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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
Chapter OfAccfdenls

On Thursday at Fort Caswell, Jacob
Finch, a colored laborer, while at
work in a tunnel under the ground,
was run over by a tram car and bad
ly though not fatally hurt. No bones
were broken, and at last accounts he
was doing well. a carpenter was also
hurt by falling through a scaffold but
he vas able to be at work yesterday.
Mr.. Gore, a white carpenter, had a
sunstroke but his condition is not Sc
rious.
About 300 hands are at work on the
emplacement for the two twelve inch
disappearing guns that are expected
to arrive here in a day or so. In ad-
dition to the battery of five disappear
ing guns, emplacements, will be con
structed for a battery of twelve NOR
tars. = : i
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Held Ep OH the Street

This morning about 800 O'Clock,
~ lille Mr.. William ]. Hudson was COR
ing along Second street between tEa
Palace Bakery and Market street, (
negro man met MIN and asked him
fdor n quarter. AT the same he stepped
lIp 30 Mr.. Hudson. slapped his hand
on his shoulder and old him if he had
any money to give il all to hsm, or he
would Kill him. Mr.. Hudson Emmedi-
ately shouted Police" "POlice!" and
Policemen c.. H. Gilbert and Joseph
Anderson a TO the rescue. Is the
meantime the negro ran around the
corner up Market street and the police
men followed him to Third street, but
ne disappeared down Third and got
away.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

The Banks Received Yesterday Stock
Of the New Stamps-Supply Already
Exhausted

The banks Of the city yesterday re-
ceived a supply of the new internal
revenue stamps, but the supply was
not any way near adequate enough,
as every stamp had been distributed
a few hours after being received.
The Atlantic National Bank receiv-
ed 5000 worth of stamps, ranging up
from Is Of a cent, and the National
Bank of Wilmington received a sup
ply of : cent stamps only. Stamps
We're also obtained by the other banks.
The stamps are somewhat smaller
than the stamps, issued
during the exposition at Chicago. They
are rather pretty and bear the picture
of a battleship in the center, pre-
sumably the Maine.
The revenue stamp act goes into
effect today, n consequently the
rush yesterday. Large quantities of
the stamps will arrive today.
The first stamps purchased in the
city We're by Colonel Walker Taylor,
who, with his accustOmary progress
iVeness. was compelled to see that his
patrons do hot want. He had ;then
shortly after their arrival.
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Bad management keeps more peo-
pie in poor circumstances than any
other n cause To be successful n
must look ahead and plan ahead SO
that When a favorable opportunity
presents itself he is ready to take adj
vantage of it. A little forethought
will also save much expense and valu-
able time. A prudent and careful man
will keep a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy in the house, the shiftless fellow
will wait until necessity compels it
and then uin his best horse going for
a doctor n have a big doctor bill to
pay besides; Il pays Is cents, the
other is out a hundred dollars, and
then wonders why his neighbor is get
ting richer while he is getting poorer.
For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
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Schedule In Effect May i. ls9s.

