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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
A Wonderful Gas We'll

Syracuse, N. Y, July pa special to
The Post from Baldwinsville says: An
other immense gas we'll has been de-
v2loped on the Binning farm, One-half
mile northeast of BaldwinsVllle. 1t is
by far the most prolific we'll yet found
here. By actual test today the volume
of gas flowing from it amounts to over
5000, 900 cubic feet every tWenty-fOur
hours. The pressure is intense and
must reach 5000 pounds to the square
inch. The we'll is down $3.50 feet. 1t
has been sunk into the Trenton rock,
200 feet, where the great deposit OF
natural gas was struck. No such de-
post has ever before been disclosed in
this state and it is even said by experts
that the flow exceeds any discovered in
other states. The force OF the gas
which proceeds from the boring is so
enormous hat it will lift a weight of
200 or 300 pounds placed over the open
ing. 1t throws out particles of rock
from a depth of 1920 feet, 100 feet into
the air. When the rock is thrown out
the particles are driven through pieces
of soft wood as though they were shot
from a gun. The well is now being
piped and packed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
RHEUMATISM CURED.

After eminent physicians n all
other known remedies fail, Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B.. b. will quickly
cure. Thousands of testimonials at
test this fact. No case Of rheumatism
can stand before it's magic healing
power. Send stamp for book of par
ticulars. 1t contains evidence that will
convince you that B. B. B. is the best
cure for all Blood and Skin Diceases
ever discovered. Beware Of subSti-
tutes said to be Just as good" s1.0O
per large bottle.
A NOTED JOURNALIST CURED
AND TESTIFIES.
I was afflicted for three years with
rheumatism of the ankle and joints to
such an extent that locomotion was
difficult, and I suffered great pain. I
was induced to try a bottle Of B. B. B.
and before I a completed the second
bottle I experienced relief, and four
bottles effected al entire cure. Six
months have passed since the swell
ing and pain disappeared, and I will
state that B. B. z. has effected a per-
manent cure, for which I am very
grateful.
w. G. WILDLY, Atlanta Ga.
For sale by Druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23

n Of the additions are very handsome
quarters for pay patients
The farmers institutes, which are
being held in many of the counties, are
also in the interest of the Agricultural
and Mechanical college.
1t is learned that at Spencer, the new
railway town near Salisbury, the Pull
man Car Company will locate extensive
repair shops.
James NJ. Mewborne, commissioner
of agriculture, and j. c. l.. Harris, at
torney TO the board of agriculture, went
to Washington today to see the secre-
tary of agriculture about the settle
ment of the quarantine line against
Texas fever. 1t is desired to so arrange
it as to allow North Wilkesboro to be
a shipping point for cattle. AS matters
now stand all cattle are sent to Abing-
don, Va, and this cuts this state out of
much business.
The force of 200 men at work in the
sulpher mine at Clonse's near Char
lOtte, has been reduced one-half.
Assurances are given that New Bern
is to become quite a successful tobac-
co market. This is its first season.
The opening sale will be held Au-
gust eth.
The superintendent of Public instruc-
ton sends the following to the county
supervisors. You ana your county
board of education will arrange TO have
the census of the school children taken
accurately some convenient time this
fall. This must be one before the first
Monday in January. 1898. because the
apportionment must be made by the
townships and per capita. This census
will be accepted at this office for the
one required first Monday in June,
1885,
He also says to the county supervis-
ors: "The reorganization of the public
school system of North Carolina, ac-
cording to the act of the last genera
assembly, is now complete. The work
ing force of the system consists of the
state board of education, the state SUI
perintendent Of public instruction, the
county boards of education, the county
supervisor, the township committed
and the teachers. We must work to.
gether. We must make a success OF
our efforts to educate the masses ir
North Carolina. AS head Of the sys'
tenn for the state, 1 shall expect much
of you."
The board of education elected by thu
pOpulists in Wilson, and which tn
| state superintendent of public instruc'
ton refused to recognize, will bring sui
! against him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
Trorl,:s Over q Lynching Anticipated

