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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-08-12
Prices Are Good
Unt;l Aug. Fl,

Lily Gloss Starch 4
All &c Prints, per yard ---------- s
Fancy Laundered Shift 38
j. T. Tobacco, per pound 80
Two Packages xxx Coffee 25
8 Bars White Russian Soap for Is
Straw Hats at Cost!
Hand Picked Navy Beans, a h. 2
b. II. Cove Oyster, 2-tb CAM ~
PaYlor Matches, IL boxes - 10
Glass Tea Set, 6 pieces 80
6 Pounds of Good Prunes--- %
All Csc Pocket Knives for- II
Lsaa1:oos' Shirt Waists at Cost!
US Fall Stock Calf Shoes,
Soleleather Insoles and Coun-
Misses Tan Shoes, latest style Is
Glidden Barbwire, per 10O-b.--- 2 20
Best White Salt, per barrel.---- l 90
soc Japan Tea, per tb----.------ %
q nHSYWYYnS 4, f1nI,En
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-08-12
We have the
...GOOds...

WE advertise just what we have
and sell just as we advertise.
1t takes nerve sometimes to sell
goods cheap in the face ola rising
market; but we have done just
what we agreed before, and we
propose to do it again..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Durrant's Last Hope DispelIed

San Francisco, December Slate
this afternoon the supreme court dis
PEELED the last hope OF W. H. T. Dur
rant, the murderer of Blanche Lamont
and Minnie Williams, by disposing in
a summary manner Of his two appeals
In a written opinion by Chief Justice
Beatty, which is concurred in by all
but one Of his associates the court af-
firms the judgment of Judge Bahers, in
remanding the prisoner 10 San Quen-
tin until the date set for his execution,
but reverses the sentencing OF Durrant
to be hanged on November 11th and
remands the case to the superior court
with instructions to proceed according
TO law. AS the remittur was ordered
issued il only remains to resentence the
condemned murderer. which viii pro-
baby be done tomorrow.
Justice GaroUtte alone diSsented from
this opinion. maintaining that Dur
rants appeals should have been dis
missed as the time required by law for
their perfection had been allowed to
lapse.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10

Port au Prince, December S.-There was
a lively fusillade here at IL o'clock last
night. No damage was done.
Count Schwerin the German charge
d affaires. was received by the president
tinues agitated and al the regulars and
the national guard are in readiness.
Shortly before O'Clock the president is
sued a proclamation to the people OF
Hayti, saying that for the second time
Hayti had yielded to German force, con-
trary to its rights. The government, ac-
ccrding to the proclamation. mad decided
to resist even 10 the last, but owing to
the lack Of promised moral influence, the
character of which is not indicated in the
proclamation. it was obliged to accept the
ultimatum. The proclamation Invites
the Haytian people to cease internal
quarreingS and to labor for the raising
up again of tne nation.
NJ. FEederique, managing editor OF The
Journal Impartial. and alleged author of
the Virulent articles attacking the Ger
mans, who is accused of desiring to ex-
cite the populace OF this place against
the government was arrested today and
taken on board a Haytian cruiser. 1T
the moment Of his embarkation thel e
was much excitement but order was
soon restored. The government has at
its disposal a sufficient number OF troops
and is taking all the necessary measures
to maintain order.
Berlin, December S.-The official ac-
count Of the collection of an indemnity
from Hayti, accomp anied by a salute OF
the German flag at Port au Prince on
Monday last. owing to the alleged ille-
gal arrest @; Herr Emil Lueders, says
that after the ultir:atum of Germany
had been delivered TO the Haytian gov
ernment. the German cruiser Stein clear
ed for action.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Proposed Financial Lsgt.latiOp