Schedule In Effect May i. ls9s.
Train l.-Leaves Wilmington $40 p. m,
arrives Lumberton b:26 p. m. Pembroke
b:4S p. M. Maxton 6:12 p. m. Laurinburg
CD p m, Hamlet 6:53 p. m, W~adesboro
Sill p. m, Monroe 9:12 p. m, Charlotte
1925 p. m. Connects at Hamlet with
train for Portsmouth, Richmond. WASH
ington, and at Monroe with train for At
la1ita.
Train H.-Leaves Portsmouth $50 a. M
arrives Weldon I:A q. m, Raleigh $3.50 .
NJ, Sanford Sos p. M, Hamlet SEQ p. m.
Athens 3:S a M, and Atlanta go a. m.
Richmond S:s6 p. M. Portsmouth S:45 p.
m. Arrives Weldon lilo p. M. Raleigh
2:07 a. m, Sanford 3:3S a. m, Hamlet $40
q. M, Rockingham 5:3 a. m. W~adesboro
m, Athens 3:45 q. ia. and Atlanta $40 a
m. Connection at Weldon with train from
Richmond and all Northern points. Pull
man sleeper. Pc, 3nouth to Nashville,
a. M. L%incoInton l%N a. M. Shelby HIS
a. m, Rutherfordton 12:so noon, Athens
lis p. m. Atlanta $50 q. m.
Train ss.-Leaves Atlanta $50 ,. m,
Athens 11:H p. M, Monroe $50 a. m.
a. m, W~adesboro 7:01 a. m, Hamlet Sis
a. m, Raleigh 11:4O a. m, Weldon $50
p; M, arrives Portsmouth SIS p. m.
IT, Train sS;aLeaye, Hamlet = $40 9: n; Az Ar:
a. m. Pembroke s:S1 a M. Lumbsrton
1853 a. m. Wilmington 1905 noon.
Train Atlanta Loo p. m. Ar
rives Athens S:1e p. m, Monroe $3.50 p. n.
Leaves Rutherfordton 4:35 p. m, arrives
Shelby s:5s p. m, L%incolnton S:56 p. m,
Charlotte Sis 2. m, Monroe $40 p. M,
Wadesboro 1854 .. M, Rockingham lies
p. M, Hamlet u:1 p. m. Sanford 1:G2 a.
NJ, Raleigh 2:1s a. M, Weldon 4:5S a M.
Portsmouth TBS a. m, Richmond S:18 g..
NJ, Washington 1921 noon.
Train 1S.-Leaves Hamlet 7:1k p. M, ar
rives Gibson $40 p. m. Returning, leaves
Gibson 700 a. M, arrives Hamlet 7:50 4. IN.
Train I7.-Leaves Hamlet $40 a. M, ar
r1ves Cheraw 1880 g. m. Returning, lee yes
Cheraw SEQ p. m, arrives Hamlet s:7s
p. m.
All trains daily except Nos. II and Is.
Trains make immediate connections at
Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New Or.
leans. Texas, California, Mexico, Chats
nooga, Nashville. Memphis. Macon,
Florida.
For Tickets, sleepers. ETC., apply to
THOS. d. MEARES,
Gen'l Agent, Wilmington, N. &.
e. ST. JOHN,
Vice President and GenI Manager.
II. W. B.. GLOVER, ra1ic Manager.
v. Z. McBEE. Ter superintendent.
I. j. ANDERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent
General OFfcee. P~orrsmouth. Va
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

Why allow yourself 20 be slowly tor
tured at the stake OF disease? Chiils
and Fever will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. 'Febri-Cura" (Sweet Chill
Tonic with Iron) is more effective than
Quinine, and being combined with Iron
il an excellent Tonic and Nerve med
icine. 1t is pleasant to take, and is
sold under a positive guarantee TO cure
or money refunded. Accept no substi-
tutes. The "just as good" kind don't
effect cures. Sold by ]. c. Shepard, J..
H. Hardin and II. I. Feptress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
THE UNIVERSITY,

r ARGEsT PATRONAGE AND FULL
est equipment IN its history. Faculty, IS:
Students. sos; three Academic Courses;
three Elective Courses; three Professional
Schools, in 4 w, Medicine and Pharmacy.
Advanced Classes open 10 Women. TUT
ton so aIear; board s. a month. Ample
opportunities for self help. Scholarships
and loans for the needy. Summer School
for Teachers. "A Instructors, l8 Stu
dents. Total Enrolment, GO. For Cata-
logue, address.
PRESIDENT ALDERMAN,
Jun 20, Il Chapel Hill, n. {.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
New Patent Medicine War Stamps

Mr.. William Nestle, the popular
pharmacist, Sixth and Red Cross
streets, kindly sends The Messenger a
set of five stamps issued by the gov-
eminent under the measure providing
for an internal revenue tax on pat
ent medicines, in accordance with the
act recently passed by congress 20
provide revenues for carrying on the
war with Spain. The stamps are in
denominations Of ? cents, l cent, 5s Of
a cent, 81 of a cent and Il of a cent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
WilmfngtOnians Gone TO the Philip
pines.

