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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
An Endemic Of Suicides

New York, October 1.-Nearly a score
of unfortunates met tragic deaths in
and about this city today. It was sui
eide day. No day within recent years
has been SO replete with tales of weak
human nature. Here is the list:
Mrs. Caroline Rivinius, of West
Point, N. Y, and her children, Laura,
Is years old; William, aged II; Albert,S,
and Elizabeth, 5, found dead in the
West Shore hotel at Forty-second
street and Eleventh avenue, asphyxi-
ated by gas, thought to be murder and
suicide.
Harmon S. Burt, Of Norwich, Conn,
registered at the Devonshire hotel,
East Forty-second street, as E. w.
Smith, of Providence, r. l., found dead
in bed from poison.
A man registered as c. F. K. Royce,
San Francisco, CAL, found dead at the
Grand Union hotel. A tube through
which gas vas flowing from an open
jet was in his mouth. Nothing was
found by which he might be identified.
DR.. Robert w. F1agg, a prominent
young physician Of Yonkers, who came
to this city last night with his bride,
leaped from the window in his apart
ment in the Murray Hill hotel this
morning, for what reason It is not at
present known, fractured his skull and
injuring himself otherwise so badly
that he died late this afternoon.
Theo. Miller. out Of work, killed him
self by shooting at his boarding house
on Seventh avenue
Rudolph KnOche, out of work, drank
carbOlic acid at his home on East Fiji
ty-eighth street and died an hour later.
At White Plains, Edward L. Hafner
and Frank c.. Holly, of Norwalk coun-
ty, the former a cigar merchant and
the latter in the employ of a druggist
supply company, were found dead in
their apartments, asphyxiated by gas.
At a picnic in the outskirts Of Brook
Ign, William Klynger killed John Nc
Nally by a blow with his fist. It was in
a fight and Klynger's skull is said to be
fractured.
Mrs. Bertha Hummel died in the
Seney hospital in Brooklyn from the
effects of carbOlic acid which she took
while respondent this morning.
Julia Quito. of Brooklyn, worn out
by family troubles, ended her life to-
night in a draught of carbolic acid.
George Martin, serving a sentence
for burglary in the Kings county pen
itentiary, cut his throat this afternoon
with a piece Of glass, part of a broken
lamp chimney, and canno o
Michael Walsh was found dead at the
Fulton hotel, from the effects, it is be-
lieved. or drugs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
QUO SUITS
To be Brought by Caldwell and Pearson
Against the Wilson's Question of Salary
of the Two Suspended Commissioners

To be Brought by Caldwell and Pearson
Against the Wilson's Question of Salary
of the Two Suspended commissioners
Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., October attorney
General Walser has issued leave to
Caldwell and Pearson to bring quo war
ranto actions for possession OF offices
as railway commissioners.
The attorney general has no control
power his opinion in the matter OF the
commissioners would have and re-
piled: II cite the following opinion by
United States Attorney General Brews-
ter which exactly covers the case:
The attorney general a no control
over a head Of a department to whom
an opinion is addressed nor could he
with propriety express any judgment
concerning the disposition Of a matter
to which the opinion relates, that being
something wholly within the admins
tration, sphere and duties Of such head
of the department."
Auditor Aver was asked what he in
tended to do regarding the issue of
warrants to the commissioners and re-
piled: LAS I see it I SAnGll issue the
warrants to the two Wilson's up to
September oath and the character of
any proceedings hereafter might have
some influence as to future proceedings
Of this department. If bonds can be
given to indemnify thexState directly
against anybody who might draw
money for compensation 1 don't think
there would be any hesitancy in pay
ing it,"
The state grants a charter to the
North Carolina Publication Society, of
Raleigh. The c%orporators are Josephus
Daniels, John C. Drewry, George Allen,
j. S. G. Carpenter, H.. E. Litcnford, T.
B. Womack and w. J. Peele. 1t is to
publish books and pamphlets and buy
copyrights.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
A Close Bicycle Race

