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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15

New York, June 12.-The log of the
American bark Justin II. Ingersoli
records a tragedy which occurred OF
the Bermudas at 3 o'clock on the morn
ing of December u. 1896, and this log
will form part OF the documentary
evidence a the trial OF French sailor
known as Paul Blanchard for murder
Blanchad is manacled on board the
United States cruiser Yantic, which.
arrived at Fortress Monroe today. He
is charged with killing the mate and
throwing the body overheard. The
bark, which arrived at this port from
Montevideo today, was boarded at
quarantine by deputy United States
marshals. who apprebended the second
mate and one OF the seamen. both OF
whom are wanted Az witnesses. The
Justin H. Ingersoll left New York last
December for AontevideO, commanded
by Captain Henry Peterson. who had
for mates two brothers named John
Christensen and Albert Ammon. The
mates had sailed with Captain Peter
sen on a former voyage and were pop
ular with the crews Of the vessels they
sailed.
Captain Petersen says that at
o'clock on the morning OF December
27th he was awakened by Second Mate
Ammon. who told him that the first
mate was missing. A search OF the
ship was made, but there was no trace
Of the missing man. AS day broke "A
pool Of blood was noticed near the
forecastle, and, later. the dreadful
truth became known by the confession
Of an unwilling accomplice.
Two seamen, Louis Larsen ana
Thomas Nickales, informed the second
mate that "Frenchy" had killed the
first officer. Nickales said tina.
"Frenchy" had compelled him (Nick-
ales) to assist him in throwing the
body Of the murdered man overheard,
under threats OF killing him also. When
Second Mate Ammon learned that
"Frenchy" had murdered his half
brother he ran to his state room. and.
procuring a revolver, chased the mur-
derer up and down the rigging. firing
at him repeatedly. Three Of the balls
entered Blanchard's body.
Ammon, Nickales and Larsen were
taken before Commissioner Shields to-
day and all three were held in 81 .00C
| bail TO appear az witnesses at the trial
Of Blanchard at Norfolk. Va Ammon
gave bail, but the two sailors were sent
| to Ludlow street Jail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
A Practical School Teacher.
Especial to The Messenger.

Raleigh, n. c., June 12.-The state
superintendent of public instruction
officially defines "a practical teacher
as follows: For your guidance in cleo
ton to take place on the fist Monday in
July. A practical teacher is a man
whose business is teaching, man
whose profession is that of teaching.
We want only school men for county
supervisor. A man who taught school
even two years ago and has since en-
gagged in other business as a profession
would not be a practical teacher and,
therefore, would not be eligible to Of
flee of county supervisor under this
section"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
w. j. BryAu's Hearty Reception I'm \.

HOrn.
New York. June 12-w. ]. Bryan ar
rived here frm Troy to-day IL. was
met al the Grand Central dcJ.ot by a.
large crowd who acxSoryicd him an en-
thusiastic reception The party w.is
met by a dcputatpn from the Progress
sive Democratic Club. Quite a crowd
gathered to see Mr. Bryan and ass ne
left the tram he Was greeted with
cheers and repeated cries OF Bryan.
the next president OF the United
States"
AS Mr.. Bryan left the station the
hackmen all in row i'm front Of the
building removed their hats and re-
newed the cheering for '|the next pres
ident of the United States" and Mr..
Bryan again acknowledged the salute.
Entering a carriage with John IL. Wal
ker and a member Of the dcputation.
Mr.. Bryan drove to the Bartholdi hotel
where ~ will stop during his stay in
this city.
Mr.. Bryan arrived at the hotel about
4 O'Clock. and was greeted 10y "A large
concourse OF people. Within ten min
utes the demand for a speech be,sinl.
SO persistent that Mr.. Bryan responded
After shaking about 100 hands. MIR.
Bryan sought the seclusion Of the par
lor but was followed there. The pres
ident Of the local democratic commit
tee legion suggested that MIR. Bryan
make a few remarks. He suggested.
too, that as Mr. Bryan might be averse
to talking on politics ne choose any
subject he ieeaned proper.
Mr.. Bryan responded that a. his
studies had been bf a political nature
it was very difficult for him TO say any
thing that did not touch on politics
somewhere. He dwelt on the duties 10
American citizenship and said that h"
looked back on the campaign OF last
year one OF great value to the
American people "One cannot always
Judge of the effect of a campaign at
once he said, and We do not know
whether the result OF the campaign win
remain permanent not" OF ono
thing he was sure, and that was that
it is a good thing to have the citizens
of a country keep their public official
under chose scrutiny. In that direction
the campaign of last year had been
prolific OF good results.
Later Mr.. Bryan received deputa-
ton from the Progressive Democratic
League, and he spoke to them briefly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15