Mr.. r. H. Paddison, the clever and
efficient young telegrapher, who mas
been with the Wilmington and New
Bern railroad for a number of years,
Joined the government signal corps a
few days ago and left Raleigh last
night by way of the Seaboard Air
Line and the Union Pacific for San
Francisco, where he will embark in a
few days for the Philippines to serve
as an operator for the United States
government.
Mr.. Irving Galloway, another Of our
toWnsmen, sailed from San Francisco
for the Philippines day before yester-
day as a soldier.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
The Negro Regiment
.SSenger'S Raleigh

The Messengers Raleigh bureau
telegraphs last night that DR.. Thomas
R. Mask, colOred, of Wilmington, has
been appointed chief surgeon of the
ed). United States volunteers, which
is being modified at Fort Macon, near
Beaufort, N. c. DR.. j. G.. Dillinger,
colored, of Greensboro, has been ap-
pointed assistant surgeon. Abe Mid
dleton, colOred, of Duplin, in made
regimental instead of battalion adju-
tant, and Thomas c. Miller, colored,
of Wilmington, quartermaster. No
other appointments AVE been agreed
upon as yet.
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"I don't know, there may be others"

st don't know, there may be others"
he said, but / have used "Parker's Tolu
Cough Syrup In my family for ear
and would not be without it." He
knew better than to buy the inferior
preparation that was being urged upon
him. Parker's Tolu Cough Syrup has
no equal. 1t will Immediately relieve
any Cough or Cold, Whooping Cough,
Sore throat, H~oarseness, Group, Bron-
chitis n kindred ailments. Contains
no injurious ingredients, is pleasant to
take and a safe remedy for children.
Sold by j. G. Shepard, ]. H. Hardin and
H. l.. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
LIGHTNING PLAYED HAVOC
Telephone Wires Burned TO Pieces.
Other Damage Done.

The one vivid flash Of lightning yes
terday morning about 1920 o'clock was
the signal of considerable damage to
the Interstate Telephone system in
the southern portion Of the city. How
ever, prompt and energetic action on
the part of Manager Thos. F. Sim
mons, Of the telephone company, re-
suited in the complete remedying Of
the trouble by yesterday afternoon;
so, that without the thought Of the
pecuniary loss to the company, you
would hardly know that anything out
of the ordinary had happened.
1t was a mistake about the switch
board at the office being in any way
damaged, but with the outside wires
is where the lightning played havoc.
For a distance of about $50 feet, COM
mencing at Kidder's Mill and running
was burned to pieces. This wire was
twelve inch galvanized steel, and
the lightning chared it up in small
pieces, and it was dropped along the
road like molten lead. -Four wooden
cross pieces, over which the wires
run, were torn from the poles, n
split to pieces. In the heart Of the
city several telephones were burned
out.
This disaster occurred as mention
ed, about 1:20 o'clock, and by 5
o'clock Manager Simmons had a force
of competent hands at work on the
scene. By 5 o'clock yesterday after
moo everything was in ship-shape
condition. SO much for pluck and en-
ergy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

I was seriously afflicted with a
cough for several years, and last fall
had a more severe cough b ever
before. I have used many remedies
ing recommended to try a bottle OF
Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy. by a
friend, who, knowing me to be a poor
widow, gave it to me, I tried it, and
with the most gratifying results. The
first bottle relieved me very much and
the second bottle has absolutely cured
me. I have not had as good health for
twenty years. Respectfully, MRS.
MARY A BEARD, Clarenore, Ark.
Soly by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

A sergeant and ten men in uniform
and thoroughly equipped with guns,
knapsacks, blankets etc, and II
peieces of baggage, arrived here by
the Atlantic Coast Line yesterday
morning. at $50 o'clock. They came
from Fort Washington near Washing
ton, D. c., and were on their way to
join the garrison at Fort Caswell.
They marched up street aad left about
10 o'clock on the teames Buck for
their destination.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

MI. P. Ketcham Of Pix City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
remedy that gave him any relief"
Many others have testified to the
prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords. For sale by r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

I'm a minute" Il dose Of Harris Es-
sence of Ginger, will relieve any ordi-
gary case of Collie, Cramps, or Nausea.
an unexc.lled remedy for Diarrhea,
Cholera MCrbus, Sumnaer complaints
and all INTERVAL pains. Sold by ]. c..
Shepard, J. IT. Hardin and =. l.. Fen
tress. y Ahss.s4AAzE2s
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Sudden Death Last Evening of MIR.
John IL. Latta, Auditor Of the WI.
,ninoton Columbia aud Augusta
Railroad