Birmingham, Ala, July 20.-A special
to The State-Herald says: A race war
is on at RivertOn, Ala, a town of 500
inhabitants n serious results are
feared. A negro-attempted a criminal
assault on Mrs. S. L. Vaughan, an es-
Unable white woman, Monday after
noon, but was beaten off n the
~neighborhood aroused. A searching
party is aid to have caught him and
shot him, but this they will not admit.
After the lynching the whites became
incensed and threatened to exterminate
the negroes. Both sides are armlng
and n white man has been seriously
injured. Mrs. Vaughan is in a delicate
condition and her death is momentarIly
expected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23

Birmingham. Ala, July 20.-Acting
Mayor Pearce, requests the Associated
Press papers to give prominence 10 the
following lard from the county health
officer: The only -four decided case
of smallpox in this city have been re-
moved. All other suspicious cases are
being rapidly taken to the pest house.
The people are bling generally vacci-
mated. Business move I'm it's general
channels. Within forty-eight hours
every suspicious ease will be out OF the
city and most vigorous measures viii
be constantly used to prevent the d.
sease from spreading. There is no
need for alarm. All v~accinated people
are safe n this remedy We are en-
forcing"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
A Building and Loan Company in Finan.
cfal Troubles

Macon, Ca, July 2O.-Milo Abel has
g~arnisheed all stockholders in this
city for the Southern Building n
Loan Association, of Huntsville, Ala,
on a claim of 1000 due him by the
company. No one suspected that the
was in bad circumstances un-
til Abel made a demand for the money.
The company could not pay it and he
at once proceeded to garnishee the
stockholders. A large portion of the
stock is held in Macon. The associa-
ton was regarded as one of the strong
est in the country and before
in it's history has it been forced to go
into the courts. The company has a
capital of 81, 600, 900 and has always
met it's obligations promptly. The COM
pany has, perhaps, more stockholders
than sry other similar organization in
the sout;l. large amounts being held in
all the Southern states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
Excitement Over the Alaska Gold Discov.

San Francisco, July 20.-The excite
ment of the recent discoveries of gold
IL Alaska still continues here and when
the steamer Excelsior leaves for st.
AIichaels next Sunday she will carry
All the miners supplies she can hold.
The Excelsior will be the last steamer
to sail this year from San Frasciso to
connect with the Yukon steamers, but
there is already talk Of chartering an
other steamer to take up a crowd of
miners. No more news from the Klon-
dixie regions will be received until the
steamers leaving here and Seattle have
returned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
Bautast Day ut NaahviIle

Nashville, Tenn, July D.-The day has
been cloudy with frequent showers, but
the influx OF visitors to attend the Bap-
fist day was large and all day and tongiht
the exposition grounds were thronged. Al
4 o'clock this afternoon in the auditorium
lists. There were no exercises other than
addresses and music. President j. w
Thomas delivered an address OF welcome
for the exposition, and President Chap
man. Secretary wilkins and Dr. MoIney
Williams. of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union. responded After the reception
there were dress parades by the military
and tonight concerts and fireworks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
A Trick That Is not Pleasing.
of The Messenger

GoldsbOrO, N. c., July 10.
At the railroad ticket Office and
waiting room here there is a practical
joker who monkeys with the patrons of
the road in a way liable to give Of
Tense. He has so connected the ham
die of the drinking cup and the ice
water cooler as to give a sharp and
painful electric shock to the stranger
who may want a drink of water while
he waits for his train. 1t is alleged
that this peculiar trap was laid to
discourage the street gamins who run
in for water. But all the same it
hurts the friends and patrons of the
road, and it should be suppressed. Prac-
teal jokes of this sort are out Of place
when practiced on the travelling pub
liz
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23

she point that The n1Ution was dilatory
ard was sustained by speaker.
Mr.. Sayers' motion to concur was
carr.ed-ifs - "a The bill was rent
To further conference
TIE house sssrn at 6:35 O'Clock. adj
journed until Mon~lay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
PARTIAL REPORTS BY THE TWO
CONFERENCES COMMITTEES.

