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The Press., 1897-05-06
 His Excuse Insufficient.

The witty remarks of Judge Craig Riddle, if gathered together, would fill a good sized volume. Here is good one gotten off by him recently while sitting in the quarter sessions court: A German juryman asked to be excused from serv- ing on the jury.
 "Why?" asked the judge.
 "Well, your honor, don't understand good English
 ''Oh, you will do, !" replied the judge. "You won't hear much good English here anyhow. ''-Philadelphia Record.
The Press., 1897-05-06

When an Arab enters a house he takes off his shoes, but not his hat.
The Press., 1897-05-06

A little Eskimo child will bite through the skin of a walrus as easily as an English child will bite an apple, although the skin of this creature is from half an inch to 16 inches in thick ness and very much resembles an ele- plants hide, and not only bite it, but swallow it. and yet not suffer from in- diueatinn
The Press., 1897-05-06

STANDS AT THE HEAD.-Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shr veport, La., says: "Dr. Kings New Di&cnN.ry is the only thing that cures my cough. and it is the best seller l have" J. F. Campbell, merchant of Stafford ,Ariz., writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is all that is claim ed for it; it never fails, and is sure cure for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I cannot say enough for it's merits.'' Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is not an experiment.. It has been tried for a quarter of a cen- tury, and to-day stands at the head It never disappoints. Free trial bottles at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-05-06

It is about time to stop passing laws that make criminals of citizens for not accomplishing the impossible.
The Press., 1897-05-06

GREAT TRIUMPH.-Instant relief and 3 permanent cure by the great remedy. Otio's Cure for Lung and throat diseases. Why will you irIitate your throat and lungs with hacking cough when E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, w. P. Fuller. Somers, Odell & Jones, ~taffordville, sole tgsnts, will furnish you a free sampI' bottle of this guaranteed remedy Its -uccrss Is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Sample free, Larg' bottles 50c and 26c
The Press., 1897-05-06

An impudent youngster came very near getting his ears boxed the. other night at wedding party for wishing the bride "many happy returns of the
The Press., 1897-05-06
The World of Glitter.

MT. D:nkelstein-Allow me to con- gratulate you. You have celebrated your silver wedding. You received many nice presents, hope.
 Mr. Dunkelheim = Oh, nay guests seemed to be all mistaken. Judging by their presents, they must have thought I celebrated my silver plated wedding. From the German.
The Press., 1897-05-06

A FULL Line of Rubber Goods, A such as SyrinEes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes. Rubber Cloth, New Bottle ~twtm~@ AT HFATn'9
The Press., 1897-05-06
The process by which nature forms her

The process by which nature forms her silver mines is very interesting, says the London Standard. It must b. remember ed that the earth's crust is full of water, which percolates everywhere through the rocks, making solutions of elements oh- tained from them. These solutions take up small particles of precious metal which they find here and there
 Sometimes the solutions in question are hot, the water having got so far down as to be set boiling by the internal heat of the globe. Then they rush upward, picking up the bits of metal as they go. Naturally heat assists the performance of the operation.
 Now and then the streams thus formed perpetually flowing hither and thither be- low the ground, pass through cracks or cavities in the rocks where they deposit their loads of silver. This is kept up for great lenght of time - perhaps thousands of years s-until the pocket is filled up.
 Crannies permeating the stony mass in every direction may become filled with may be stored full of it as if 1000 GOO hands were fetching the treasures from all sides and hiding away mine for some lucky prospector to discover in another age.
The Press., 1897-05-06
A LOCAL Disease
 A Climatic A

Nothing but a loca remedy or change o climate will cure 1t.
 Get a well-knOwn phar maceutical remedy,
The Press., 1897-05-06
5, BETTER THAN EVER"

 than other before the public Never before have machines 
 CENTRAL CYCLE MFG. CO.,. INDIANAPOLIS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

