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Evening journal., 1898-07-28
LAURADA'S LONG TRIP.
EVENTFUL VOYAGE OF THE FA-
NOUS FlLiBUSTER.
THE CRlAFT, WHICH Is WE'LL
KNOWN HERE, REACHES DUTCH
IAlRBOR, ALASKA, AF1TERh AN
1S,O0O-AIUE JOURNEY.

AA@AhAAtNAAg aAAA4AoAhEaf 4AIN EIAA AN
1S,OOO-MGLE JOURNEY.
The famous steamer I.aurada, which
was held here so long for hlibusterinR,
is now far away from the waters where
she at one time caused so much trou-
bic to the United States cutters and
Spanish gunboats having arrived at
Dutch Harbor, on the Alaskan coast
July 10, after most eventful voyage
OF about $4,000 miles.
The Laurada sailed from Philadel-
phia March 10 for Seattle in command
OF Captain Scott, and arrived at Sc
attic about June s. After taking on
fresh provisions she sailed again June
IL for Vancouver, B. c., where She
grounded when entering the harbor,
June 16, damaging two OF the city's
water mains when she struck The
authorities proceeded to libel the
steamer for damages, but before they
could seize her she had floated and
sailed for Sitka, Alaska, arriving therS
June 2S.
At Sitka she took IN tow two river
steamers for use on the Yukon riv@
and again put to sea July s. When
about 300 miles out she encountered
terrific gale which damaged her bow
to such an extent that she was forced
to return to Sitka for repairs, much
to the chagrin of the passengers, who
were filled with the expectation OF
making a quick trip to st. Michael's in
order that they could get a good starr
over the passes to the gold fields before
the heavy weather set in. After ths
necessary repairs were completed shy
again set sail for Dutch Harbor, a
which port she arrived on July 10, al
well.
The Laurada is the only steamer L
get her tow to Alaska in good order
all the other vessels having lost eithe
one or two Of the vessels which the.
had in tow. The Iaurada reports tha
heavy gales, accompanied by noun
famous seas, were encountered during
the whole Of the voyage from Gap
Horn all the way up the coast. She Il
expected back at Seattle about the lat
ter part OF August.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
GRoCERs EFFDCT ORGANIZATION

Permanent organization OF the Re
tail Grocers' Exchange was effected
last evening with these officers; Presi-
dent, Charles Hurlock; secretary, James
McVey; financial secretary, II. d.
Caine; treasurer, F. Z. Reilly Forty
four grocers have signed the roll The
next meeting will be held on Wednes-
day evening at Eighth and Orange
streets.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
POLICE AND RUNAWAY HORSE.

The horse Of Charles Dawson, Of
Fifth and jefferson streets, ran away
yesterday, and at Fourth and Madison
streets it came near colliding with the
team OF George Huber. Captain q
Police Kane, who was on a passing
trolley car, jumped off and saved the
horse OF Mr.. Huber from being in
jured. Patrolman Payne caught the
runaway.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
TWO MISSING BOYS.

The police are looking for Emanuel
Fisher and Harry Deitch, two boys
who disappeared from home yesterday
morning. The boys went for a swim
in Brandywine Park, but were after
wards seen in the water at the foot OF
Orange street.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
FRUSTRATED BY HEAT
COLLECTOR

COLLECTOR FOR A DRUG HOUSE
OVERCOME IN SOUTH WHINING
TON.
jefferson Wier, an empioye OF the
Wholesale drug house Of n. B. Dam
forth, Second and Market streets, was
overcome by the heat while out coll
lecting this morning. The prostrated
man was taken to the drug store Of
Edgar Allaband, at A and TIeald
streets, and DR.. Bryan gave him medi-
cal attendance.
He recovered sufficiently to go to his
home on Van Buren street in a street
car.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28

powder-making firm, has asked the
Washington authorities to remove the
regiment from Montchanin. The SOL
diers have committed all kinds Of
depredations about the farms and
farm-houses near Montchanin, and
many places have been boldly robbed.
Crops have been destroyed and some
OF the soldiers are regarded as a
menace to the neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
John MAuJHsoN BURIED.