Washington, December S.-The houxr-
committee on banking and currency
which viii have the shaping OF n cor-
siderable portion of the financial leg
islation before the house, held its 6rx9
meeting this morning and outlined k7x
general plan Of action. In view oz
Secretary Cages recommended }on Gs
a comprehensive revision Of currency
and banking affairs, a resolution wasS
adopted inviting the secretary to EN-
body his views in a bill. The commit
tee was informed that the secretary
was now at work on n measure and
that il would be available for the COM
mittee in about a week.
Mr.. Hill, OF Connecticut, then pre-
cipitated a sharp debate by moving
that the committee act at once 10y re~
porting to the house a bin embudyinc
three Of the financial features whs.A
had the presidents approval. T'b-~e
were embodied in a bill. heretofore Of
fered by Mr.. Brosius, of Pennsylvania
and Mr.. Hill now proposed the fIr>xa
house Immediately. The three sectsoaa
provide: Bank circulation up To rfs>
par value OF bonds deposited: rc,suc-
ton of the tax on circulation to- one-
fourth of one per cent; the establ ish-
ment OF small banks in rural con-
munities.
The debate was proceeding with an
imation when at l. O'Clock the rn>ex-
ing went over, a vote on the HIM uso--
ton not having been reached.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
A Notorious Swindlcr Brought Back From
Europe

New York, December S.-CharIes Fish
er. alias J. 3. Ford. reached this city
today on board the steamer Teutonic
from England. Fisher is in custody of
a detective from Cincinnati. TO which
place he Is being taken 10 answer to the
charge of forgery, by which he IS alleg-
ed to have obtained a considerable sum
of money from the Cincinnati Coffin
Company.
According to the statement given out
by detectives in charge of the case to-
night. Ford is a rotorius forger whose
operations have extended over the
United States. While under arrest in
Cincinnati for attempting TO swindle the
First National bank there on Noveul ber
1otn, 1885. Ford made his escape. He
has served q long term in Sing Sing. and
while there he made the acqua intance
of several tsex thieves with whom, &c
cording to the record. he worked PhiIa-
delphia Washington. St Louis and a
number of other places. He was arrested
in England in 1894 in the Bank of Scot
land. where he had gone to secure q
check book on a forged order. He was
sentenced TO three years. but was par
doned in 1895. as the authorities thought
he was about to die of consumption.
Then he came back to this country and is
credited by the police with having been
engaged in extensive swindling in Rich
mond 81. Paul, Mimi, Cincinnati and
Baltimore.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Prince Henry COnsuIss Bismark

FREDERICKSBURG, December s.-Princss
Henry, OF Prussia, the commander k
the second squadron Of German war
ships bound for Kiao-Chou bay, visited
Prince Bismarck today and renainea
two hours in concultation with the
great statesman IL is unde rstOoi THAI
the far eastern situation was thorough
ly discussed. Prince Bismarck. who
is suffering from rheumatism in the
legs. was obliged TO remain in an IN
ralid's chair throughout the time OF
the princes visit.
On leaving Prince Bismarck. Prime
Henry said: Let me also salute thax
brow which my grandfather 80 ofte9
kissed" He then kissed Bismarck 0u
the forehead and cheek The aErxA
statesman wished him a safe vuymEE
good success and a happy return.
DR.. Schenwenger. Prince Bsmarck-a
physician, says the prince viii soon rc-
cover from the effects Of his recens
neuralgia pains.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
TO REDUCE WAGES
Fall River Cotton Mills Agree to Do So.
Twenty Eight Thousand Operatives Ell
fscted-A Strike Anticipated

Fall River, Mass, December Sat a
general meeting of the Cotton Manufac-
turers' Association today it was voted
unanimously to reduce all wages in the
mills of the city, the amount and time
of the reduction being left to commit
tee which for some time has had charge
of the matter 1t is understood that the
cut will not be less than 10 per cent. and
that it will go into effect on January 1st.
The cut will affect $4,000 operatives, who
are paid an aggregate weekly wage of
$l8OOO0.
For some months the executive COM
mittec of the association has been in
vestigating the situation in this city. The
price of print cloths for Il long time has
been the lowest in the history OF trade,
while the demand has been only fair.
Under these conditions the mills have
been selling at loss and the stock of
goods has been increasing. The commit
tee obtained the signature of every man
ufacturer in the city except one, who is
understood to be d. A. Brayton, of the
Durfee mill. private corporation.
AS no reduction could be ordered with
out the consent of every mill. the COM
mittee decided to report back to the aSsO-
cia ation. This was done at the general
meeting today and the committee receiv-
ed the unanimous approval of the asso-
citation upon it's suggestion that a reduc-
ton be made. 1t is anticipated that the
price OF weaving a cut of print cloth will
be reduced from IS to 16 cents.
The attitude of the employees on the
matter can hardly be stated until they
have had a chance to talk it over. and
none of the labor leaders will say much
about the subject until meetings have
been held. The feeling is prevalent that
before the matter is settled there will be
strike. but now large a proportion of
the operatives will take part, it is i'm
possible to say. Every effort, however.
viii be made TO avert such action.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
TO PATCH UP A PEACE
The Seaboard and Southern Railways -
Cease Their warfare