Havana, October 4.-The mail steam
ship Reina Cristona, which arrieved to-
day brought to Captain General Weyler
s., 600, 900, it is officially asserted, to be
applied to military expenses.
Tomorrow 1000 Spanish soldiers, sick
or otherwise incapacitated. will return
to Spain. AS against these 200 arrived
today.
A Spanish column, while reconnoit-
ring near Cagamal, captured an insur
gent camp and secured $50 pounds Of
dynamite. At Botino. province Of Ma
tanzas, during an engagement between
another body of troops and the insur-
gents. the insurgent leader, Martinez.
was killed and eight other insurgents
were captured.
The Spanish forces surprised q band
Of insurgents at Arroyo Manso, in the
province OF Pinar del Rio, and killed
their leader, Serafin Garcia and thirty
men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
Chicago's Elevated Roads

This is now pre-eminently the city
Of rapid transit, for the electric trolley
lines and the elevated railways have
invaded the very heart OF the city, and
there seem to be cable or electric linef
on nearly every street in the business
centre. The elevated railways form
very extensive systems. which will
soon be connected by the new loop line,
interesting to study. in view OF the
actual operation Of which will be
very complicated arrangement Of juno
tions and switches.
In regard to the elevated railways, il
must be admitted that the spans of the
Metropolitan Line, crossing the streets,
which la curved connections (for
appearance mainly between the Cir
ders and columns and a slightly decor
ated outline, have a much more pleas
ing and graceful appearance than the
plain rectangular Orders resting
SQuarely on the columns which are to
be seen on most lines. 1t has been OBJ
Jected that there is too much "decora-
ted construction" on this particular
line, but it is not obtrusive, and GER
tainly produces a far better looking
structure.
The iron work is all painted a smoky
gray color, which is unobtrusive and
does not show the SCOT and dirt which
Chicago's atmosphere deposits upon 1t,
Engineering News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
Postmaster LOftin Not 10 Resign

Washingtn, Octber 4.-Postmaster
Loftin, of Hogansville, Ga, did not put
in an appearance here today. So far as
the Washington authorities are advised
he has no intention of resigning, unless
an inducement in the form of another
good position in the government SER
vice is offered him. A suggestion that
he be given another place was made by
his wife, who is also assistant postmas-
ter. in a letter to the postoffice depart
ment. In this letter h referred to the
imminent danger Of a renewal OF vio-
lence and expressed fear for both her
husband and herself. She had begged
her husband to resign, but he had de-
MED saying he preferred to remain
and fight ii out. Despite his attitude
she urged that some other provision be
made for him, for his own safety.
LOftin has not communicated with the
department for some time and no off,
cial proposition for a t-cnsfer has been
made to him.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
A Much Nominated Candidate

New York, October Arrangements
were completed today for the Henry
George mass meeting at Cooper Union
tomorrow night. Henry George was first
nominated for a Of New York city
at Cooper Union October 9Th, 1886. Con-
SeQuently, tomorrow night will be the
eleventh anniversary of the event. At
the Cooper Union meeting Mr.. George
will make his speech of acceptance and
the run for mayor. The chairman will
first tender to Mr.. George a nomination
in behalf Of the people. This will be done
so that it can be said that Mr.. George
was first placed in nomination by the
people, regardless Of politics.
Abram H. C~ruikshank will then convey
the nomination to Mr.. George on behalf
Of the united democracy. Then Charles
Frederick Adams will tender the same
nomination to Mr.. George as the nominee
of the democratic alliance. Mr.. Adams
justice of the court of appeals. Mr..
George will then be ready to accept any
other nor" ination hat nay be presented
to him. When this il over, Mr.. George
will make his speech Of acceptance. He
will then follow with his platform.
Henry George was officially endorsed for
mayor tonight at a meeting Of the local
assembly No. 1855. Knights of Labor.
The executive committee Of the Peo-
pies League, the local organization Of
the populist party, tonight nominated
Henry George for mayor.
The national democrats and the citi-
zens' union of Kings county, in the same
campaign. will, it is announced, work in
m and will support a ticket head
ed by Seth Low, and named tonight after
a conference.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
congr.tulations to s.e.st.