London, June ia special dispatch
from Athens to the Exchange Teie-
graph Company reports that the ar
mistice between Turkey and Greece has
been broken by the Turks mobilizing
reinforcements, fortifying Volo and
Prevesa and sending troops to various
islands. The dispatch reports also that
the Turkish fleet passed out through
the Dardanelles at 10 o'clock last night
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Insurance Rates on Farm Buildings.
Especial to The Messenger.)

ISptCIdI 10 1ns MeSSenger.)
Raleigh, n. c., June 12-The South
eastern Tariff Association is now send
ing out it's rates on farm barns, and
this is found to be as required by the
Cunningham law. 1t is expected that
the next notices will apply to reduced
rates to farm dwellings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Weekly Bank Statement. t.

New York, June 12.-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, increase $2,2S0,650; loans, in
grease 1910 600; specie. decrease $43.-
1eO; legal tenders, increase s3,2s7,6 500;
deprlsits. increase So, ,S55, 400; circulation.
decrease $4,000. TIE banks now hold
S47.6O1,475 in excess of legal require
ments.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Taken to Birmingham to Prevent Lynch.

Birmingham, Ala, June 12.-The Bir-
mingham rifles arrived here at / o'clock
a. m. with the negro and one woman
from Huntsville who are held for trial
for rape, the latter being the accom-
plice. They were brought here for safe
keeping under guard Of the Birming-
ham rifles.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
Death of a Bank President.

Richmond. Va, June 12-Mr. Aubin L.
Boulware, president of the First National
bank, died at his residence here shortly
before o'clock this afternoon. He had
been Ill for some time and his death had
been hourly expected during the last two
days. He was 81 years Of age.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-15
ANOTHER GROSS ERROR
DISCOVERED IN AN ACT OF THE
LAST LEGISLATURE.

Ihe Act Taxing Non Resident Fishermen 10
Made to Apply Only to Residents Of that
Cailing-Not = Single Onic ciAl Com I'M scion
Issued to u Resident of Pitt County-E
v. Cox Resigns as Agricultural College
trustee on Account of the Action OF the
Board.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
A DEADLY TORNADO
IoSS OF LIFE AND DESTRUCTION OF
PROPERTY IN ILLINOIS.
Logan Conn.y Visited nv a Terrible.
r"rnado-Four Killed and Sever
nj severely Observation-Disclosures
6t a State Institution for Fee
Die Minded Demolished - Thou
SANDS of Dollars Worth of Prop
erty Destroyed.