New York, December S.--Therc Ar<
the southern traffic situation growing
out OF the independent and aggr,-sxiyxr
attitude OF the Seaboard All Line ARE
soon to be ended and that the polScy -
that company will hereafter he ON. II
peace and cooperation. This cslansr
Of yolicy on the part OF the Senisoxrt
is said to be due TO the fact that frA
conduct has been most expensive Arsa
with no material gain for the share
holders
Within a recent period the Sealsuar7
has manifested n peaceful demeanor -
its competitors, and ii is now stated
on high authority that negotiations
are pending in which tn, PennsylvauiA
is actively concerned, looking to the
cessation OF hostilitieS on Che "a ps-1kxe
bay, which have been in progress rux
two years between the Seaboard M.1
the Southern. The Bay Line and rf,e
Southern have been maintaining -
very Improbable and peculiar war
fare, ostensibly in defense OF "A Irfn-
ciple and the result has been far frm
effecting a withdrawal from the bay
OF either line. The Seaboard insisted
that the only solution OF the proba-sn
was the Southern's withdrawal an6
in this the Southern did not occur.
There are evidences that an honor
able compromise between the two lines
is now under considera ton, and the pr1-
diction Is made that the Seaboard wiz
soon cooperate with other southcrn
lines and be satisfied with its share az
the business, whth the prospects OF div
idends in the near future.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10

detailed statement concerning each is

detailed statement concerning each Is
unnecessary.
The secretary then examines in detail
the seventeen alleged successful expedi-
tions He points out that the partial
success in one case was due to the
weakness Of the Spanish patrol Of the
Cuban coast; that in one case the Span
ish authorities at New York have ex-
onerated the officials Of the treasury
from responsibility; that in one case
the Spanish minister disagrees with
the legal advisors ec the Spanish lega-
ton and also disagrees with himself
as to the date of the alleged successful
expedition, and that the department
has no information warranting IT to re-
quest that any proceedings be instIu-
ted; that in three cases the vessels
have been wrecked and proceedings
against them are obviously impracti-
cable. while the principal in one case
is imprisoned that in five cases the
principals have been sentenced to i'm
prisonment, or are in prison; that in
one case the vessel Is under British
Jurisdiction and cannot, Therefore, be
reached by the United States, while the
principal has been sentenced to impriS-
onment in this country; that in three
cases the vessels have been libelled for
ofrfeiture on evidence furnished in part
by this department, and are awaiting
the action OF the courts; that in one
case the officers are under indictment;
that in one case the libel upon the
vessel was dismissed by the United
States district Judge; that in one case
the question Of insttuting proceedings
Is under consideration for further in
vestigation.
The case of the Silver Heels is in
cluded, as the vessel may have been
successful, though nothing has been
heard of her since her departure, six
weeks. ago; she may have perished in
the severe storm a few days after her
departure. Concerning that case, how
ever, it is to be observed that the col
leotor at New York reports that Mr..
Hand, representing the Spanish consul,
stated to him that he did not desire the
vessel detained at her dock, but seized
after departure therefrOm. Mr.. Hand
and Mr.. Thornhill stated that they pro-
posed that the Pinkerton detective
agency have the watching Of the Pier,
and they would advise the United
States marshal promptly Of tine depar-
ture Of the slOop and that they de-
sired the matter left in their own
hands
Secretary Gage makes NO estimate OF
the cost involved, which has evidently
been very large, deeming the extent
and results Of the work performed by
the department better measure of the
fidelity of it's officers to their Oaths and
a better standard by which to measure
their efficiency
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Raleigh. n. c., Decem mber 8.
Messenger Bureau,