We are panied to chronicle the
sudden death of Mr.. John r. Latta,
one Of Wilmington's most highly es-
teemed citizens and one of the Oldest
and most valued officials connected
with the Atlantic Coast Line, the de-
ceased having been for some years
auditor of the Wilmington, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad.
Mr.. Latta died last evening at 1880
o'clock at his residence, 3OS North
Front street, from a second stroke OF
paralysis. He was at his office in the
Coast Line building yesterday, in the
discharge Of his duties as usual, and
left about 1870 o'clock p. m. to go to
his home near by for dinner. While
waiting for dinner he was taken with
a stroke Of paralysis and became un-
conscious and never rallied after
wards.
His death was a great shock to his
family and their large circle Of friends
tenderIy feel for them in the sad af-
Fiction which has come to them so
unexpectedly. About eight months
ago Mr.. Latta had a stroke Of paraly-
sis, but he recovered to a certain ex-
tent and it was hoped he would be
voted family, consisting of his wife
and three sons, Messrs. William L.,
l.. DoZier and LinWOOd d. Latta.
The deceased was born September
10, 1885, at Fayetteville, N. c., and was
the son Of the late Mr.. John G. Latta,
Of Fayetteville, and afterwards of
Wilmington. He married Miss Katie
RaIStOn, Of Georgetown, S. c., No
vember 20, 1869. His father removed
to Wilmington when the deceased was
about 10 years of age, and in the latter
part of the sos and the early COS he
engaged in the mercantile business
with his father. During the civil war
he entered the confederate service and
was %adjutant of the Thirteenth North
Carolina Regiment. For thirty-fOur
years he has been in the railroad ser
vice and was one of the Oldest and
most faithful of the few employees of
the Atlantic Coast Line who have been
connected with one or the other Of the
branches in the earlier days. For many
years he was paymaster of the Will
mingtOn and Manchester Railroad.
now the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad, and for some years
mas been auditor of the latter road
as a branch of the Atlantic Coast
Line. The railroad officials speak in
unstinted terms of his staunch integ-
rity and the efficient and faithful man
ncr in which he discharged all duties
that deVOlVed upon him.
Mr.. Latta was a faithful member of
st. Andrews Presbyterian church, was
one of it's organizers, was a member
Of the board of trustees and a ruling
elder up to the time of his death. For
many years he has been a member of
Cornelius Harnett Council Roy
and was a membe of Cape
Fear Camp, United Confederate Vet
rams. In his death Wilmington loses
a good citizen and all who knew him
will be saddened by the thought that
he has gone from our midst.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

E. c. Banks, Of Lewisville, Texas,
writes thai one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50.0 to him.
1t cured his piles of ten years standing.
He advises others to try it. 1t also
cures eczema, skin diseases and OBJ
stinate sores. r. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05
4 Spanish Victory

Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.5
Madrid newspaper dispatches re-
garding the war in Cuba read some
thing like this: I'VE are victorious,
but managed TO escape with our lives"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

Sick heaoacne. biliousness, constipa-
ton and all liver and stomach troubles
c&n be quickly cured by using those
famous little pills known as DeWitts
Little Early Risers They are pleasant
TO take and eve grippe. r. r Bel
lamx
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-05

DAILY
except
Sunday
1918 p. m
DAILY
1920 p. m.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-17
Labor Notes.

