners face
Angiolillo asked him to leave il I'M
covered. The executioner Gid SO. the
screw of the garrote was turned and
Angiolillo was put TO death. His corpse
was exposed until 6 o'clock in the even
ing. when it was buried. All the specta-
tors were greatly struck by the anar-
chist'S attitude and there vas much
speculation as to the meaning of his
dying word "Germinal," il being gen
orally believed to have been a signal
between the condemned man and some
friend whom he had expected about the
ScaffOld.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
What the Penitentiary Has Cost
Especial to The Messenger.)

Nop"CIdI 10 IHt NItsStHStT.J
Raleigh, N. c., October 1.-THE state
auditor furnishes President DOckery,
of the board of penitentiary directors,
with the statement that during the
past twenty years the penitentiary ap-
preparations have aggregated 1851 900
and the earnings 81, 14O, 900, making an
outlay of about $40, 900 annually, while
the expenses of bringing sentenced
convicts aggregated $3.50, COO. The aud
itor says the penitentiary cannot be
made self sustaining and that the net
amount expended upon it would have
built thousand miles of macadamiz-
ed rOad sixteen feet wide.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Baltimore Wins tho temple Cup

Baltimore, October 1.-THE Temple
cup will stay in Baltimore another
year.. 1t has been won twice in sue
cession for the first time in it's history
and if the Orioles take it again it is
theirs absolutely. The former cham
pions also take 60 per cent. of the money
paid in at the gates during the three
games in Boston and the two played
here, while the winners of the pennant
will get but 40 per cent. unless as is
generally believed, the players have
agreed among themselves to divide the
spoils equally.
Today's game, like all the others Of
the series save the first one, was an
easy proposition for the Baltimoreans,
who won as they pleased, while the Wis
itors never appeared to think they had
any chance whatever. An audience so
small that the management refused to
give the exact number and so utterly
devoid of enthusiasm that scarcely a
ripple of applause occurred saw it done
and appeared to be glad that the game
which, by the way, was n Of h worst
on record, was over and the cas-
was over with it. There may have
been 1000 people on the grounds, but
a better estimate would place the atten-
dance at $50. This fact, in view Of the
pleasant weather which prevailed, ind!-
Gates that Baltimore base ball enthu-
siasts have had a surfeit of the sport
for the time being n that they 90 no
look upon a Temple cup game as being
anything out of the ordinary. At its
conclusion both teams disbanded and
many Of the players left for their
homes, two Of them, Jennings and
Kelley, to Philadelphia for the early as
sumption of marital responsibilities.
The score:
r. H. e.
Baltimore....... $4,000 2 2 x-9 10 2
Boston.......... 100000 0 0 1-3 Is 5
Earned runs-Baltimore, 3; Boston, 8.
Two base hits, O'Brien, Clark, Hoffer,
Hickman. Three base hfts-Stenzel,
Yearger. Stolen bases-Stenzel. Double
plays, McGraw, Reitz and Bowerman,
Reitz and Bowerman, Reitz, Jennings
and Bowerman(2). Left on bases
Baltimore Z; Boston z. First base on
balls-Off Hickman 2. Struck out by
Hoffer /. Passed balls-Yeager 1. Wild
pitches-Hickman. Time 1:2O. Um-
pires Hurst and Emslie. Batteries
Hoffer and Clark; Sullivan, Hickman
and Yeager.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Rumors of Expedition to Cuba

Jacksonville, Fla, October IL
United States District Attorney Strip
ling is reported to have sent a tele-
gram to the authorities at Washington
to the effect that the seamer Soledad.
which left here a few days ago is sus-
pected Of being about to engage in fill
clustering. The Soledad is under char
ter to United States Marshal Mckay
to transport cattle between Punta
Rassa, on The lower west coast of
Florida, to Cuba. There seems to be
little foundation for the report, al
though numerous strange Cubans have
been arriving In the city recently. and
left this evening Tor the south.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
BLADEN SUPERIOR COURT
The Quo Warrauto Case Against County
Commissioners and School Board-Per-
sonal Mention
Especial to The Hessenger.)