Lincoln. Ill, June 10. A tornado
Which passed over the central and
southern portions of Logan county de-
strvyed thousands of dollars worth OF
properly and completely demolished
,he immense COW barn on the farm of
the state institution for the feeble
plhded Twenty-six persons seeking
reruge from the storm were buried II
the debris. -Four of the refugees, boy
pupils from Chicago, were taken out
utad. Five others were severely in
Jured' n OF whom, the farm superin-
tendent, win probably die.
lie tornado was first seen approach-
Ing the city from the southwest. The
state institution for the feeble minded,
containing over 700 inmates, seemed
to be directly In the path Of the storm
ana stringent measures were quickly
Ken to prevent a panic. The roofs OF
several of the buildings were carried
away n much damage done about
the grounds; but the 200 inmates es-
capped all harm. The tornado passed on
10 the northeast, touching next on the
1arm Inc stock barns conL ected with
the asylum, three miles distant. The
tornado passed on, doing great damage.
the extent of which is not vet known.
The storm divided into two sections
and covered a wide territory. Ii is
feared that the loss OF life will be
greatly enlarged when reports are re-
ceived from outside the city.
Damage In Town.
Ottumwa, Iowa June ia small
cyclone passed over RosevilIe. ouch
tnO tho nrsartn1 IN ro-~ -
outside OF town. The damage 0ole was
confined TO trees and outbuildings. An
other cyclone Of somewhat greater vi
olence passed six miles east of Oska-
loosa. Its path was over two miles in
length and about fifty yards in width.
The damage was slight, however.
buried I'm the Debris.
Muncie, Ind, June 10. - The west
wing Of the Paragon paper mill at
Eaton was blown down during the
storm. -Four people are reported
buried in the debris. The property
loss is $4,000. The roof of the Eaton
window glass works was lifted off and
much damage to other property was
done. In Muncie the storm damage
will amount to several thousand dol
lars. Several large residences were
lifted.
Church Blown Down.
Charlotte, n. G., June ia cyclone
has swept over West Durham. The
Baptist church was blown down. The
large storage house of the Erwin Cot
ton mills was blown down and the
stock of cotton stored there was soaked
with rain. The loss is considerable.
No fatalities reported.
Twisted on Their Foundations.
Sadalia, Mo, June 10 - This town
was visited by a fierce electrical and
wind storm. The power house Of the
Sedalia Electric Railway and Power
company was struck by lightning and
all Of the dynamos ruined, leaving the
city without lights and stopping the
cars on all the lines. A number Of
buildings were twisted off their foun-
dations, while fruit. shade and orda-
mental trees in all parts of the city
were broken down.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
A Lake In a Crater.

Near the city of Georgetown, in the
West Indies, there is a lake two miles
In width that is always watched with
the gravest anxiety by the people who
live in the vicinity. Is basin is known
to be the crater Of an old volcano.
There is an ancient tradition that two
hundred years ago a French town was
located at this spot, and that one day
the big dragon at the bottom Of the
lake turned over In his sleep, creating
such a disturbance in the water that
the town was washed away. Only a
man is said to have survived the catas-
trophe, a blacksmith, who thereupon
set himself up as the governor of Gre
NADIA. There being no n else alive 1t
is presumed his claim went"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
THE CANADIAN NORTHWEST.
Cheap Railroad rate. ,or s..,.u

Cheap Railroad Rates for Settlers.
settler intending to take up and
settle on Farm Land in Manitoba or
me jamaican Northwest Territories,
should obtain a Certificate from a Can
adam Northwest Land Settlement
Agent, purchase a ticket to the nearest
point ON the Canadian Pacific Railway,
and on arrival there present his Certifi.
cate, In exchange for which will be is
sued for himself and any member of his
family accompanying him as enumer-
ated on Certificate, a ticket to his des-
tination In the Canadian Northwest. as
Tar west as Calgary or Edmonton.
West Of that, 2 cents per mile.
Should such settler, after acquiring
land, desire to return for his family, he
will be accorded a similar rate return
ing.
If you want 100 acres Of land free,
apply for particulars, etc.
X. H.. Swallow, Watertown, S. d.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
In the Garden.

.os n succeed the best should be
ted ont in the open, never under
made of trees or in any place
1 tho roots Of trees can reach
10 monopolize any Of their food.
! are gross livers, and require a
amount of good food. According
Ley do better placed where nothing
nave a chance to encroach upon
rights
Far them just as it should be, the
I way is TO remove the upper soil
Elg out the subsoil to the depth Of
Eeet Take a pict and mellow up
Is possible at the bottom Of the
hen fiji in with n mixture OF good
md old, thcroughly-rottcd manure.
1 beds may be made of any de-
size OF shape, and should always
|royided with good drainage, as
Will never endure having TO stand
|hter. They like water, a goodly
tlty, when it can be administered
kdinc 10 their fancy. Baths of
buds are beneficial. as well as be-
fine preventive against insect life.
he Magazine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Sl0O To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness In Men They Treat ard
Fall to Cure.

