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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
The Orphans Excursion.

The following report of the committee
Of arrangements for the recent outing
for the orphans from the Odd Fellows
Home at Goldsboro, has been made to
their respective lodges as follows:
Wilmington, N. c., August %.
To the Officers and Members of Cape
Fear No. 2, Orion No. 81, Wilmington
No.. 1879, and Hanover No. las, I. O.
O.. F.;
We your committee On Orphans ex-
cursion, beg to submit the following:
Programme was carried out as sub
mitted. Children left the Home Tues
day morning, August 18th, and arrived
here at $3.50; were transferred to the
steamer Wilmington, which met them
at the Coast Lin wharf, and carried
them to Carolina Beach. They re-
manned there until Wednesday after
noon, when they returned to the city
and were taken in charge by loving
hands of the order here and enter
tanned until Friday morning, leaving
for home with pleasant recollections of
a grand time spent. Letitia Lodge,
Daughters of Rebecca, prepared an en-
tertainment for them Thursday evening
which was very much enjoyed.
We feel that these outing are a great
means Of education to- our children of
the home, giving them ideas of the
world and affording them an Opportu-
nifty Of seeing the largest city of our
state. It also proves beneficial to their
health and keeps alive interest in our
grand order. Through courtesies ex-
tended by the Atlantic Coast Line,
Captain J. w. Harper, Messrs. Jack
son & Bell, H. l.. 'Fennell, bath house
management, our city papers and 9TH
ers, and receipts from excursion, the
expense of entertaining the orphans
was nominal, being less than $500
each, party consisting of thirty-five.
For all Of these courtesies we are pro-
foundry grateful, and feel sure that
the Father of the orphan will remem-
Der them for their generous deeds.
Herewith find itemized statement of
receipts and disbursements.
Respectfully submitted,
MARCUS w. jacob,
Chairman Joint Committee.
j. T. KING, Secretary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
FUN.

"She said she would be a sister to
me, and she kept her word"
I'm what way?"
"She objected to all the girls I
Wanted to marry."-Chicago Record.
That, sir" said the phrenologist,
placing the tips of his long, bony fin
gers on the bump OF Biggongs' head,
lis your bumb of locomotion." Right
you are replied Biggongs; Il got that
last night while learning to ride a bicy-
cle.-Tit-Bits
IT ave just had a note from Willie's
teacher" said Mrs. Parvenu, land she
says that he is very deficient in SPELL
ing"
What in thunder is he studying
spelling for?" demanded Mr.. Purvenu
angrily. Does his teacher mean to in
sinuate that he won't be rich enough
to hire a Observation-Disclosures Post.
What nonsense it u.s." remarked the
sentimental girl, ito take daires and by
pluncking of the petals try to learn
whether or not a man loves you"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne; cit is
very silly. A much better method is
to take the roses he sends you around
to the florists, and find out how much
they cost."-Washington Star.
There is a lot Of shootin' goin' on
over there at Alaska Dicks saloon.
Are the boys havin' fun with the ten
derfoot hat blowed in last night? ?"
Fun nothin'! The boys is shootin'
to kill. They're fightin' k hungry
tigers over a raw onion they happened
to see in that tenderfoot's baggage
Chicago Tribune.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
AN AUGUST SNOW STORM.
A FALL OF SNOW IN THE ROUND
KNOB SECTION.