Reports Agreed to and Further Conference
Ordered-House Concurs in the senate
Amendment Limiting the Cost of Armor
Plates tn $500 Per on-Th senate Passes
Another Cuban Resolufion-The Pacific
Railroad Matter Goes Over.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23

Pittsboro Record: The blackberry crop
is very ~bountifu1 this year aud Is a perfect
Godsend to many persons. who are EeUlrs
quantities here every day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-07-23
WAR IN REPUBLICAN RANKS.
POSSIBILITIES MAKE ATTACK ON
SPENCER BLACKBURN.

The Cobb-Duncan Fight for the Revenue
Coliectorship-COntroversy as to Wilson
County Board of Education-Otho Wilson
Does not Sign the Commissioners Opin-
ion as to Railway Rates-PostOffice Burg
lars Captured July Crop Report.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Suit Over Sprainsd Foot.

A suit has been begun by Mrs.
Mary C. Scott, wife of Sylvester NJ.
Scott. of Elizabeth. n j., which is
probably without parallel in the BIZ
cycle world. The suit is for S.. 200
damages and is directed against
Clarence H. Shinn. of Lakewood, a
bicycle dealer, who also gives bicycle
lessons. Last Summer Mr.. Shinn had
an establishments at the Resort House,
Point Pleasant Mrs. Scott, who was
Summering there, took number of
lessons from his instructors. AS she
was aiighting from the wheel, she
turned her ankle over by stepping on
stick, so it is alleged spreining it.
Scott first presented his wife's bill for
medical attendance. TO Mr.. Shinn,
who refused to pay it: Now Mrs.
Scott has brought suit In the New
Jersey Supreme Court through her
counsel, former State Senator Fred
eriek c. Marsh, of Elizabeth, for the
above amount.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Tour to Gettysburg, Euray. and
Washington.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has arranged for most de-
Iightful seyen-days tour to the
Gettysburg Battlefield, Caverns of
Luray, and Washington. to leave
New York September 3. 1t will be
In charge of one of the company's
tourist agents, and will cover an in
tensely interesting section of the
upper South. An experienced chap
eron. whose especial charge will be
uneseorted ladies, will accompany the
trip throughout Round-trip rate,
including all necessary expenses
during the entire trip, $27 from New
York. 500 from Trenton. $24 from
Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points
For Itineraries and full :nfor-
nation apply TO tickets agents, Tour
ist Agent. 1896 Broadwa New York,
or address Gee. w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station. Philadelphia.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Fell Into a Mill Pond.

Louis Soffel of Colts Neck had a
narrow escape from drowning last
Wednesday night in his mill pond.
The recent rains had swollen the
brook and pond to a considerable
height and as the gates had not been
raised, the water threatened to carry
the dam away About midnight on
Wednesday night, Mr.. Soffel and
Chas. Matthews went to the dam to
raise the gates. As Mr. Soffel was
forcing the lever down the timber of
the dam yielded to the pressure of the
wafer At the same time the lever
flew up and struck him over the eve.
stunning him He fell into the pond
and was carried swiftly along by the
current.
When he had gone about distance
of SOC yards ne managed to catch on
to some bushes and clalnbered up on
the bank. He was taken to his home
and DR.. Freeman of Freehold was
sent for. He made an examination
of Mr.. Soffels injuries and found that
two ribs had been broken. 1t is pre-
sumed that this injury was caused by
one OF the timbers striking him while
he was in the water He also re-
ceived severe cut over the eve
where he had been struck by the
lever
The distance from the top of the
dam to the water on the other side is
As feet.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Who Owns The Property?
Red Bank Standard;


The recent establishment OF the
dividing line between Monmouth
and Middlesex counties has created a
dispute to the title of about two acres
OF land between the heirs of the late
Charles Heuser and Arthur Bell:
Their farms adjoin Heuser's land
living in Monmouth County. For
seventeen years past Heuser held
possession of the two acres OF land,
and he spent a great deal of money
and time in improving it for cnltl-
walton. 1t was understood and accept
ed that the country line ran so to place
these two acres OF land on Heuser's 5
side. but the last survey placed the
land ia Middlesex and now Bell claims
ownership, a. the deeds call for
division OF the farms at the county
line. Bell has employed a lawyer and
Instituted suit against the Heasers
to dispossess them of the two acres OF
land. and also to recover 500 dam.
ages for being deprived OF the use OF
the land. for three years past. lhe
II eusers will fight the suit unless an
easer way of settlement present ltseii.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
FROM NEAR BY TOWNS.
MoRGANyILLE NOTES.