Havana. October 5.-Cap;ain General
Weyler, on learning of the proposal to
organize a public demonstration in his
honor. has especially prohibited any un-
dertaking OF the kind. Today l16 Of the
most prominent and wealthy merchants
and importers Joined in a able message
to the new premier, congratulating him
upon his accession to power. recognizing
his tSagasta's) high patriotism and re-
Questing him to maintain Captain General
Weyler at the head OF affairs in Cuba.
The dispatch said: The government has
the confidence of all the Spaniards in the
Island. who firmly believe that the plans
of Captain General weyler. in the ex-
ceptional conditions OF the case, will soon
terminate b war and affect paciica.
ton"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

ADEoIh De n0WItt Ou EcW xOEA VlGy FOllGIC0
London, October -Abra s. Hewitt.
one of the organizers of the county dem
ocracy In 1879, formerly congressman and
mayor of New York during the years
1887 and 1889, has been interviewed on the
political situation arising out Of the cam
paign for the election Of a mayor OF
Greater New York. Among other things,
Mr.. Hewitt said:
The only issue is whether New York
is fit for self-government: whether a ma
jOrity Of her citizens are honest. Will
they give the city good government by
electing Mr.. Low Will they turn it
over to plunderers by returning Tam
many to power? Or will they put in eff
electing Henry George? The republicans
should have sufficient patriotism to with
draw General Tracey. He is a man for
whom l have the highest regard. but his
position is utterly indefensible. The last
thing he wants is to be a of New
the fitness of Mr.. Low. I believe in his
heart General Tracey wants Mr.. Low
elected. Yet, there he stands, the tool
of Senator Platt, the only factor in the
fight who can prevent the election of Mr..
Low. 1 believe Judge Van Wyck will
poll the full Tammany vote. He is one
of the so-called ''best men, in Tam
cause they know better. Henry George
represents socialism. When he ran against
me he proposed to have the street cars
carry working men free, but he did not
explain who was to pay for the trans
portation. 1 cannot believe thai he will
poll more votes than before. Only the
foreigners are socialists. Americans ex-
pect to support their government and
not to have the government support
them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
FLOODS IN CHINA
sixty VILLAGES IN OUR PROVE
INCE DESTROYED

Eighty Thousand People Made Homeless.
Deaths at Twenty Thousand.
Praying for Cessation Of Rain Till Driven
Out of Their Houses by the Floods.
Slaughter of Cattle Forbidden SO as to
Appease the Gods-An Uprising in For.
mOsa
Tacoma, wash, October 4.-The
steamer Victoria brings news of the
most disastrous floods that nave Wis
tied China for many years. Sixty viii
lagos near Tung Chou, containing over
1000 inhabitants have been destroyed
by floods and the people drowned or
forced to flee.
There is no means Of finding out how
many thousands nave been drowned,
but the number is estimated by Chi
nese authorities at $1,000 to 10000.
The flooded district is within twelve
miles Of Pekin, the capital Of China.
AS a rule Chinese officials make very
little stir when a calamity like this
happens, but the proximity of the dis
aster has resulted in its being brought
to the attention of the emperor, who
has ordered that all possible relief be
given.
Survivors from the villages nearest
Pekin have been allowed such shelter
as they can find on the city walls, but
thousands are without protection
against the rain, which continues to
most pitiable. Public spirited and
wealthy men Of Pekin and Tung Chou
are actively assisting the authorities in
providing them with food.
The floods have greatly damaged a
large number Of estates belonging to
Pekin mobiles. The unusual rains began
July 23rd and continued until August
18th.
The crops in the flooded district were
destroyed. The projects, local magis-
trates and people of the flooded district
prayed for the cessation of the ain
sever days before they were finally
driven out Of their homes.
Early in September high officials Of
Pekin and Tien Sien suddenly forbade
the slaughter Of cattle, their object
being to appease the wrath of the
gods and stop the rain. Proclamations
to this effect were posted. The result
was to cut off the entire meat uppl
which led foreign cOnsults to protest
against the prohibition and to report
the situation to the foreign ministers
at Pekin. It is laimed that the &C
ton Of the officials constitutes a VIOLA
ton of the treaty rights.
Early in September there was anoth-
er uprising in Formosa. A battle took
place which resulted in the killing of
200 rebels and many Japanese soldiers.
Captain Take Uchi, who commanded
the japanese, cut down thirty rebels
with his own hand.
An explosion of a steam launch near
Bangkok resulted in the drowning cf
ten persons and the fatal injury Of six,
including Prince Chariat n wife, who
died next day. This prince "a closely
related to the king of Siam.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, SO that for three
months I was unable to taste any solid
food. My hair was coming put rapidly.
and I was in a horrible fix. / had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when a friend recommended
SIS. After = had taken four bottles, I
began to get better, and when I had
finished eighteen bottles, I was cured
sound and we'll, my skin was without a
b1emish, and I have had no return of
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from q life
of misery" SIS. (gNa,unkeed fH,ey
ocgekab<) will cure any case of blood
poison. Books on the disease
and its treat
ment. mailed -
free by Swift
Specific Co., - ~ ~
Atlanta, Ga. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