The decreased Tax Valuation Of Property.
Erecting tho Building for Female stu
dents 1t Trinity College-A Deputy Col
lector has . Lively Time With Moon
shiners-Me asurinx Volume and Velocity
of Mountain streams-A Populist OF Au-
tocratic Ways.
Messenger Bureau. Park Hotel,
Raleigh, n. c., August "a.
The state board Of equalization
makes a report today that in eighty
three counties. all d,at have reported.
the increase in the assessed value Of
property is 81. 104. 476. The clerk to the
board says the increase in valuation OF
corporation property is about ~ per
cent, while the increase. as above, on
other property. valued at about WV
600, 900, is only 1,104.476.
The fall term Of Wake Forest college
begins tomorrow. Professor Poteat, of
the faculty, is here and say there will
be a large increase in attendance.
Deputy Revenue Collector w. F. Glib
son a a very lively time night before
last in Randolph county, quite near
the place where last year a moonshiner
murdered bSputy SoiiCCtoI jill oAN
was in turn killed. Gibson was after
an Illicit distillery. While on his way
there he met two men at 2 o'clock in
the morning, who said they were after
cattle. Their real purpose was to give
the alarm and warn the moonShiners.
But Gibson held up both these men
until he finished his work. He de-
stroyed a 50-gallon still n LOO gal
Ions of beer.
NJ - rr .xooxy .nr1o0vN
and last night. There were high winds
quite neal here and at some points the
rains were ~torrential.
The state geological survey is meas
uring the velocity and volume of the
mountain streams, to secure data for
their utilization.
Passengers on the trains from the
west report that there was a snowfall
in the Round Knob section night be-
fore last, following a very remarkable
fall in temperature.
The Tar Heel knight is the name Of
the new state organ of the Knights Of
Pythias and it is published here by
r. G. Rivers. He says there are 1000
Knights in this state, in 1856 lodges, and
that one-fourth of them are members
of the endowment rank, the insurance
feature of the order-a larger proper
ton than in any other state.
I1oro Will De no issue OI SeUdtO
Buffers paper, The Caucasian, next
week. 1t will in the future be printed
by Barnes Bros, and next week this
change will be made. 1t is the purpose
to greatly increase the circulation Of
the paper.
Work is in progress on the building
for women at Trinity college. 1t is
designed to accommodate twenty-five
and that numbe are looked for. It
marks a new departure in the college
history.
The keeper of the capitol, a populist
named Burns, who is bound over to the
next term of the criminal court for
drawing a knife on a negro man, is
very G because he was arrested
by a negro republican deputy sheriff.
He was also prosecuted by a negro re-
publican lawyer and was tried before
a republican magistrate. A populist
defended him. Some Of the state off,
Gals want Burns bounced. They are
very tired of his autocratic ways.
Governor Russell has abandoned his
proposed trip to Old Point and Ocean
View.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
NAVAL RESERVES.

Mr.. E. Payson Willard, having made
the highest score, q, was awarded the
prize.
After. the target shoot there was
sweepstakes shooting with the follow
ing score: Parker Is, Chilean 20,
Shedding 10, Cooper IA, Windley IA,
Fulcher 10. Chilean was winner.
TRAP SHOOTING.
There was also trap shooting at the
beach last afternoon by the Gun Club.
There were eight events with fifteen
birds to an event, making a total Of 120
shots to each gunner.
The following is the score: G. T.
Derby 81, B. G.. Empie IS, s.. w. Sanders
SO, H. Mel. Green 60, D. Smith 48, r.
H. Grant shot in the eighth event max
ing a score of IA out Of Is shots.
THE LAST BOAT.
The last BOA left the city at 8 p. M,
with a good crowd, and returned
about 1890 o'clock this morning with
them and others who went On the early
boat. There was music and dancing all
day and last night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

Correspondence Of The Messenger

Mount Olive, N. c., August "a.
The negro John Smith, who shot an
other negro by the name of Peter Hall
on Sunday, August 1st, at North East
church grounds, just out Of the town
limits, and Immediately fled to the
woods, was arrested at Wilson, n. c.,
Sunday night, August 22nd, and
brought to Mt. Olive yesterday even
ing by Sheriff B. F. Scott. He was
tried before j. r. Smith, justice of the
peace, and was bound over to court
under bond of $500. He failed to give
bail and was taken bach to Jail at
G~Oldsboro. Smith acknowledged the
crime in the magistrates court yester-
day. Hall is rapidly recovering from
the wound he received by the bullet.
Mr.. job Hollomon is moving his
stock of goods from this place to Dud-
ley, N. c.
Mr.. Thomas MCGEE and wife, Of
Goldsboro, are visiting relatives here
this week.
Mr.. B.. w. Switzerland, who was Sc
riously sick last week is able to be out
again, to the delight Of his friends.
DR.. N. B. Herring and wife, of Will
son, spent yesterday here visiting the
formers sister Mrs. E. F. Hicks.
Mr.. Thomas Gilmore, Of Henderson,
N. c., road master on the Raleigh and
CASTOR railroad, spent yesterday with
his brother, Mr.. G.. B. Gilmore, of this
place.
Mr.. Joe Williams, Of Warsaw, N. c.,
has accepted a position as clerk in
the drug store Of J. r. Smith.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
BEACH.