The diamond mines of the Kimberley
district produced last year diamonds of
he aggregate weight of 3,717,7s5 carats.
Hamilton, Canada, is the latest place to
Council can profitably add fire insur-
incc department to the mac achinery it looks
fter.
British railroads, it is said, have com
,ined to stop Saturday half-holiday ex-
-arsiOn trains during the summer months
IN the ground that they have their hands
,ull with the more profitable regular
Taffic.
Seattle will send 30 900 bales of cotton
20 Japan during the coming winter. This
IS a rather large order for single port,
about so per cent. more in value than the
value of all American exports to japan
Turing 1s9-95.
The forest wealth of Mexico in timber,
1yewoods, medicinal and other useful
plants Is very great. The exports OF
cabinet and dyewoods alone amount to be-
tween two and three million dollars per
annum, while the abundance of the pro-
1uct is such that the industry is capable
of indefinite development.
Indian cotton goods continue to make
headway in China, says the bombay Ga
zette, and it is encouraging to hnd from
the latest reports to hand that the oppOr
tunities for the sale of cotton goods in
West China are practically limitless. as
its many millions Of inhabitants are al
most entirely clothed in garments made
from cotton.
The output of gold in Australia for the
first half of this year will be largely in
excess of that for the same period last
year. The same is true of the South
African gold mines and of the United
States mines. The Klonkike and Alaska
regions will yield S25, ,O00,0 this year.
The estimate that the worlds output Of
gold would reach $500, 900, 900 in 1900 was
100 low.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-17

Dorothy was a little vexed that her
guardian had scarcely spoken to her since
Egerton had interrupted their converse.
ton In the morning; she was consequently
more disposed to be friendly with her
host.
About half way between the ruins and
the pier family marked footpath turned
to the left, leading apparently across the
face Of the cliff. Let me show you the
way" said Egerton, passing her.
''Is there a footing?" asked Dorothy.
Trust me?' he returned, and following
him she soon found herself on . small
projecting platform, in front Of which
some gorse bushes and several moss
grown stones formed . natural parapet,
while Q fragment Of rock served for .
seat-the outlook over the sea, to the light.
house and chapel on the Isle before men.
TONED, made q delightfully."- tranquil, pic.
turesQue scene.
''This IL charming" cried Dorothy.
"How sweet and peacefuly'
few minute. aSS sSssss sstsiEs Rs ID. 4. am a.
rupt, but seldom have q chance Of speak
ing to you alone. cannot lose this pre-
cious moment. Will you listen to met
want to tell you what think Of you"
Don't be too complimentary" said
Dorothy, with a little uneasy laugh.
mo, I shall speak the truth. Well,
then, think you are the brightest, sau.
ciest, most womanly girl that ever charm
ed a mans heart-and the desire Of mine
Is to cali you my wife, sweet Dorothyr'
He tried to take her hand; she drew II
hastily away with a startled look.
will you not speak to mer he con.
tinued.
II do not know how to speak to you, Mr..
Egerton," In a distressed voice. Il do
not-I do not seem able to believe you
to believe that you love me, mean, when
do not love you, for, indeed. do not
Il know that only too well. But let me
may succeed. Do you love anyone, Dor
othyY'
mo, indeed I do not, but somehow, Mr..
Egerton, do not think 1 should ever love
you, nor do feel am the sort of girl you
ought to marry She broke off abb
ruptly.
II am quite old enough to know my own
mind" said Egerton abruptly. IF your
heart is free, will not accept your pres
ent no as final. am desperately perse-
vering, when my heart Is set on anything,
as 1t is now, Dorothyv'
"Still, Mr.. Egerton, do not think me un.
kind, but-but do not believe shall ever
I'VE shall see. Now you are looking
uneasy. l do not want to keep you here
against your will. Remember, though, I
do not accept your refusal; give me a little
grace" He caught and kissed her hand,
holding it for minute In his own.
DO not keep me, Mr.. Egerton," said
Dorothy, who was greatly distressed. 'i
am more sorry than l can say to vex yo,i
want to oyertake Miss
(To be continued,)
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-08-17

In France IL is Il punishable olcns e
for anyone To give infants under one year
any form of solid food unless such be or
dered by written prescription signed by
a qualified melicul man.
The number Of Chinese in San Fran
cisco is about 10000.
barcelona is now the most pOpulOus
city of Spain, the result of a census just
taken showing $4,000 inhabitants. to Ma
drid's 507 900.
1t is said hat excessive tea drinking
among the humber classes of Ireland
has caused an alarming increase of in
sanity, especially among women.
"A German bird-fancier has made h
servations as to the effect of balloons on
birds. Some of them took no notice of
the aerial monsters, others seemed to
regard them with placid curiosity, while
some were thrown into panic.
Nearly POO. 600 pounds of coIors are
used by the United States government
annually for printing paper money, rev.
enue and postage stamps.