The remains OF John Madison, so
years old, Of No. 94S Reed street, were
buried at Mt. Salem Cemetery this
afternoon. The services at Wesley M.
z. Church were largely attended by
relatives and friends and comrades OF
Dupont Post, No. 2, G. A. r.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
ASSAULTED A CHILD
RlCHlAliD TIERlNH1Y MUST AN
SIWER FOR BEATING OFFICER
PlElRCE'S SMALL BOY.

PIEIRlCE'S SMALL BOY.
In Judge Balls court this morning
Richard Tierney was arraigned for as
saulting the small child OF Officer
Harry pierce. Tierney was held until
tomorrow.
Frank Congo, colored, was held for
the Court OF General Sessions for the
larceny OF pair of shoes belonging to
Charles Brown.
Leslie Drummond was fined s. and
costs for disorderly conduct.
Robert Clark, William Major and
David Alexander were arraigned for
disorderly conduct Clark and Major
were each fined 81 and costs. Alley
ander was dismissed.
Thomas Reynolds, ELLA Gardiner.
James Barry, John LAWN, Howard r.
Janyier and Annie Milllgan were fined
for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
KITAED AT EAST JUNCTION.

While trying to board B. & o. train
at East Junction last evening an un-
known tramp was killed. In the mans
pockets was a 3S-calibre revolver, five
cents and a half-pint Of whiskey. The
body was taken in charge by Deputy
Coroner Chandler.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
nAMIrs IR. PRncE puR1Ep.

The funeral OF James E. Price took
place at Old Swedes Church this
afternoon and was largely attended by
relatives and friends. Bishop Coleman
offlciated.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28

PPLY CONTRACTS AWARDED.
hese contracts for supplies were
rded at the quarterly meeting OF
Trustees of the Poor at the county
shouse yesterday afternoon: Beef,
Ierick Kienle; mutton, Michael De-
/; groceries, George w. Gray &
coal, M. J. Solomon; butter, Grif-
|erg & Salmon; tobacco, George
|hicken; shoes, M. Monaghan; bread,
renee Maucher; dry goods, Will
s. Sharp & co. The resignation
|r. Edward McCabe, of New Castle,
|,oroner's physician, was accepted
DR.. ID. /. McColley was elected to
+ he vacancy. The following report
Inside relief was read: Brandywine
Hired, s26.39; Wilmington hundred
Shwest, $64; southwest, $515.O9;
heast, S5O4.4O; northeast, $19725;
stiana hundred, $19; New Castle
bred, s374.44; Mill Creek, s24.5O;
Z e Clay Creek, s169.3S; Red Lion
sa5; St. Georges, $186.19; Pencader
8; Appoquinimink, s15S.5O; Black
s4s.25; total, $2,44472. Superin'
nt Mccoy reported the population
e almshouse at the present tim'
White persons, 191; colored, p
21S; increase over June, Z; in
e over July, 1897, II.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
M,EnIRloY WON PRAISES.

st Assistant Engineer g. w. Nc
|, who was here experimenting
construction OF the torpedo boat
CHAM at the yards of the Harlan
sIollingsworth Co., has distinguish
smself. NIr. McElroy was removed
his position on The Stringham
assigned to the Gloucester, in
i position he received the COM
zRtion of Commander Wainwright
IL the destruction on Cervera's
H. which action theGloucester tool
hall part.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
BICYCIE RACK IN CHURCH.

The trustees Of Asbury M. e. Church
will hold meeting tonight to con-
slider the advisability OF enlarging the
interior OF the church. They will
probably decide to build rack for bi-
cycles for the accommodation Of those
who attend church on their wheels.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
DETENcE sECUREs PAPERs.

Application was made before Judge
Bradford yesterday by Andhew C..
Gray, Of part counsel for Senator KEN
ney, asking for the return OF papers
and documentary evidence produced
and submitted by the defence in the
senator's case. Ehe request was
granted.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
A baby BURIED.

Lombardy Cemetery to-day received
the remains Of George E. Smith, infant
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, OF
No. 1924 Brandywine street. Services
were held at the house.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
crpNnANy TOsFs ONE

Jacob Kleitz, German, was natural
lied as a citizen OF this country yes
terday in United States Court by
Judge Bradford.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
snIYRNA BoY An THE FRONT.