fhe Excursion Of the Naval Reserve Yester.
day aud Last NlEht-Mr. Payson willard
Wins in tho Target shooting-Trap Shoot
ing Yesterday and Today.
About 400 people took in the excur-
sion Of Wilmington Division, Nayal
Reserves. to Carolina Beach yesterday
and last night. The reserves and the
Light infantry went down on the
3 p. m. boat and most Of the excursion
lists accompanied them on that trip.
Al soon as the party reached the
beach, the target match on a 200 yard
range was begun, the prize to h best
individual shot to be a handsome silver
cream pitcher and sugar bowl. The
judges of the shoot were Messrs. j. c..
Stevenson, H. c. Mcqueen, J. D.
Smith and H. N. Latham. The scorers
were Messers. J. S. Hooper and w. P.
Monroe.
The score made was as follows:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
The FavOrite Defeated

Cincinnati, August 24.-Eugenie
Wicks' mile and an eighth, today was
the fastest ever run yer the Newport
track. She won the fourth rae of the
day in a gallop, covering the distance
in 1881.
Red Duchess, in the third race, was
"a hot tip and there were thousands Of
dollars bet on her in the ring and at
different pool rooms about the country.
Red Duchess ran well until the stretch
was reached when she quit badly and
Lulu M, came along and won easily.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
Parties Punished for the Paris Bazaar Fire

Paris, August 24.-Baron Mackau, one
Of the chief promoters of the charity
bazaar of the Rue Jean Goujon, which
was destroyed by fire on May 4th last,
with a loss of over 100 lives, has been
sentenced to pay a fine of 500 francs.
One of the employees of the cinemato-
graph establishment, the section in
which the fire broke out, was SEN
fenced to one years Imprisonment and
fined, and another employee was SEN
fenced to eight months Imprisonment
and to pay a fine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

There is a time for everything; and
the time to attend to a cold is when
it starts. Don't wait until you have
consumption, but prevent it by using
One Minute Cough Cure. the great
remedy for coughs, colds, crop, bron-
chitis and all throat and lung troubles.
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
To Build NO Hospital ut AsheviIle.

Asheville. N. c., August 24.-The Cit
izen has received a letter from Charles
McNamee, with George Vanderbilt, at
Lubbock, Germany, denying the recently
widely published story to the effect
that Mr.. Vanderbilt intended t build
q $100,000 hospital in Asheville. Mr..
McNamee says the story has no foun.
datiou in fact,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
PRETTY YACHT RACE.

h Called Regatta Of h Carolina Yacht
Club Yesterday A~fternoon-The Frolic
First Winner and Ripple Second-A
Large umb of Spectators.
Club called for yesterday afternoon by
Purser j. VanB. Nets proved to be
quite a pretty race. It was sailed
owe the regular course on the Banks
Channel of Wrightsville sound, and
were quite a number Of spectators, the
ladies being numerously represented.
A moderate southeast breeze was
blowing, but the boats were we'll sailed
and mad good time. The following
is the score table Of the race:
I"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

Vim, vigor and victory-these are the
characteristics of De Wits Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, biliousness and all stomach
and liver troubles. r. r.. Bel1amy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

It heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and
all skin troubles may be cured by it
quickly and permauentlv. R. r.. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs. but regulate
your liver and sick headache by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers. r. n. Bel
1amy, - - ss>1
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
Mist did not finish.

MlSC OlO not uIlSu.
The two handsome prizes were pre-
scented by Commodore George D. Pars-
ley, who was in his happiest vein. The
first prize, a pair Of gold link cuff but
tons, was won by the Frolic, Captain
T. w. Davis. The second prize, a sill
yer match case, was won by the Ripple.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
JOHN HEY WILLIAMS. M. d.

Read what the noted DR.. Thomas 8.
Powell has to say for Harris Lithia
Water:
Mr.. j. T. Harris:
Dear Sir-I have found the use of the
water from your Lithia Springs in South
Carolina so enicacious in the case of a
young lady patient of mine who has suf-
fered for years with Diabetes, with all it's
different attendants that / want to add
my to the many you already
have. The patient I refer to has used the
water freely at home for scarcely a month
now, with more beneficial results than
from months spent at the different noted
nthta springs In different parts OF the
United States, besides long continued use
of the same waters at home. Other OF my
patients and friends are now using the
same with best results. / cordially
recommend it to all suffering from similar
diseases. Yours very respectfully,
THOMA s. POWELL, NJ. D.,
President Southern Medical College,
Atlanta, Ga.
On sale at r. r. BELLAMY's, N. B.
RANKIN'S.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
AARR|SS UIH|A WATER.