Mr. and Mrs. Garret Cottrell are
of the late James Fl. Cottrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Craig Conover and
daughter Miss Margie and Miss Ada
Vance, of East Orange, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs j. ID. Smock
on Sunday.
Mr.. Chas. Fort, of Atlantic High
lands, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Tunis and family on Wednesday
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Smock has re-
turned from fortnight's visit to Mrs.
Smock's Parents Mr. and Mrs. J a..
Sickles at Red Bank.
Miss Laura P. Cottrel and Mrs. J..
II. ID. VanMarter took a spin on their
wheels TO Red Bank and Long Branch
one day last week.
Miss Mamie p Tunis spent Sunday
with Miss Laura P Cottrell.
Mr.. A. Hardy, who was recently
burned out has rebuilt and is ready
to serve his customers as in the past.
Mr.. John C. Dill is occupying part
of the house owned by Mr.. A. Hardy
until he can rebuild his house which
was burned a short time ago.
The farmers in this vicinity are very
much discouraged on the account of
the continual rains. The potatoes
are commencing to rot and fruit is
suffering from The extreme bad
weather. Tomatoes and peppers
are in very poor condition on ac-
count of rain.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Death at State Camp.

Private Cornelius Ward OF East
Orange, and member of Co. |, in
camp at Sea Girt was taken suddenly
i'll while in bathing Sunday about
noon Ward and other members of
the company were having a swim,
when his comrades noticed he seemed
to be in distress. They then saw him
floating on his back, but as he was
an excellent swimmer nothing was
thought Of this. Uhe truth was re-
vealed. however, when an unusually
large wave suddenly tossed him help
less upon the stony beach. After
working for an hour Lieutenant
Colonel Myers, the post surgeon, pro
nounced all efforts useless, and the
corpse was caken to Manasquan.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
tuberculosis is Scarce.

The State Tuberculosis Commission
held a meeting at the State House
recently. Reports showed that
they had entirely exhausted the
funds at their disposal. The commits
sion, however, was encouraged by the
fact that there is very little tubercu-
losis in the State at present. 1t is be-
lieved that only few cattle will have
to be killed, and that where it is
necessary to dispose of any the farm
ers can be induced to wait for their
money until October 1st, when the
new appropriation of $1,000 will be
available.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
New Passenger station I'm New
York

The Central Railroad OF New Jersey
has begun the operation Of new
ferry between the foot of Whitehall
street and the Jersey City Terminal.
The great convenience of such a
ferry will readily be appreciated by
those that desire to reach almost any
part of New York City. Brooklyn or
Staten Island Adjoining the White
hall street terminal are the Brooklyn
and Staten Island ferries and the
steamboat line for Coney Island and
Manhattan Beach via Bay Ridge. The
four lines of Elevated Railroad. ter
inmate here. as well as the Broadway
cable and Belt Line street railroads,
making it the most Central point in
New York City. Ladies on shopping
mission, person destined to the thea
tres and Coney Island viii find the
shortest, most direct and convenient
route. Ferry boats" Easton" and
"Maueh Chunk. both new, are in
service and make haIf-hourly trips be-
tween Jersey City and New York,
connecting direct with principal
trains
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Kite FIyinu at Sea eirt.

Prof William H Eddy. the scientific
kite flyer, experimental on the parade
grounds at Sea Girt SATURDAY. and
Monday On Saturday afternoon he
made the first experiment ever at
tempted in which colored smokes are
used as signals The experiment
proved very successful. The smoke
was sent forth in long, heavy streak
and was produced in several colors
by the use of different chemicals.
Saturday evening he tested several
powerful chemical signal lights.
They could be seen at Asbury Park
distance Of about 10 miles. Monday he
photographed the ceremonies of camp
with his camera so feet above the
tent tops
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
To Saving Inc St.Paul, $3.50. 900.