Especial to The H~essenger.)
EliZabethtown, y. c., October IL
Bladen superior court adjourned Satur-
day last, his honor, James D. McIver,
leaving for Clarkton to spend a short
while with friends. afterwards going
to his own home for a weeks recrea-
ton. His conduct and derneanor in an
rulings and judgments were perfectly
satisfactory and impartial to all parties.
The last case disposed of was the quo
waTranto proceedings against the
board Of commissioners and board of
education, Messrs. L. G.. Thompson. e.
w. Lyon and DR.. w. K. Andrews. This
was an action to test the right to sit
as members of both the board of coun-
ty commissioners and board of educa-
ton. Judgment was for defendants
and an appeal was taken.
d. w. Thompson, of Abbottsburg, is
reported to be in a dying condition. w.
J. Sutton, clerk Of the superior court.
is fast improving.
S. NJ. King. nag Of Bladen's dis
pensary accidentally, though seriously,
sprained his arm during the week.
Bladen's only paper, The Eastern Re-
former, came out last week with D. l..
Hood az owner and publisher and r.
f. Lee, the junior member of Bladen's
bar, as temporary editor. 1t is a neat
and clean sheet.
Only one onvict from this county
was sent to the penitentiary.
r. j. Hester received a letter today
announcing that his father, Mr.. S.
Hester, of Bladenboro, was not ex-
pected to live.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
THE COTTON CROP
The Government Report for October-A
Decline in Condition of S.3 Points Since
September 1st

Washington. October 1.-THE cotton re-
turns to the department of agriculture
Indicate an average condition on October
LIST of 20 as compared with 1873 on Sep
TENDER LIST. a decrease of So points. The
average condition October LIST. 1896, was
CO.,. and the average condition on Octo-
Der 1st, for the ten years is H.5. There
has been a further decline. more or less
marked, in every cotton producing state.
the decline in North Carolina being l.
points. in Tennessee y. in South Caro-
lima. Georgia. Florida and Arkansas 10.
in the indian Territory s. in Alabama.
Mississippi and Missouri Z. in Louisiana
and Texas 6, and in Oklahoma 3. Florida
= the only state in which the decline is
not attributed wholly or in a large part
TO the long continued drought. The COM
plants of mo top crop" or of an eXcep-
tionally small one are almost universal.
and the reports Of small bolls and short
staple are very numerous. The only ia
vorable reports are those which relate
to the conditions for picking, which are
in the main everything that could be de-
sired. The averages by states are as fol-
lows: Virginia 20. North Carolina IS.
South Carolina "A. Georgia 20. Florida IS.
Alabama %. Mississippi "A. Louisiana -,
Texas Ga, Arkansas 67. Tennessee Go. Mis-
souri, "A, Oklahoma 80, Indian Territory So.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

Dublin, October 1.-THE first gen.
eral national convention of the Irish
Independent League, organized by
John Redmond. NJ. P, the Parnellite
leader, opened this afternoon in the an
cient concert rooms here. Eight hum
dred enthusiastic delegates packed the
hall and actively participated in cheer
ing vociferously every point in the
speeches which met with their ap-
prevail. Every reference to the struggle
of 1898 were greeted uproariously. All
the speakers paid tributes to the patri-
otism of the late Charles Stewart Par
nell.
Resolutions were adopted reafirming
that the Irish question can be settled
by the concession of national self gov
and calling upon all members
Of parliament who "for the last few
years have pursued a mistaken policy
to "re5oin the Independent party. unite
upon the principles of Charles Stewart
Parnell, and demand the release Of the
political prisoners as an act Of simple
justice to humanity"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
A Crazy Sailor on the Vessel

Newport News, Va, October IL
Captain Joseph Mcneil, master Of the
chooner Daniel Brown, which arrived
at this port today told of a thrilling
experience he had with an insane
sailor OF his vessel last Friday. John
Jacobsen, a Norwegian, suddenly lost
his mind and became raving mad. Arm
ing himself with a knife he attempted
to kill Captain Mcneil, and the mas
ter barely escaped by rushing into his
cabin and barricading the door. Emery
ing from his cabin a few minutes later,
Captain Mcneil started toward the
lunatic. The Norwegian gave a yell
and leaped overheard. drowning before
assistance reached him.. Among the
crazy mans effects two cards were
found They read: John Johnson,
and bar, 63 West street,
New York"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Presentation of the Vanderbilt Statue