Asheville, N. c., April "a. 1893.
An extended clinical use of the Harris
Lithia Water prompts me to the state
ment that I regard 1t as one Of III best,
II not the best, Lithia Water known to
the profession. In the condition of Phos-
phatic Urine, it's action Is marvellous. It's
use in the Rheumatic and Gouty Diseases
AFFORD me more comfort than either the
Buffalo or Londonderry Waters.
Very truly yours,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27
PAURB IN ST PETERSBURG


Cheered vehemently Wherever Seen-VP
its Historic G~rounds-Lays tho Corner
Stone Of the French Hospital-Takes Part
In Dedication of tho New Bridge-visited
by Depretations With Addresses from Va.
riOus Cities.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

President.
GEORGE ROUNTREE,
Vice President,
w. a. RIACH,
Secretary.
D. L. GORE,
Treasurer.
ROBERT
III. MACRAE,
JAS. H.
OGE MOORE,
p. B. MANNING,
Directors.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-08-27

Also NEW CHEESE, 20 pounds aver
age, fresh n sweet, fresh FRUITS.
COFFEE Of all grades, CANDY In bar.
rels, boxes. tubs. CAKES in barrels.
boxes and half boxes, CHEWING GUM.
any style. TOILET SOAP to suit every-
body. DRUGS. INKS, PENCILa WRAP.
PING PAPER. TwINEs, paper and cot.
ton. FISH. FLOUR. Use good Flour to
make good Bread. PILLSBURY's BEST
Is what to use. 1t makes Cakes Just right.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-07
EASTERN LINES WILL NOT HELF
THE WESTERN ROADS AT
THIS TIME
IN TIE 500 RATE TROUBLE.
PAUL TICKETS, BUT ACCEPT
THEIR RIVALS.
New York Dispatch Verifies Report
of His Being the Probable Sue
cessor of Winter.

The Northwestern roads are under
stood to be put out because the lines
running east from Chicago have re-
fused to help them out in their fight
against the 500. The Eastern lines will
not stand any portion Of the reduction
necessary to enable the Western roads
to meet the low rates made by the 500
line from ST. Paul and Minneapolis to
the East. The Western roads think that
the lines of the Joint Traffic associa-
ton are guilty Of discrimination
against them, as they will not stand
any reduction to enable them to meet
the rates of the 500 line, and at the
same time, it is claimed, they have
shown themselves willing to accept the
tickets of the latter. Commissioner
Blanchard, of the Joint Traffic associa-
ton, has informed the Western roads
that he is working with the roads Of
his organization in the effort to get
them to decline to honor tickets issued
by the 500 line, but has not as yet been
successful in so doing. There is some
talk of an appeal to the interstate COM
merce commission to see if the lines Of
the Joint Traffic association can re-
fuse from one set of roads the same
rates they accept from the 500.
a Chicago telegram says: There is
trouble over West-North Pacific coast
rates, particularly in the second-class
fares from Seattle. The regular Sec
ond-class fare from Seattle to Chicago
is SAT, and yet Chairman Caldwell, of
the Western Passenger associa ton, has
found tickets on the market that cut
this rate by $780, and the brokers on
the streets are said to be cutting these
rates lower still. In addition to selling
tickets at figures under the agreed rate,
it is claimed that several of the roads
are paying commissions and resorting
to other irregular methods in order to
obtain business
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-07
WINNIPEG IS FIRST
CANADIAN CRICKETERS CAPTURE
FIRST HONORS IN THE NORTH
WESTERN TOURNAMENT.
ARE NOW CHAMPIONS OF 'e7.
DEFE ATED THE MINNEsOTAS
WITH EASE, WHILE CHICAGO
WINS FROM OMAHA.
INTERNATIONAL MATCH TO-DAY
Members CT the Eleven Selected to
Represent the American
Northwest