Philadelphia, October John Frank
Starbuck, OF Philadelphia, this after
noon defeated Jimmie Michael, 1.-THE
Welsh wonder" in a twenty-five mile
paced race ON the one-third mile board
track at Willow Grove, by The. narrow
margin OF six yards. 1t was one of the
most exciting middle distance races
lever seen here. Starbuck's time for
the twenty-five miles was AZ minutes
2 1-5 econds and Michaers 4702 2-5.
Each man was in the lead three times
during the raee hat neither led by more
than forty yards at any time and the
race was in doubt to the finish.
Michael led during the first ten miles.
Starbuck was in front during the elev-
enth and twelfth miles and Michael led
on the thirteenth. On the next mile
StArhuck again assumed the lead and
held it until the twenty-first smile, wheH
Michael took command. From the
twenty-frst mile to the finish it was a
battle royal. In the twenty-fourth
Starbuck forged a head and maintain
ed the lead to the end, winning by
about six yards.
Both men rode in magnificent form
and caught their pacing teams in beau
tiful style. Each man suffered some
what in the pacing, chains breaking
frequently in the big sextuplets. When
these accidents occurred the rear o
testant would follow his opponent Ind
use him for a pace marker until he
caught one of his own teams. The day
was raw and q stiff and chilling north
east wind blew the track. Not
w~ithstandfng this, however, over 5000
persons travelled to Willow Grove to
zee the great race
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
AT THE
Four and Sixty Students Prss.s.
Our Governor In Dem aud -Kobess 0sa
cock Rs-elected President Of the Atlsnese

Four and Sixty Students Preesoe.
Our Governor In Dem aud Robert 0sa
rock Reelected Prvsiieas Of the Atlasese
:Railrosd
Especial to The M~essenger.)
Raleigh. n. c.. September 3o-The
number Of students actually present 1t
the university today is $50. which
breaks all records there.
Governor Russell is invited to open
the Winston Tobacco Associations fair
November 3rd, to participate In the
parade and to be the guest of the ass0-
citation. He is also invited to open the
colored state fair at Raleigh Novem-
Der End.
Secretary Of State Sherman sends the
Governor a formal invitation for this
state to make an exhibit at the Paris
exhibition in 1900 in accordance with
the act Of congress inviting all the
states to participate.
The council Of state agree to lease to
Raleigh for even years its granite
quarry half a mile east of the city. It
was from his quarry that stone used
in building the capitol was taken
Judge Ewart was here today to zee
the governor, as he says, on semi-pub-
lie business.
Robert Hancock is reelected pre4k-
dent of the Atlantic and North Carroll
ma railroad, D. NJ. Staunton secretary
and treasurer. A semi-annual dividend
of l per cen is declared.
Judge VanWyck. nominated by Tam
many for mayo of Create New York,
is "a brother-in-law of General R r.
Hoke.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