Corporal Perkins D. Brown, OF Bat
terry c, Seventh Light Artillery, has
written to his parents in Smyrna. He
was about to leave Tampa for Porto
Rico when the letter was written. The
Delaware boy is satisfied with army
life and wants to find the Spaniards.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
FIRE! FIRE!

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood office,
Seventh and King. DeImarvia phone
545, b & La checks with cash purchases.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
MUST BIZ SOLD PUBLICLY
ARGUMENT WAS HEARD BEFORE
CHANCELLOR NICHOLSON YES
TFRDAY.

lEHNly4Al.
Before Chancellor Nicholson yester-
day the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company, receivsr for the Greater Will
mington Printing and Publishing Com
pany was ordered to sell the plant OF
the company as soon as possible.
The receiver presented an appllca-
ton to sell the effects Of the plant
separately and at private sale, but this
was overruled by the chancellor, who
ordered it sold in bulk and at public
sale.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
5e.-FTSH-5c.

A car of sea trout bass, porgies,
founders and blue fish, at Front and
Madison streets. Friday, July %; also
car ice, 25c. per 100 pounds.
C. M. MURDEN.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
FOR ROBBERY.

FOR ROBBERY.
police have received word from
Chester to be on the lookout for
an Spencer. colored, who is want
that place for highway robbery.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28

lack will leave the corner Of
h and Market streets for LOm-
Cemetery ON clear Thursdays
Indays at 2.30 o'clock p. m.
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
FREE.

With one pound Of Baking Powder
Saturday, a large steel enameled pail
Grand Union Tea Co., 609 King street
Evening journal., 1898-07-28
STILL ANOTHER SCHEME.

REGULAR REPUBLICANS SET UP
A JOB TO DESTROY THE UNION
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY ORGANI-
UATION.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04

tfon to the train. / was on a straight
stretch Of about two miles but / did not
see the woman on the track when I
came around the curve. / suppose that
h object that saw on the rack was
about a half mile ahead Of me. I gave
the signal in time for her to get off the
track. / had only an engine and one
car, and when I saw that she paid no
attention to the signal I applied the
brakes but the distance was too short
to stop the train. / suppose 1T was
about $50 yards or as far from the cour
! u to Market street before / could
stop the train. I put on the emer-
gency brakes when I put on the danger
signal but the engine a about $50
yards before it was stopped. I could
no. have stopped the train at the speed
/ was going in a shorter distance. /
suppose I was making about forty five
miles an hour. The body hit the
| ground and slid upon a little hill about
two feet high and was not dragged by
the car any distance. / have served as
a railroad engineer about thirty two
years. I have never had a similar ex-
perience in my life. When I saw tina
the woman paid no attention to the
signal, / supposed that she was deaf or
wanted to Ommft suicide. 1t is an
every day occurrence and frequently we
nav to ring the bell at persons and
lLcU IIicy Slep OH. SOl1t even stay OH
the track until the engine gets Within
a few feet of them and then they step
off. A train Of one coach could not be
stopped in a shorter distance than 1
stopped it to save your life"
r. B. Carney testified: IT live a
little the other side of Bay Meade sta
ton. 1 know the deceased. She was
living with her mother n had lived
with us. 1 think h was perfectly
deaf. 1 have cautioned her about
walking on the railroad track, as she
was deaf and she might get run over,
and she agreed with me and realized
that it was dangerous"
Sidney Cause, colored, firemen on the
train with Engineer Lawther, corrobo-
rated Mr.. Lawther's statement.
Joe Hansley, who resides near the
scene of the killing testified that he
heard the warning signals blown and
saw the train stop after the accident
happened.
Anthony Ballard, who also was near
the scene, testified that he heard the
signals blown.
The jury, about 5 p. m, returned the
following as their verdict.
THAT the deceased came to her death
by being struck n thrown from the
railroad track by an engine 1un by En-
gineer Thomas A. Lawbher near Bay
Meade, while ON the way to Jackson
vile, Onslow county, on the morning
of December %, 1897, and that we fail
to find by the evidence given that
blame can be attached to the engineer,
but in our opinion more caution should
be exercised in similar cases by all rail-
road engineers"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
TWENTY-F1FTH ANNIVERSARY.
The Ladies Concordia Society,", of the
Temple of Israel, Gave a Charming En-.
tertainment Last Night-A Nice Pro-