Bv decision handed down last week
nv .ludge Brown. in the United States
District court of New York, the Inter-
national Navigation company, owners
Of the American line of steamship,
will have to pay $l60.000 to the Merritt
Wreeking company, the Chapman
Derrick company and the insurance
company of the North America for
saving the ST. Paul when she went
ashore at Long Branch on January "A,
1896. The two wrecking companies
and the insurance company pulled the
st. Paul off the beach and saved the
cargo. The ST. Paul is valued at
So. csc, 900, and her cargo was worth
s. $3.50. .9S9. The rescuers put in claim
for salvage which was disputed by the
steamship company. OF the amount
awarded, $i31. 275, So is charged TO the
St. Paul and $2S, ,7e4 35 to the cargo
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
Important Suits Settled.

The suit of the Barber Asphalt
Company against Long Branch CITY
for $50. 900 for part payment for paw
ing Broadway and Third avenue has
been settled.
The asphalt company in January
last obtained judgment IN the Mon
mouth County Circuit Court Tor the
value of notes held together with III
terest. amounting in all to $32, 600.
The citv appealed from the decision.
The matter has been resting in this
shane for the last three or four
months. The asphalt company after
ward applied for a writ OF mahdamus
to compel Assessor Nelson TO levy an
additional tax for $50, 900. Nelson re
fused to levy the assessment.
Monday Mr.. Griffith, representing
the Barber company, met with Mayor
Blodgett and Commissioners Reed,
sherman. Muholland and Chandler,
when the matter was reviewed and
satisfactory settlement made. Ife
basis for settlement is as foliows:
The Commissioners agree not to
push the appeal. and the asphalt
company NOT to execute Judgment,
the city PAYS the company $40, 600
cash on notes and $4,000 on interest
at once: $4,000 is to be paid IN sixty
davs. and the balance, $4,000, III
eighteen months.
The property-owners along the Inc
of the Improvement have been reas-
sessed. in order to make the city :
claim against them hold good. Ihey
will be competed to pay their
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05

Vice President A. E. Ballard. of the
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Associa-
tion, announced at the Auditorium
services Sunday morning that the
Executive Committee of the associa-
tion had requested Bishop j. n. Fftz-
gerald, of Newark, to take charge of
all the special religious meetings to
be held on the camp grounds this
Summer, and that he had consented
to do SO. Bishop FitzgeraId's official
episcopal residence is Newark, but he
has about concluded to make Ocean
Grove his permanent home.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05

From letter written by Rev. j. Gun
derman, of Dimondale, Mich, we are per-
mitted to make this extract; II nave no
hesitation in recommending DR.. Kings
New Discovery, as the results were a.
most marvellous in the case of my wife.
While I was pastor of the Baptist church
Of River junction she was brought down
With pneumonia succeeding La Grippe.
Terrible parcxisms Of coughing would
last hours with little interruption and 1t
seemed as if she could not survive them.
friend recommended DIR. Kings New
Discovery; it was quick in its work and
hiohlv satisfactory in results. Trial bot
tIes frae At Walkers Pharmacy
Regular size SOC. and S1.00
The Monmouth inquirer., 1897-08-05
ns.iahfuI Summer Tours.
Two Tours 30 the North via Peuu-
s,Ivania Railroad.

For the convenience OF those who
seek the most attractive way OF spend
ing a Summer holiday, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has arrang-
ed two delightful tours to the North
under the personally lly-conducted tour
ist system. July % and August II.
The points Included in the Itinerary
and the country traversed abound in
natures beauties, No matter how
much may be expected, one cannot
be disappointed in Watkins Glen.
Niagara Falls. Thousand Islands.
Quebec, Montreal, Au Sable Chasm,
Lakes Chanplain and Geolge. Sara
toga, or the Highlands of the Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one
of the company's tourist agents, as
sisted by an experienced lady as
chaperon, whose especial charge will
be unescorted ladies'
The rate of 800 from New York.
Brooklyn. Newark, Trenton. PhaIa-
delphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore and
Washington covers railway and boat
fare for the entire round trip, parlor-
car seats. mealse route. hotel enter
tainment, transfer charges, carriage
hire-in fact, every item of necessary
expense.
For detailed itinerary. tickets, or
any additional information. address
Tourist Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, 1896 Broadway, New York
$50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn: or Geo
w. Boyd, Assistant General Pa ssen
ger Agent, Broad street Station, P hi
adelphia.