Convention OF Democratic Alliance OF New
New York, October 1.-At the city
nominating convention Of the demo-
cratic alliance of Greater New York,
held tonight, Henry George was unani-
mously nominated for mayor. The NOM
mating speech was made by Charles
Francis Adams. The nomination was
greeted with enthusiastic applause.
The platform in part follows:
The democratic alliance is q body
Of democrats loyal to the policy Of the
great democratic party. Our aim n
object was to find a basis for united
action of all democrats in the pending
municipal contest. We deemed it eS-
sential that the democratic party Of
Greater New York should re-affirm the
Chicago platform, pledge itself to the
policy Of municipal ownership n 0p-
GRAFTON of franchises and to the prin-
ciple Of direct employment instead Of
the contract system.
I'VE insisted that the candidate fox
mayor must be a man whose character
and acts in the past as well as the
stand he took during the last cam
paign offer the strongest guarantees
for his faithful adherence to this poll
cy. We took steps at the prope time
oAAA III 00S IA W opPAA NAC oA60AA~
cation which pretends to stand for true
democracy. Of the position taken and
Of u firm purpose to maintain 1t. Pa
tiently, yet watchfully, we awaited the
result.
The action Of the city convention Of
September 30th is clear to all men,
Tammany and her allies hide away
the national banner Of democracy and
are ashamed to march under it's folds.
The Benedict Arnolds Of last fall who
deserted to the enemy on the v Of
battle are to be restored to places OF
honor and friendship; the franchise
grabbers are to retain their clutch on
the city's highways, by Tammany's aid
and c~Onnivance. Thus Tammany and
her allies separate themselves in prin-
ciples and policy, from the great dem
ocratic party Of the nation and must
be looked upon solely as a Dee body
of ~unprincipled spoils hunters, unfit to
sit in the councils Of the party whose
doctrine they ignore and who's honor
they betrayed.
1T becomes out solemn duty TO lift
up the flag of true democracy, and to
appeal from faithless and ~treacherous
leaders to the a and file Of honest
democratic voters"
The platform also declares in favor
Of municipal home rule, municipal own
ership and operation Of franchise. ;
cent railway fares, $1.00 gas, eight
hour day and prevailing rate Of wages.
representation Of labor in administra-
ton and legislative branches Of the city
government, free n open air places
for h holding Of public meetings and
opposition to government by injunction.
A conference committee was ap-
pointed to confer with all others I'm
sympathy with the Henry George
movement and to arrange for a mass
meeting. Then the convention Ad-
journed until next Monday night
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
Getting Too Near Home
From

A Yorkshire socialist, explaining to
a friend the principles of socialism, re-
marked that all possessions should be
shared equally.
IF you had two horses" said the
friend, would you give me one?"
"Of course replied the socialist.
And if you had two cows. would
you do the same?"
"Of course I should"
well, %supposing now" said the
friend slowly, you had two pigs.
would you give me one of them?''
"Eh! tha's Eettin' over near home"
said the other slyly; 'tha knaws I'VE
got two pigs"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
VICTIM OF ASSASSINATION
CLARK Dies of His Wound-Gathering Of
C"lOred Notables-Nseded Reforms In
Court Proceedings

ColOred NOta blee-N Reforms In
Court Proceedings
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville. September 80.
Frank Clark died last night
of his injuries, and the secret history
of his assassination is probably buried
with him; for the police believe firmly
that he knew his assailant. Clark ac-
counted for his whereabouts on that
night up to 1:30 o'clock, but where he
went, or what he did, from that hour,
when he left the Atlantic Coast Line
coal shute. half a mile distant, to 4:30
o'clock, when he reached his door, is in
volved in mystery.
Bishop Hoods Silver Anniversary
gave very gratifying evidenc of the
nature in which he is held by his church
and people, while the services Of the
three or four days developed a high or
der of ability in the dignitaries of his
religious denomination. Evans Chapel
was crowded during the exercises. many
whites forming part Of the congrega-
ton.
In the t-yo most important cases tried
in the( yerior court last w~eek-HOlmes
charged with murder, ana Simpson
with ~rape-verdicts of acquittal were
rendered. No one can follow the pro-
ceedings Of a court for the
disposal Of criminal business without
being impressed with the fact that the
public recital of testimony in certain
cases is an outrage upon decency-an
unwarrantable qualification Of the pru-
riency Of court idlers, and a pernicious
source of Generalization. All such evil
dence should be taken before a jury
with closed doors. The court house is
the temple Of justice, the property Of
the people,, but not on this account
should it be a school for scandal, a hot
bed of obscenity, to pollute the minds Of
the young.
The Fayetteville chamber of COM
merce recently promised that cotton
growers should find the top price for
their staple in this market, and buyers
are faithfully redeeming this pledge.
We are giving the very utmost that
the claw allows" but, all the same. the
price seems to have broker all to
pieces. When the crop gets out of the
hands of the farmer and into the grasp
of the Spectator, it will go up.
The Holt factory village is abundant
ly blessed with religious advantages.
Besides the Presbyterian church, of
which mention was recently made, a
Baptist church is approaching compile
ton.
Mrs. John B. Broadfoot leaves today
to spend a short time with friends in
Raleigh. Miss Mary Oliver, of New
Bern, h has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. B.. r. Huske, returned home yes
terday. Mr.. Walter Hanks, of Pitts
!, boro is pleasing his many friends by a
short stay with US.
Your Mr.. Crews was shaking hands
| with Fayetteville friends and patrons
! yesterday. Like the bad boy, he is
! perhaps at rest when he is asleep.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05
To Establish Long Distance Telephone
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The MeSSenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., October General
Meanry, superintendent of the Bell Tel
ephone Company, stated to the railway
commission today hat it intended tO
establish long distance telephone con-
nections between every town Of promi-
hence in North Carolina and also con
nection with northern cities and would
expend a r sum in the State.
Senator Daniel in a powerful speech
this afternoon asserted h a a reduction
of rate would drive the company out of
the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