Winnipeg captured first honors yester-
day in the second annNal tournament
of the Northwestern Cricket associa-
ton, and are now champions for 1897,
Three straight victories is their record,
and on the form displayed by them
they could probably repeat the trick. 1t
is a matter Of regret that the Chicago
association did not send up thorough
~ representative team, as they could
probably have furnished the Cana
dams an excellent match. Chicago fin
ishes in second place, having two wins
and one loss.
Minnesota snatched third place from
Omaha by defeating them on Thurs
day Omaha returns with three defea IS
and the low record. The experience
gained by them in meeting the more
experienced teams will, however. prove
valuab bic. Yesterday Omaha tried con-
illusions with the aggregation from the
Windy City and were disastrously beat
en- by 50 runs. The wicket on which
the game was played proved tricky, the
earth under the mating having become
loose. and making runs was a difficult
matter. Chicago batted first and Will
hanson and Dobson made an excellent
stand, getting 80 for the first wicket.
Dobson made his runs in careful fin
ish. Davis played a careful inning
and materially helped to swell the
score He was the last man out. w.
Vaughan, though he got no wickets,
bowled we'll. Omaha performed poor
1y against the bowling Of Waller and
Davis and were all out for the small
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-07
CHIDEs THE NJ. & ST. L.
Chairman CALDWELL Talks G. A. II
Rates with Mr.. Cults


After his conference with Mr.. Youne o.
in st. Paul yesterday, mention of which
is made, in another column, Chairman
Caldwell went to Minneapolis and spent
some time with General Passenger
Agent Cults, of the st. Louis. Their
talk related more especially to the ac-
ton Of the St Louis in naming, a
cent-a-mile rate to Buffalo, thus pro-
curing the official sanction of the G.
A. r. members of Minnesota as their
route. He made" a strong appeal to
the passenger agent to again return to
membership in the association.
Rates are in an unsettled condition,
it is true" remarked Chairman Cald-
well after his conference with General
Passenger Agent Cults, "as soon as we
succeed in persuading the three roads
now holding out to return to member
ship in the body, matters will assume
a normal and stable basis. AS YOU
know, the supreme court decision has
resulted in the present decentralization.
1 am in hopes that in a short time, how
ever, everything will be satisfactory
again.
Chairman Caldwell but recently re-
turned from trip to the Pacific coast.
He reports much Improvement in bust
ness, apart from the change for the
better reflected in the railroads.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-07

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-In District Court.
In the matter of the assignment Of Robert
Igel, insolvent.
Upon the petition of Humphrey Barton, the
assignee of the above named insolvent, it Is
hereby ordered:
That all persons having claims against the
above named insovent do make due proof
thereof and present the same TO said assignee
on or before the first day of October, A. d.
1897. and that in case of default in so proving
and presenting said claim as aforesaid, the
persons so failing to prove and present their
claims shall not in any manner participate
in the distribution of the assets of said in
solvent or receive any dividend on account OF
the same.
Let this order be served by publication Of
the same in the st. Paul G b e, a daily
newspaper published in said Ramsey County
for three successive issues thereof the first
of which shall not be later than August 10TH
1897 and by mailing copies thereof to each OF
the creditors of said insolvent who have not
already filed with said assignee proof Of
their claims.
Dated at st. Paul Aug. 3, 1897.
WILLIAM LOUIS KELLY,
District Judge.
Humphrey Barton, Assignee.
S10-S1 New York Life Bldg,
st. Paul. Mimi.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-07
AU kinds of bargains can be found In tie
rant columns of the Sunday Globe.
RAILWAY Notes.

This afternoon the Great Northern over
land train will be solid vestibuled affair,
the necessary number of coaches having been
turned out of the shops. The train, which
was made up yesterday and taken out in the
companys yards to be photographed, will
consists OF the overland sleepers Flathead
Wenatchee and Columbia, diner ST. buffet car
boo, coaches 148 and 149. and several tourist
cars. A baggage car will also be attached
W. ]. HilHgoss, the veteran timber agent
and cruiser of the Great Northern, has OBJ
tanned years leave of absence from the
company and will leave today on an ex-
petition up the Yukon to the Klondyke. Mr.
Hlll1goss will not represent the Great North
ern in this enterprise, but a stock company
known as the Hillgoss Gold Mining company
most of the stock Of which is owned in st.
Paul.
Two more of the ten-wheel mogul engines
ordered by the Northern Pacific arrived from
the works Yesterday. They are the second
largest freight engines in the world The
lot numbers eighteen in all.
General Passenger Agent Conley and Travel
ing Passenger Agent Pat Seaman, of the Mil
Waukee, left yesterday over the Northern
Pacific for Montana
General Superintendent Russell Harding. of
the Great Northern. went out on the line
OF the road yesterday afternoon.
Vice President and General Manager James
n. Hill. of the Eastern Minnesota, was in
st. Paul yesterday.