Fall to Cure.
An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the pubic q MAGICAL TREAT
MRNT for the cure OF Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration OF
Life Force in cd and young men. No
worn-ou French remedy; contains no
PHOSPHORUS or other harmful Drugs. 1t is
q WONDERFUL TREATMEST-magicnl in its
ef~ects-positive in its cure. All readers.
who are suffering from q weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental and
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man.
hood. should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neh., and they will
send you absolutely FREE, a valuable
paper on these diseases, ard positivey -oofs
OF their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. 1hous-
ands or men, who have lost e. hope of a
cure, are being restored ry them to a per-
feet condition.
This TACTICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions. or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to ali who
prefer 10 go there for treatment, IL they
TAIL TO cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or c. o. ID. fake. They have
t2oO,oOO capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dollar;
or their charges may be deposited in q
bank TO be paid TO them when o cure is
enected. Write them today.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
HowLER IN KENTUCKY.
A Severe WindstOrm Frightens
Louisville People,

Louisville People.
Louisville. Ky. June ia severe
wind storm passed over this city. Con-
siderable damage was done 10 proper
ty, but no lives were lost. In several
cases houses were blown down or un-
rooted, but In no instance was there
a fatality, though a number sustained
injuries. Reports received from CEN
trail and Eastern Kentucky indicate
that great damage has been done to
crops. The wheat fields have been
laid low, farm houses and barns were
wrecked and fences destroyed. Two
people were killed at Irvington. At
English, Ind, the court house was
damaged to the extent Of $1,000. A
south-bound Monon train. eight miles
beyond Bloomington, Ind, was struck
by lightning and the passengers shak-
en- UP severely. Conductor johnson
was painfully injured. but will re-
cover. Later, as the train was near
ing Gasburg, 1t raj into a large tree
that had blown across the track and
the engine was badly damaged.
In J~effersonville the damage was
slight. while in New Albany 1t is esti-
mated that $4,000 worth of damage
was done to property, but no lives were
lost.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
The Biggest Cycling scbool.

The Palais Sport, in the city of Paris,
claims to be the largest cycling school
in the world. The length of the course
is over 1000 yards. A spiral pathway
extends from the main fcor to a point
near the apex of the roof, and is divid-
ed into two paths. The ascent is very
gradual, about two feet and a half il
every hundred, the total height being
thirty-six feet A high screen accom-
panies the track On each side, and it
has been painted SO as TO produce the
Illusion Of rural scenery for the jour
ney. Tine lower stories are divided in
10 waiting, reading aid dressing
rooms. Private rooms are also provid-
ed. where the eyes of the curious can
not penetrate while the pupils are ac-
quiring the art Of controlling their ma
chimes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
shake into Your shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, q powder for the
feet. II cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t 10 the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ntting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is q certain
cure for sweating, callous n hot,
tired. aching feet. Try 1t to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for csc in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen 8. Olmsted. 10
Roy, N. Y.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
The Mtnn..otn Bank.

Washington, June Is. - Controller
Eckels has given out an abstract Of re-
ports of the condition May IA Of the
sixty national banks in Minnesota, ex-
elusive OF Minneapolis and st. Paul.
Ii shows total resources of S22,49S.5 $50,
leans and discounts aggregating S13,-
244.9il and reserve on hand and de-
posted with reserve agents, $4,79S.161,
of which $991,173 was IN gold coin.
The deposits amounted 10 S14,314,309
and the average reserve held was
3411 per cent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24

Madison, Wis, June 19-The reports
that all the state institutions would be
investigated after the board of control
closes the investigation of the Wauke-
sha reform school are apparently With
ont foundation. Judge Lyons. of the
board, says the institutions are subject
10 investigation by the board the year
round. The first heard Of crueltfes at
the Mendoza insane asylum was In the
papers this morning. but the superin-
tendent, DR.. Lyman, has been ordered
10 investigate and report to the board.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
The Educated Little Girl.

See the little girl!
Is the little girl educated?
The little girl isn't a thing but edu-
Gated.
The little girl has been to school dur
ing a series CT years, and learned to
paint a hollyhock.
why does the little girl spend 30
much time weeping?
The little girl weeps because the
hard, cruel, thoughtless world ooesn'
match her hollyhock.-Detroit tribune
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Ia nir Innd nenI.