G0yCOt0VIlA0 AICS0l0u Wells
The Fayetteville Observer of Friday
says:
Captain Wright and Mr.. Novitzky
have done Jul community a great ser
vice in demonstrating that it is posi-
bic to get the very finest of water with
In the limits of our town at a depth of
200 to 237 feet. Numbers, many sending
from a distance, get their drinking
water from n or the other Of the
three wells so Iar bored. Those who
use these waters declare that they ban
ish dyspepsia completely. Captain
Wright has gained IL pounds, Captain
r. p. Powers nearly as much, and 9TH
ers more or less. since beginning to use
the water a few weeks ago. Messrs.
Wright and Novitzky have h ma
chinery and are prepared to bore wells
successfully throughout this section.
They should be p%atronized in prefer
ence to parties from a distance"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

Why not profit by the experience of
others. Thousands of grateful men
and women have been rendered healthy
ind happy by the useb Of Febricura,
(Sweet Chill Tonic with Iron), a skill
full combination of the most approved
remedies, which will promptly ure
any case of Chills and Fever. It is
sold by reputable dealers, who will not
ask you to thy inferior articles for h
sake of extra profit. Guaranteed to
cure or money refunded. Sold by ].
c.. Shepard. J. H. Hardin and H. L.
Fentresc
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

John Griffin, OF GAINESVILLE, g., says:
II never lived a day for thirty years
without suffering agony, until a box
of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured
my piles" For piles and rectal troubles,
cuts, bruises, sprains, eczema and ali
skin troubles We Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is unequalled. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

It is a mistaken idea thai 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 or Lungs. Pleasant to take
Children like it. Sold by J. c. Shep-
ard, j. H. Hardin and Fl. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

Harris Essence Ginger quickly cures
Summer complaints caused by changes
In drinking water-Climatic changese
unripe fruit, etc., D~iarrhoea, Dysen-
terry, Cholera Morbus. Nausea, vomit-
ING. F1atulency, Cramps, Collie and all
internal pains. Sold by J. C.. Shepard.
]. H. Hardin and 81. I. Tentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

'They don't make much fuss about
it," We are speaking Of De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers, the famous little pills
Or constipation, b~iliousness, and all
stomach and liver troubles. They "
grippe. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

It heals everything except a broken
heart. may be said of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseAseaL
cuts. burns, bruises. letter, eczema aAd
all skin troubles may be cured BY e
quickly and permanentl~. r. r. Bella
my.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

Burning, itching skin diseases in
stantly relieved by De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, uneQualled for cuts,
bruises, burns. 1t heals without leav-
ing a scar. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

Our most eminent physicians pre-
scribe Harris Emulsion Of Cod Liver
Oil' with Creasote and the Hypophos-
phites. Sold by J. c. Shepard, ]. III.
Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-05

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. r.. Beliamy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-22
The Census spOiIs.