Raleigh. n. c., December 8.
Rev. Mr.. Stringfield. who has been,
and is still. collecting for the Bapuis;
female university being built here. has
gone to the convention at oxford with
his report. He has collected this year
$12, 900. 1t will require $50. 900 addition
al TO complete the building and equip
IT and he hopes TO make good collec-
rions toward this amount from the
convention. The building is a beauti-
full one. and is beautifully situated.
The auditor says that there Will be
a greater amount Of taxes collected this
year than was first thought. Many
counties are reducing the insolvent list,
and many persons who have not paid
taxes for years are, through fear of
Imprisonment for non-payment. COM
ing up with their taxes. In Rowan
county the sheriff has collected $50. 600
as against $4,000 this time last year.
There are now forty-eight prisoners
in Wake county Jail. OF course this
number will be reduced each day as
the judge passes on through the docket
before the court.
The exposition car will soon start on
it's trip through thirty states. Those
in charge Of it here will in few days
have the exhibit complete, and they
have rendered ii TO St. Luke's Circle
Of Kings Daughters. Ten cents win
be charged for a few days for persons
wishing to go through the car. and
this money will go TO the Old Ladies'
Home, which charity is under the care
of ST. Luke'S Circle.
Mrs. Hicks, who died here 50 sudden
ly early yesterday morning, was not
the daughter of Mr. A. +. Page, Of
Aberdeen, but the niece. She was
buried here today. She was a lovely
woman in person and disposition, and
her loss Will be felt by many outside
Of her family.
Ryan, the wife murderer. at Green's
boro. has been sentenced by Judge
Adams TO be hung December 23rd. He
is Indifferent to his fate.
Mr.. Sam Watt, who came SO near
being killed by a street car in October,
has been moved from the hospital TO
his home in this city.
Keeper Burns at the capitol is busy
planting out $50 roses in the sQpare.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
The Smiths Island Case

tSpeCldI 10 1iic N1eSScIlStID
Raleigh, n. c., December S.-Judge
Purnell in his decree in the Smiths
Island title matter, holds that when the
government goes into court and seeks re-
lief, it has no special privileges, save that
the statute of limitation or laches on the
part of it's officers and agents are not
allowed to be pleaded against it, and no
allowance of any set-off, counter claim
or credit is permitted except as pro-
vided for by statute; and that the deed
from Smith and White to Burgwin,
(Smth being heavily involved in 1916
when the deed was made), though absc-
lutte on it's face, was really intended to
be a mortgage, is fraudulent and void
and passes no title. The decision is in
favor of the defendants.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Prince Henry starts for the East

Alton. December S-Prince Henry Of
Prussia started for Kiel this afternoon.
A number Of officers, headed by Gene
raj Count Waldersee, were at the rail-
way platform TO hid him farewell. The
prince thanked them and paid adieu.
He said: Il ask you to believe that in
going where the emperor's favor sends
me, I thank him for reposing such
confidence in me. In the name of the
emperor, 10 his honor and to the honor
Of the farherland. / VIII discharge the
duties of my command. Long live the
emperor"
The officers responded with a hearty
cheer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Opposition to Haw ''ian Annexation

Washington, December SIT is stated
by those in a position to know that
the reason the Hawaiian treaty is not
pushed in the senate is because the
friends Of the measure have grave
doubts as to their ability to secure the
necessary two-thirds vote to pass it.
The impression prevails that it may be
necessary to pass a joint resolution
and en0ex the islands by legislation.
1t has been found that a number of
sena tors who We're confidently counted
for the treaty are against it, while
others have expressed doubts about
hasty action. Senator Davis, chairman n
of the foreign relations committee.
says he is not yet ready to proceed
with the ereaty and canot now fix a
time when it will be taken up, although
he thought it would be considered be-
fore the holidays.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
RALEIGH'S INSANE ASYLUM
Annual Meeting Of the Board Of Dire ctors.
Report Of the Sup~rintenden - Good
work Done During the Past Year