Nashville, Tenn October 11.-An
immense and enthusiastic audience
packed the auditorium at the eXposi-
ton this afternoon 10 listen to the
speeches attending the presentation of
the life size statute OF Commodore Cor
nelius Vanderbilt to Vaaderbile uEiver-
sity.
This statute, which has been one of
the notable figures on the exposition
grounds, is the gift of citizens of Nash
vile to the university. John W.
Thomas, president Of the centennial ex-
position, presided, and in a felicitious
address, presented the statute to the
university. Chancellor Kirkland, of
the university, made the address ac-
knowledging the bequest on behalf of
the university. MI. Thomas then intro
duced Mr.. Chauncey M. Depew. who
made the speech Of the occasion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

Many Of people here are suffering
from troubles. S%crofula. Sores,
rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Catarrh, and
other diseases who can be promptly
and permanently cured by that ster-
ling remedy, "Parker's Sarsapparilla-
the King Of Blood Purifiers." It has
been used by thousands and never
known to fail. Only the finest selected
purifying tonic herbs and roots are
used in its manufacture. It has all the
good qualities of other remedies, with
non Of the bad. Sold by ]. G. Shep-
ard. Hardin and H.. l. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Why not profit by the experience O.

Why not profit by the experience Of
others. Thousands of grateful men
ind happy by the use Of Febricura,
(Sweet Chill Tonic with irony, a skill
full combination of the most approved
remedies, which will promptly. cure
any case Of Chills and Fever. It is
sold by reputable dealers, who will not
ask you to try inferior articles for the
sake Of extra profit. Guaranteed to
cure or money refunded. Sold by ].
c. Shepard, J. II. Hardin and H. L.
Fentreae.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
OSenfne of Macon.s Carnival

Macon. Ga. October 11.-Thirty-fve
thousand people thronged the streets this
afternoon to witness the beautiful floral
parade. EIeSanet traps, bedecked with
artificial and natural flowers. formed a
long line, headed by the United States
Marine band. with leader FanciulH as
director. Tonight the band gave an open
air concert on Bond hill. overlooking the
city. The selections were exquisitely
rendered, and Fanciulli and his band are
the lions of the town. Tomorrow will be
carnival day and 100.00Q visitors are ex-
Fecteo. AAAAsa3Gk11
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

It is a mistaken idea that a cough
acquired during the warm season need
not be regarded seriously. Facts prove
the contrary. Do not neglect yourself.
A simple and effective remedy is at
your hand. Parker's Tolu Cough
Syrup is a quick and agreeable rene
dy for Cough or Cold, Hoarseness,
Whooping Cough, or n affection Of
the Throat OF Lungs. Pleasant to take
Children like it. Sold by J.. G. Shep-
ard, J. H Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

J. M. Thirswend, Of Grosbeck, Tex,
says that when he has a spell Of indi-
gestion, and feels bad and sluggish. he
takes two Of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers at night, IND he is all right the
nex morning. Many thousands Of 9TH
ers do the same thing. Do you? r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

Harris Essence Ginger quickly cures
Summer complaints caused by changes
in drinking water-Climatic changes
unripe fruit. ETC., Diarrhoea, Dysen-
terry, Cholera M0rbus, Nausea, vomit-
Ing, FI~atulency, Cramps. Collie and an
internal pains. Sold by ]. G. 0hepord.
y. q. Hardin and q. = JontxuA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

There are among the thousands who
use Cod Liver Oil, to whom the taste
Of the Oil is objectionable. To these
we take pleasure in recommending
"M%orrhuvin," (Wine of zoe Liver Oil.)
1t is not a synthetical compound, but
is actually extracted from the finest
quality Of pure Norwegian Cod Liver
Oil, thereby representing all it's viz
tues, combined with Hypcphosphites Of
Lime, Soda and Maganese. Sold by
j. C. Shepard, ]. H. Hardin and II. L.
FeutyeSS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Suicide Of . Prominent Physician

Atlanta, Ga, October 11-Dr. j. T..
Monroe, Of Union, s. c., committed
suicide in this city last night by cut
ting his jugular vein with a small
pocket knife. He was one Of the most
prominent physicians in his SEXTON.
but for several years had been Z victim
Of both morphine and NhiGkey hahttsI
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
improvements of the GoldsbOrO Orphanage
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, N. c., October 1.-THE board
of directors of the Odd Fellows or
phanage at GOldsbOro met today and
arranged for putting in water and cleo
trio lights and completing the furnish
ing Of the main building.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

scalds may be avoided by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the great
remedy for piles and for all kinds OF
sores and skin troubles. r.. r. Bel
lamy,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