1t will soon be time to take the census
again. In fact. a census bill is now on
the calendar of the Senate, and will come
UP for consideration early in the approach
ing session of congress. Under the terms
Of the pending bill. there would be
grand revel In the spoils of patronage, as
has been the case heretofore. The bill
is apparently drawn with the purpose In
view of providing a number of plums to
be distributed among the workers of the
republican party. 1t recites that the cen
sus employees shall be appointed "at the
discretion OF the director of the census,
and not otherwise" This Is to shut out
the merit system. The bosses want the
Offices as a fund with which to pay politi-
cal debts and buy future support. There
were more than 5000 persons employed In
Washington In working up the data OF
the late census. The next census will
probably cost more than that Of 1890,
hence 1t can be seen how much there is
in it for the political spoilsmen, If their
plans get through congress.
The influences which would be brought
matter of distributing the patronage may
be in some degree judged by the person
mel of the Senate's census committee. That
committee is headed by Thomas II. Car
ter, of Montana, formerly national chair
man of the republican party. 1t Is unnec-
essary to say that Senator Carter is
spokesman, and that he believes in making
every appointment count in winning votes
for the republican party, no matter
whether the public service Is placed in
competent hands or not. The next mem
Der is Senator Hale of Maine, who has
steadily opposed the application of the
civil service reform principle to the cen
sus. The third member is Senator Thorn
as c. Plat of New York. What Mr..
Plat thinks of patronage and the public
service is too well known to need COM
ment. The other members of the commit
tee are PettigreW, Cannon McEnery, Tur-
pie, Fairbanks and White. The republic
cans are in the majority. With a director
of the same way of thinking as them
selves, there would be a great rake off"
in patronage for the G.. o. p. There is
possibility that Robert p. Porter, the
man who spent the $11, 100000 appropriated
for the census of 1890, without finishing up
the work, will be the new director, since
Carroll D. Wright. although a republican,
is a civil service reformer, and would not
accept the office if it were to be made
political machine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-22
Solid vacation Enjoyment.

Two weeks ago a very queer stranger
appeared at one of the beach hotels on
the South Side, says the Chicago Record.
He was well dressed, well fed, and he
brought very assuring quantity of bag
gage with him. He was intelligent, genial
and hospitable, too for on several occa-
sSions he had friends come to dine with
him.
But he was queer.
-, call me at 6 o'clock sharp" he said 10
the clerk. Have the boy see to II that 1
am am wide awake before he stops knock
The clerk assured him that he wouldn't
be able to sleep after that boy got his
knuckles against the door panels.
Whois weeks the stranger Insisted on
o'clock call, with urgent provision that
ne be awakened thoroughly. Every morn
ing the boy pounded until his knuckles
must have been sore
At the first rat-tat the man in No. 212
WoEid grunt groan, and flop over.
humble "U-um?"
Then he would sigh, kick out with both
feet and call:
That's ali RI; m wake"
But the boy would hammer away until
an explosive voice would exclaim:
Good heavens! Let up, Will you! I've
been awake for an hour and a half"'
But the stranger, in all those two weeks,
never once came downstairs before $50
O'Clock.
Tho bell boy began to wonder first. Then
wonderment spread in the dining room
and out to the clerk. Finally the stran-
ger vas stared at on all sides. But while
he was awakened every morning at 8
O'Clock, he always ate 9 o'clock break
fast.
The other night he paid his final bill:
He was so pleasant over it that the
clerks curiosity took rein.
DO you know" said the clerk, you
are re-, sort Of a nine days wonder here?"
And I've shared in it," he continued;
may I ask you a question:"
Sure; fire away"
We'll, why the devil have you had us
calling you every morning at 6 o'clock
when you never got up till about 9!'
OH and the strangers face lighted
up. Say, that's the greatest scheme!
I'm on vacation. you know, and I've been
spending it in Chicago. At home, you
know, I'm called every morning at so
as to get down to work. And say-you
haven't any idea what a pleasure 1t is to
be called at when you don't have to get
up till 9! That calling business every
morning was the very richest part of all
my vacation
''Wel I'll be"
And to this day the clerk hasn't got any
further with that sentence.