y ork Done During the Past Year
Especial TO The MessengerD
Raleigh. y. c.. December s.-The an
nual meeting of the insane asylum d.
reckors was held here today Superin-
tendent Kirby's report says the year
has! ben very prosperous; more patients
thah ever before were received and
has been very prosperous: more pa tien;s
has been rejected who has offered the
slightest hope of being benefited by
treatment: fifteen epileptics have been
refused admission. There are now
dangerous class of cases and are almost
entirely incurabie. An increase OF the
number over that now under treatment
would be very dangerous. One hundred
and s. patients have been received
during the year. ninety-nine discharged
as cured. ten as improved, one as in
durable. twenty-eisht have died, OF only
per cent. of number treated.
The legislature having failed to make
an appropriation for heating and furn-
necessary to incur a debt of 81, $50. The
daily average Of patients next year is
estimated at 610 The per capita cost
of maintenance has fallen from s1.92
four years ago to S1.42 this year.
Governor ussell says he wants no ap-
plicant for admission rejected While he
is governor, yet the appropriation is
not large enough to permit of such in
crease in number.
The directors discussed the question
whether the steward should purchase
ON the open market as now, or wheth-
er he should ask for bids to furnish
articles desired.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Especial to The Messenger

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., December S.-United
States District Attorney Aycock says
a bill will be sent in tomorrow against
John A. Meeder, the swindling post
master at Little Hamlet in Warren
county. Some of Meeders hundreds
of victims are arriving here as wit
nesses against him. Three came today
from Arkansas and Alabama. Hun
dreds Of letters are sent in by victims.
Those here as witness say they were
deceived becaue Meeder as postmaster
certified that the German Novelty Com
pany, which was really his swindle,
was a reliable one, and would certain
ly give gold watch for list Of names
and one dollar.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
To Establish q Chair of History at Wake
Forest
Especial to The Messenger.

Raleigh, N. c., December S.-The
Wake Forest college trustees meet
at Oxford this week with the Bap-
tist state convention to establish a
chair Of history and political economy.
Among the arrivals today were Mrs.
Wharton j. Green, Miss Mabel Green
and George NJ. Rose, Of Fayetteville.
It is stated that in the past twenty
years $4,000 has been expended in pay
ment for services OF special counsel to
assist the attorney general in unusual
cases.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10

Washington, December8-A paper Was
circulated in the house OF representA-
tives today with view to bringing
about a conference OF those members
fayoring change in the present civil
service system. The paper was han
died by Representative Pearson. oS
North Carolina, and received numerous
signatures. The purpose, IL Is under
stood, is TO make the conference nom
political and to extend IL outside ar
the membership Of the civil serytca
committee, as some Of the men rrross
active in urging a revision Of the Law
are not on this committee. General
Grosvenor OF Ohio is among these. He
approved the plan OF a conference OF
those interested in the Subject and -
is likely 10 be held at an early day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Clerk Riddfck Cut Out of His Fees
Especial to The MesSenger)

Raleigh, n. c., December Sin the
district court today Judge Purnell
swore in A. c. Lehman and Miss
Frances Fortune, daughter of the
Clerk, ]. B. Fortune, as deputy clerks.
Lehman represented Clerk Fortune in
the court room. Clerk Riddick now
Judge Purnell announces that there
will be an adjourned term of the dis
trict court beginning January 3rd to
clear the criminal docket.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Extreme Weakness,

Il was so weak 1 could hardly walk
across my room. I had no appetite. l
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Before 1 had taken it many days my
pppetite was improving and L felt
stronger. I continued it's use until I
was able to work. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has also relieved me of asthma S.
A. MORRIS, Messic, n. c.
Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver medicine. Gentle. re-
liza BILE. sure
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
A Leap to Death

Chicago, December S.-John Schwinon
60 years of age, committed suicide this
afternoon by hurting himself from the
high bridge in Lincoln park to the ice
fifty feet below. His act was witnessed
by fully 100 people, but none was able to
prevent his action. His body went nearly
through the ice. which was three inches
thick. Schwinon was out Of work and
Respondent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
An Eighteen Year Old Youth to Hang
Especial TO The Messenger.)

FSptCIaI 70 I ne 1HtsstllBtr.1 =
Raleigh, y. c.. December S.-The su-
preme court decides that Riley Pate. an
1s-year-oid boy of Yancey county, mus;
suffer the death penalty for the murder
OF a l5-year-old boy. his friend. They
were on a frolic and Pate, who was
drunk, shot him. The court expresses
much sympathy in the case.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
Duncan Appointed Collector

Especial to The Messengar)
Raleigh, n. c., December 8.-A special
dispatch from Washington City says
Carl Duncan receives appointment as
revenue collector.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10

Catarrh, like scrofula, is a disease of
the blood and may be cured by purify
ing the blood with Hoods Sarsaparilla.