The Ladies Concordia Society, an aid
society connected with the Temple of Is
rael, celebrated it's 25th anniversary last
night at Harmony Circle hall. The hall
was handsomely decorated with ever
greens and Chinese lanterns, and a large
number of persons attended to enjoy the
delightful programme of the evening.
The programme opened with a beauti-
full and skillfully rendered piano solo by
Miss Marcella Shrier, the charming and
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Shrier. She is a young lady of de-
cided talent and her playing was rapt-
uously applauded.
The Rev. DR.. Mendelsohn, rabbi of the
congregation Of the Temple of Israel,
then made IN address briefly outlining
the history Of the Concordia Society dur
ing it's twenty-five years Of existence. In
a happy vein he spoke of the great sue
cess it had accomplished through the
persevering efforts of the ladies. He con-
cluded his remarks by presenting to Mr..
and Mrs. N. jacob beautifully engrossed
resolutions expressing appreciation OF
the valuable services of Mrs. jacob as
| president of the society and Mr.. Jacob
as trustee.
Letters of congratulation were then
read from members who nave removed
from the city.
A series of very beautiful tableaux
were then presented by the young ladies
and gentlemen. They were appropriate
ly costumed and rendered their respec-
tive parts we'll. The scenes were pic
turesuue, lovely and artistic, and the
| spectators gave them very warm ap-
plause.
One of the features of the occasion was
a collection of valuable presents contrib
uted by friends of the society, and which
were sold for the benefit of it's work.
After the programme had been car
ried out the balance of the evening was
spent in dancing and merry making. The
Atlanta string band furnished music for
the affair.
Besides the features mentioned and
the sociable enjoyment of the celebra-
ton, delightful refreshments were served
by the ladies.
The following committees successfully
arranged and anaged the affair:
On Reception-Nrs N. jacob, Mrs. A.
Shrier, Mrs. F. Rheinstein, Mrs. Sol
! Bear, MI. G H. Fishblate. Mrs. l.. Stein.
On Refreshments-Mrs. I. L. Greene
valid, Mrs. A. Shrier; Mrs. J. We'll, Mrs.
G. Rosenthal, Mrs. Samuel Bear, Mrs.
H. Waxman, Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. L.
Bluethenthal, Mrs. L. B. Frank, Mrs. j.
Newman, Mrs. J. Solky.
On Entertainment-Mrs. g. Solomon,
Mrs. =. Hahn, Mrs. j. I. Macks, Mrs. s.
A. Schloss.
On Decoratt-1s-Mr2. \. David, Mrs. G.
Honret, Mrs. J. Kahn, MS. S. Mencie-
sohn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
Weyler's Protest Against NICK inley's Mes.

Madrid, December 30.-General Wey-
Ter, the former captain-generai of Gu
ba, in his memorial to the queen-regent
on the subject of President McKinley's
message to congress, says he is hon.
ored by the attack made upon him and
that his conduct as governor-general
was that of a soldier animated by hon.
or n patriotism Such attacks, there
fore, General Weyler adds, will do him
MO harm, as they are aimed at him
simply because he has done his duty.
Nevertheless, since the message con-
tanned insulting observations on the
Spanish troops in Cuba" ne believed it
to be his duty to address a protest to
the crown.
General Weyler affirms that the So
called pacificos whom he
in the fortified districts were the prime
abettOrs of the rebellion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
Maine Cotton Mills to Cut Wages

New York, December 30.-A dispatIl
from Lewiston, Maine, to The Com
mercial Advertiser says: 1t is conced-
ed that the cotton mills in Maine viii
fall into line with other New England
mills early x month and reduce the
wages of the operatives. William D.
PenneH, of the Hill mill, says of the
situation: II don't see how we are to
avoid a cut down in the Lewiston
mills. Fall River, Lowell and Man
chester have reduced wages, and we
" certainly no better situated than
they are"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04