Our most eminent physicians pre-
scribe 'Eart's Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil" with Creasote and tie Hypophos-
phites. Sold by J. G.. Shepard, J. E.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15

You can't cure consumption but you
can avoid it and cure every other form
of throat or lung trouble by the use of
One Minute Cough Cure. r. r. Bel
Iamv
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
Contract for Building the Capital Club
to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, N. c., October 11.-Isadore
timer, of Atlanta, gets the contract for
building the CAPITAL club house here at
$19, 600, including heating. There were
six bidders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-15
ON The INCREASE
VEL DIV FEVER CONTINUES TO
SPREAD IN NEW ORLEANS

Health Officials Find Difficulty in EnfOr.
cling Quarantine RuIes-Several Cases of
the Disease at GaIveston-NO Cases at
Houston-Reporis From Other Towns.
San Antonio Opens Her Doors to Yellow
Fever Refugees
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-23
Sunshine and Health.

A merchant noticed, in the prog
ress of years, that each successive
bookkeeper gradually lost his health,
and finally died of consumption,
however vigorous and robust he was
on entering his service. At length
lit occurred to him that the rear room
where the books were kept opened
into a back yard, SO surrounded by
high walls that no sunshine came
into it from one years end to an
other.
An upper room, we'll lighted, was
Immediately prepared, and his
clerks had uniform good health ever
after.
A French lady became i'll. The
most eminent physicians Of her time
were called in, but failed to restore
her. AT length DUPEYTREN, the
Napoleon of physic, was consulted.
He noticed that she lived in a dim
room, into which the sun never
shone, the house being situated in
one OF the narrow streets, or rather,
lanes Of Paris. He at once ordered
more airy and cheerful apartments,
and "all her con- plants vanished. I"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-23

! New YORK, April IS. = Mrs
Elizabeth r. Tilton, wife Of Henr,
Ward Beecher's accuser, died Tues
day last, at her home in Brooklyn
Since the famous Beecher trial she
lived in strict retirement. In ~.
cent years she shared her home
with her widowed daughter. Even
the fact of her death was kept Sc.
cret. Theodore Tilton, her hus.
band, is in Paris, where he has
lived ever since the Beecher trial.
For long time Mrs. Tilton was al
most totally blind. Less than a
year ago she underwent difficult
operation and regained her sight.
Then, about month ago, she suf-
fered paralytic stroke, from which
she slowly recovered, when in the
latter part of last week she was
again stricken.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-23

Attorney-General Ketcham has
lpetitioned the Federal Court TO per-
nit him to bring suit in the local
court at Indianapolis to collect two
millions of dollars said to be due
the Indiana School Fund from the
Terre Haute and Indianapolis (Van-
dalia) railroad company. This ac-
ton is in pursuance of an act OF the
last session of the General Assem-
bly,.
1t came out during the discussion
that contemporaneous with this
suit against the Vandalia line pro-
Iceedings would be instituted against
certain members Of previous Legis-
latures, who, it is said, were instru-
mental in postponing the collection
OF this money, the intimation being
that they were influenced by cor
Irupt motives. Notifying as this
will be to the state,
everybody will hope that the matter
will be thoroughly investigated and
the wrong-doers punished if proofs
shall be found that there are any.
If the Vandalia line owes two
millions of dollars to the state the
money ought to be paid in full with
accrued interest. Enjoying the
protection of the law and the pro-
fits of an immense trans-state busi-
ness why should this rich corpora
ton be unwilling to pay its legal
share of taxation? Why has it re-
sorted to all kinds Of measures to
postpone such payments?
1t may be taken for granted that
Attorney-General Ketcham will
push this matter with all of the
vigor and ability which he possesses,
and that is great deal, and as the
payment of two million of dollars
would sensibly decrease the amount
OF revenues necessary to be raised by
taxation from other sources, there
will be general hope that if the
testimony shows the Vandalia line
to be indebted to the state in this
amount judgement will be rem
dered and the money duly collected.
Evansville Courier. 4.
Gen. ketcham's actions in this
matter together with the almost un-
luminous endorsement of them by
representatives Of both parties in
the last Legislature, contain q forci-
bic suggestion that the proper
source from which to collect for all
state governmental expenses, and
a great deal of the local expense,
also, is the various large corpora
tions, which are given life and pub
lie privileges by the state, and which
bear but a small PARTON of the gen.
'eral taxation.