MI. W. A. Carr Found Dead in His Store
with HIS Throat Cut-A Negro Named
Esam Wright Held on the Chargs OF Being
Fthe Assassin
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, N. c., October 4-There
was a foul murder about six miles
from here in Fork township Saturday
night. w. A. Carr, who kept a small
country store near Cars mill. was
found late Saturday night with his
head almost severed from his body;
one of his hands was broken and he
had received a fearful blow on his head.
Suspicion pointed to a named
Sam Wright. who had helped Carr in
the store Saturday night and who was
last seen with him. This negro was
followed to Goldsboro Sunday and
found with the murdered mans watch,
pistol and money in his pockets. He
had on different clothes from those
worn an Saturday. 1t is reported to-
day that the clothes this negro wore on
Saturday were found in the woods to-
day with blood on them.
It is thought that Carr was first given
the blow on the head and hand and
then his throat cut. He was a small
man, while the negro was a man Of
~" CA ol II ~ "oo " 6cou
deal of indignation over the matter,
but as court will be here in two weeks
from today, the law will take it's
course and the county Of Wayne will
maintain her record of never having a
case of 1ynching. All good citizens
hope the law will take the right course.
Mr.. Carr kept a little store at the
fence law gate in Fork township and
slept alone in the store in a small bed
room cut off from the main part. He
was discovered undressed in his bed
room lying on the floor in a pool Of
blood. The %corOner's jury, after view
ing the remains and examining such
witnesses as could be had on the scene,
adjourned to meet in his city today at
noon, and they have been in session
until 6 o'clock this afternoon and adj
journed after rendering a verdict to
the effect that w. A. Carr came to his
death by a cut from a knife in the
hands of Sam Wright, a negro.
The murdered man was a widower
about 35 years of age. He was a son of
Mr.. Jno. Carr, of Greene county, where
his remains have Deer taken for in
terment, and was a nephew of the late
Mr.. Isaac Williams. He was greatly
esteemed by all who knew him. The
negro is now in Jail awaiting trial on
the charge of murder.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

Why not profit by the experience of
others. Thousands Of grateful men
and women have been rendered healthy
ind happy by the use OF Febricura,
(Sweet Chill ionic with Iron). q skill
full combination Of the most approved
remedies, which will promptly cure
any case of Chills and Fever. It is
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ask you to try inferior articles for the
sake Of extra profit. Guaranteed to
cure or money refunded. Sold by ].
c. Shepard, J. III. Hardin and H. L.
Fentreae,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
Indiana Afraid Of Yellow Fever

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, October 4.-Refugees
from the yellow fever districts of the
south that come into this state are to re-
ceive attention from the local and state
health onlcers. This decision was reach
ed at a. conference between the state
board and the governor today. 1t is held
that there is danger of the fever being
brought into ndian If the warm and
dry weather continues and the refugees
are permitted to come into the state un-
noticed. 1t was agreed to use a part of
the mergenc fund appropriated by the
last legislature In placing men at the
line. whose duty it would be to see that
persons from the infected territory, no
provided with proper health certificates,
are not permitted to enter this state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
A Town Swept by Fire