ST don't know, there may be others"
he said, but I have used "Parker's Tolu
Cough Syrup in my family n would
not be without It." He knew better
than to buy the inferior preparation
that was being urged upon him. Park
er's Tolu Cough Syrup has no equal. It
will Immediately relieve any cough or
Cold, Whooping Cough, Sore throat,
Hoarseness. Group, Bronchitis and kin
dred ailments. Contains no injurious
ingredients, is pleasant to take and q
safe remedy for children. Sold by J..
C. Shepard, J. II. Hardin and III. L.
T0ntress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
Kills His SiSter.ic Law

Cincinnati, December BOA Mill
wood, w. Va, special Ito The Times
Star says news is received there that
James Mccoy, of Mudrun, near Rip
ley, killed his SiSter-in-law, Miss
Shamblin, by a blow of his fist. He
had forbidden her to go to school, but
she o her books and started. He fol-
bowed n struck her a heavy blow on
THE neck, killing her Instantly. Mccoy
is described ais a man of violent tenn
per: He has not been arrested.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
A Stage Robbery

Lewiston, Idaho, December 30.-The
Lewiston-Mount Idaho stage was held
up at 9 o'clock Tuesday night by two
hishwaymen, one mile from Grangeville.
Two passense rs were relieved of about
$50 and inc robbers secured the contents
of two mail sacks, but missed the one
cc-tair -1g m ney TCckages. A vigilance
comm lee ha~ been organized at Grange
vile. Z ne re- Dery is supposed to be the
wO1k C the two men who have made
attempts within the past two weeks to
destroy the town by fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
TO ALL POINTS
Schedule in Effect May 80, 1897.


Train H.-Leaves Wilmington 800 p. M.
arrives Lumberton 5:26 p. M, Pembroke
5:46 p. m, Maxton 6:12 p. m. Laurinburg
6:23 o. M, Hamlet 6:53 p. m. Connects at
Hamlet with train Al for Charlotte and
Atlanta. and with train 402 for Ports
mouth, Richmond, Washington n points
North.
Train 41.-Leaves Portsmouth 900 a. m.
arrives Weldon 11:41 a. M. Raleigh $3.50 p
m, Sanford 500 p. m, Hamlet 6:53 p. m.
Rockingham 7:39 p. m, Wadesboro 8:11 p.
m, Monroe S:12 p. M. Charlotte 1925 p.
m, Athens 3:45 a.. m. and Atlanta $40 a.
m. Connection at Weldon with train from
Richmond end all Northern points. Pull
man sleeper, Portsmouth to Nashville.
Tenn.
Train 403.-Leaves Washington 4:10 p. m,
Richmond $3.50 p: m., Portsmouth s:45 p.
m. Arrives Weldon lilo p. m, Raleigh
2:07 a. m, Sanford 3:35 a. m, Hamlet $40
a. m, Rockingham 5:23 a. m, Wadesboro
5:54 a. m. Monroe CAB a. m, Charlotte 1850
a. M, Rutherfordton 1880 noon. Athens
lis p. m, Atlanta $3.50 p. m. Connections
at Atlanta for all points South and West.
Pullman Sleeper. Washington to Atlanta,
and Portsmouth to Chester.
Train 3S.-Leaves Hamlet 500 q. m. Ar
rives Laurinburg S:46 a. M. Maxton 9:O5
a. H., Pembroke S:3l a. m. Lumberton
1858 a. M, Wilmington 12:o5 noon. Con-
meets at Hamlet with trains from Wash
ington, Portsmouth, Charlotte and At
lanta.
Train 402.-Leaves Atlanta 100 p. m. Ar
rives Athens 3:16 p. m, Monroe $50 p. m.
Leaves Rutherfordton 4:35 D.. M, arrives
Shelby 5:55 p. m, Lincolnton 6:56 p. m.
Charlotte Sis p. M, Monroe $40 p. m,
Wadesboro 1881 p. m, Rockingham 11:0
p. m, Hamlet 11:20 p. M. Sanford LOO a
NJ. Raleigh 2:16 a. m, Weldon ASS a. m,
Portsmouth TBS a. M, Richmond Sis a
H., Washington 1921 noon. Pullman
Sleepers, Atlanta to Washington and
Chester to Portsmouth.
/ Train 1s.-Leaves Hamlet 7:15 p. M, ar
| rives Gibson $40 p. m. Returning, leaves
| Gibson 700 a. m, arrives Hamlet 1850 a. m
| Train 17.-Leaves Hamlet $40 a. m, ar
rives Cheraw 1000 a. m. Returning, leave.
Cheraw 500 p. M, arrives Hamlet SO
p. m.
All trains daily except Nos. II and IS.
Trains make immediate connections a
Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New Or
leans. Texas, California, Mexico, Chatta
nooga, Nashville, Memphis, Macon
Florida.
For Tickets, Sleepers, ETC., apply to
THOS. D. AEARES,
Gen1 Agent, Wilmington, N. G.
e. ST. JOHN,
Vice President and Gen'l Manager.
Fl. w. B. GLOVER, Traffic Manager.
". E. McBEE, Genl Superintendent.
/ T.. ]. ANDERSON, Gen1 Pass. Agent.
General Onices. Portsmouth. Va
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
To Improve Gunfiring on Switchboard