Boston. June I9--The Bartlett Lum-
her company has completed the big
gest land deal ever accomplished In the
Eastern States. 1t has purchased out
RIGHT Mount Washington. the entire
presidential range, and twenty lesser
aminences Of the White mountain
cro,Ip, and IN addition some GO,0O0
scres of fuel land in the wilds Of New
Ho mnshire.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Punished for Yawnfnx.

English paper tells a story of the
COunt Glechen when he was Tn
gsador to London. At a dinner
II was his hard luck to have to
to table a lady Of a taciturn
Pnresponsive nature. To all his
nothings she answered never a
Nothing daunted, he continued
ner with small talk. till at last
Pwy turned her head toward him
eiloerately yawned. The count
quail to the occasion. "Ah. mad
Pc said, loudly. Il also have gold
teeth"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Sues ron nrs SPOUSE.
willard, the Fan Claire Variety
Actor, Sues for HIS Wife.

willard, the Fan Claire Variety
Actor, Sues for HIS Wife.
Eau Claire, Wis, June 1S-Nariety
Actor Joe Willard has returned home
here. He has engaged a Marinette
lawyer and also w. ii. Frawley of
this city and he has begun action TO
recover his wife, Belle Stevenson. from
her uncle, ex-Congressman Stevenson.
of Menomonie. Mich. and from the
other relatives who got her away from
him. He claims members of the
Stevenson family have offered all
kinds Of inducements for a separation,
but he wants his wife. who, he says.
loves him. His stepfather. George
Ritzinger, is incensed at the daily pa
pers and talks OF suing for libel. He
is a wealthy German.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
I'm sight.

Rat Portage, Ont, June 1S.-The Do
minion Gold Mining company has
made n sensational strike on the old
Gold Hill property. The find was
made in a new shaft at a depth Of ten
feet. Quartz of n somewhat slaty ma
ture was found that is rich in gold, al
most beyond description. Some pieces
are almost half-gold. Nuggets, leaf
and wire gold have been discovered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24

Everybody said the man OF plati-
tudes, lis doing his best to get some
thing for nothing. . o,,or.
Which reminds me-" said the elder
10 gentleman, to whom the man was
talking, that / have got TO get a eoh
suit for nay ninetenn-year-oid son
Typographical Journal
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24

Montreal. June 18Th. NJ. $. Talbot
arrived in port to-day 10 assist in the
celebration of the jubilee. The cele-
bration in Montreal viii practically
begin tomorrow. In the morning the
school children will troop the colors
and sing patriotic songs, over 5000 be-
ing expected TO take part.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Adams Ger. Five Years,

Denver. June 1S-Matt Adams, X
clerk OF the district court, who was
found guilty of embezzlcment Of coun-
~ funds. was sentenced 10 state pris-
on for five years. After the discovery
Of 100000 shortage in his accounts
Adams fled to England, whence he was
extradited last year
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Lots Of Tea Coming.

Tacoma, Wash, June IS.-More tea
is now afioat on the Pacific ocean
than ever before ut one time. The i'm
porters have made large purchases for
immediate delivery and are having it
hurried across the Pacific in order to
enter it before the Dingley bill goes
into effect. a thousand tons OF new
crop tea has been landed here and
6.0OO tons is on the ocean between
Yokohama and this port.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
May BE Held fer a Ransom.

Great Falls, Mont, June IS. - A. Il.
Vance, lately a pauper at Logging
Greek, who two weeks ago proved 10
be prospective heir 10 $500 coo,
brought his alleged iance, Alice Cross
mon. and two sisters to this city last
Friday. but left the hotel early in the
morning, and search by the police and
others fails { discover him. Foul
play is feared. Neighbors at Logging
Greek confirm the story OF his wealth.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Ere n. saltwater.

saltwater, Mimi, June Is. - Fire
broke out In Ferguson Bros shoe
store, whose stock was damaged, and
the adjoining stores OF Il. Whitman,
jeweler; Alex Richard, druggist, were
damaged by smoke. Ferguson Bros
loss is most severe. but they have full
insurance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-06-24
Albert Lea College.

Albert Lea, MINI, June 1S.-At the
annual meeting of the trustees of Al
bert Lea college the old trustees were
reelected and the old officers retained.
Degrees We're conferred upon three
young ladies in the classical and two
In the musical department. Miss ella
Young and the whole teaching corps
has been reelected.