Elmira, N. Y, October "A special to
The Advertiser from Austin, Pa, says
Fire broke out this afternoon at 2:45
O'Clock in Weeds livery barn, on Turner
street. In five hours every building In
town but five was leveled to the ground.
Turner was the principal residence street
and probably 500 people are tonight home
less. The fire was started by a load of
hay being run into a gas jet. In all,
100 buildings were burned. mostly resi-
dences. Among the larger losses in the
Methodist church, Presbyterian church,
opera house, Welsh's meat marget. He'll
wigs drug store, Gallup's livery and
Weeds livery. The loss is placed by in
surance experts at from $3.50, 600 to $3.50, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
Not Subject to Civil Service

Washington, October 4.-The Star
this afternoon prints the following: As
sistant Attorney General Boyd is writ
ing an open letter, which will probably
receive the sanction of Attorney Gen.
eral McKenna. sustaining the collectors
Of internal revenue and United States
marshals who have discharged a large
really in the case of Collector Brady, Of
Virginia, but will cover the cases Of a
number Of southern collectors of inter-
nal revenue who have followed the
precedent set by Collector Brady.
It is said hat these dismissals and
h attitude of the administration have
been talked over at the cabinet meet
ings, with an agreement that the Opin-
ion Of Mr.. Boyd shall represent the
views of the president and administra-
ton. The opinion will be carefully
worded, so that the spirit and letter
Of the civil service law will be upheld.
The position to be taken by the deci-
sion is that the tenure Of office of a
deputy collector or marshal runs with
hat Of the chief who appointed him.
It will hold that the position Is one OF
an administrative character and that
no positi n Of his kind a be cOnsid
cred permanent. No official of the gov
eminent, it will be held, ear be COM
PEELED to do anything that is not ex-
pressly required Of him by the law, and
it Is not required that collectors and
marshals re-appoint h deputies Of
their predecessors.
Mr.. Boyd will hold that the collectors
and marshals can appoint whom ever
they please and do not have to call
upon the civil service commission for
an eligible list.
1t is held by the civil service COM
m0Aoners that h collectors and mar
shals have to make temporary appoint
ments, If they have no eligible list and,
if they have an eligible list they must
select their deputies from that.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

It is a mistaken idea hat 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 OF Cold, Hoarseness,
Whooping Cough, or n affection OF
the Throat or Lungs. Pleasant to take
Children like it. Sold by ]. c. Shep-
ard. J. II. Hardin and II. L. Fentress.
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John Griffin, Of GAINESVILLE, O., says:
Il 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 all
skin troubles We Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is uneQualled. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
A Destructive Prairie Fire

Sloan Springs, Ark, October "A
destructive prairie fire is raging over
the Cherokee country west Of here. The
fire seems to be sweeping a vast
stretch of country and as the drought
in tina section has been unprecedented,
everything is dry and inflammable. No
reports have come in from the burnt
district, but it is apparent h a the In
dams will lose heavily in the way of
stacked grain and hay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

'"They don't make muc fuss about
it." We are speaking of De Wits Lit
tie Early Risers, the famous little pills
for constipation, b~iliousness. and all
stomach and liver troubles. They never
gripe. r. R.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
To Purchase the Union Pacific

London, October 1.-THE Daily Chron-
icle this morning publishes, under re-
serve, a sensational report that a
strong London syndicate has sent the
United States government, through
Consul General Osborne, an offer to
purchase the Union Pacific railroad.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08

Richmond Va, October 4-William
Rollins. a baggage master on the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road, wa1 caught between the cars at a
water about twenty-five miles from
this city, this morning and crushed to
death. He was 80 years old, and leaves
a widow and four children.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-08
Fatal Prairie Fire

Miller, S. D., October 4.-Persons Just
in from twenty miles north state that
as a result of a big praire fire, one man
has died, three others may die and
even or eight were badly burned, one
family Of five named Preston all being
in a dangerous condition. Hundreds of
tons of hay and grain were DESTROYED.