WasI1gtCn. DecemN2r 30.-Acting Sec
rotary Poose- cit was today in consul
tation -7ith the chiefs of the ordinance,
navige on and engineering bureaus, re-
speeding the subject of gunfire on ship
board. 1t is the intention to make a
number Of experiments On a large scale
to ascertain whether it is not possible to
greatly improve the present methods of
gunfrirg, particularly in the points Of
accuracy and rapidity of fire.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
A Distressing Suicide

New York, December 30.-Wdllfam
Arnold, second son of lieutenant Com
mander Conway Arnold, U. s. N, COM
mftted suicide by shooting himself in
the right temple last night at his pa
rents residence, Mont Clair. n. j. He
fell while skating sometime ago and
injured his head. This injury, 1t is
Thought, affected his brain and was
the cause OF his act. He was 20 years
old and arrangements had been made
for him to enter the military academy
at West Point.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
KILLING OF MISS HUMPHREY
The Jury at the Inquest Yesterday After
noon Exonerated Engineer Tom Lawther
of Any Blame in the Unfortunate Acct
dent-The Story of the Killing.

~ Oofy a. tAo Au4ucSt IeStcTudy Alter
noon Exonerated Engineer Tom Lawther
of Any Blame in the Unfortunate Acct
dent-The Story of the Killing.
The jury of inquest summoned by
Coroner Jacobs to inquire into the kill
ing of Miss Caroline Humphrey on the
Wilmington and New Bern railroad
near Bay. Meade on Tuesday morning,
met at the court house yesterday at 2 p.
m totaketestimony. The followingcon-
stituted the jury: Captain E. w. Man
ming, foreman, Captain w. p. Oldham,
Jno. T. Howe, w. T. Shepard, E. Y.
Pollock, and T. B. Carney.
r. N. Carney being sworn testified as
follows: Il know the deceased. Her
name is Miss B. C. Humphrey. She
was the woman who was buried yes
1terday. She was very deaf"
Thomas 4. Lawther, engineer of the
fatal train, testified: II left here Tues
day on a special train at 1920 o'clock.
When about south CT Bay Meade I saw
a oma walking on the track ahead
OF the engine, and after I got in about
300 yards of her / noticed that she paid
mo attention to the train. i sounded the
cattle alarm and she started towards
the left side Of the track very slightly.
I then noticed that she was not going
Ito get off the track and I applied the
air brakes with all the force I had. I
blew the alarm blast Of The whistle up
ito the time she was struck. I after
wards backed the train and took UP the
remains and carried them to SCOTS
Hill and turned them over to the oper-
ator. I Carried h train on to Jackson
Vile and then returned to Wilmington.
I was about 300 yards from the woman
when I saw she was paying no atten-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-04
Unsuccessful Sugar Beet Test

Columbia, Mo-, December 30.-Since
1890 the Missouri experiment station
here has been making experiments with
sugar beets with a view to ascertaining
the percent. of sugar contained in them.
The experiments it is announced, de-
monstrate that it would not be profit
able for the Missouri farmer to raise
the beets for sugar purposes, if he in
end to go to the expense of erecting
factories for manufacturing the sugar.