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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07

Mr.. George Grant, delivery clerk
in the employ Of the Atlantic Coast
Line, was arraigned before Justice
Bunting yesterday charged with as
saulting a negro drayman, Jacob Dix
on, with a deadly weapon He waived
an examination and gave bond for
his appearance at the next term Of the
criminal court.
We understand that yesterday morn
ing Dixon, who is considered de bully
Of de town among his kind, was very
insolent to Mr.. Grant, who was at
work. He made several threats about
what he would do, and MI. Grant hit
him with a stick, which at once con-
quered him. but made him swear out a
warrant for Mr.. Grants arrest.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
n Bark Picked up at Sea

London, October 5.-The Norwegian
bark Sichem, Captain Lorensen. from
A~palachicola, Fla, June 18th, for Bue-
nos Ayres, was picked up by the Ital-
ian bark Speme on September 3rd in
6, lognitude Sc. The captain.
first and second officers and three of
the crew were dead. There was nobody
aboard the vessel capable of navigating
her. The first officer of the Speme
took charge of the Sichem and navi-
gated her to Barbados. s-..s
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
The Question of the Hour

The Messenger is pleased TO publish
the communications below, endorsing
its efforts in the cause OF white gov-
eminent.
THE MESSENGER DOING GOOD
WORK.
Wilmington, n. c.. October 5, 1898
Messrs. Jackson & Bell. City:
Gentlemen:-We wish TO thank and
commend 0 for the firm and right
o u stand taken by The Messenger
in this mornings issue on the pOliti-
cal situation in this city and county.
We think it cannot fail to exert a sal
utary influence on the element against
which it is directed, besides stimulat-
ing the best class of our citizens to
more determined and resolute action.
The business sentiment of the com
munity is more nearly solidified on
this issue than on any question which
has heretofore demanded its patriotic
support. The Messenger is doing
splendid work for the redemption Of
our old state.
Yours truly.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
More Casualties from the Recent Storm

Savannah, Ga, October 5.-The
Morning News correspondence at
Hinesville, the capital OF Liberty coun-
ty, says that an ~unconfrmed report
has reached Riceboro near there, that
Saint Catherine island was swept by
Sundays storm and that S%uperinten-
dent +. NJ. Wetherton and family were
lost. The report, the correspondent
says, Is ~unconfirmed, but fairly reliable
1t reached Riceboro by a negro who
claims to have been the only person on
the island who escaped with his life.
He climbed a tree and waited for the
tide TO recede.
Telegraph and telephone systems
are still prostrated and connections
with coast towns are still cut of. In
formation is only obtainable by mes
sengers who can hardly pass the
country roads.
Mcintosh and Liberty counties sus-
tanned heavy damages but no estimate
has yet been ventured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07

The twentieth colored fair OF the
North Carolina Industrial Association
will be held in Raleigh, November Is,
16, II, IS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
Yours truly,
r. w. HICKS.

We thank our friends for their en-
couraging words. The Messenger feels
that it owes a duty to North Carolina
to speak out in this crisis, n how
ever feebly we may perform that duty,
it is gratifying to have The commenda-
ton of our leading citizens.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
J. c. STEVENSON & TAYLOR.
GO ON WITH THE GOOD WORK.

Wilmington, N. c., October 5, 1898.
Editors Messenger:
l wish to thank you for your open
stand taken in today's paper. If the
time ever came for us to stand to-
gether it is now. Go on with your
good work, and let us work with but
one object in view-maintain our
rights and demand them, then keep
them. We do not want any division,
but unity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-10-07
AMA[GAMATON JUDGES
Chosen by the Bosses of
he Two Parties.
NEGRO IMMIGRATION

North Carolina TO be Made the Dump
ing Ground for other Southern States.
Humors a. to Change In Officers Of
state TrOOps-DemocTats Taking all
Republican Notwithstanding White
Government Union Understanding
Political News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
siels soIdiers ImprnNing.

Corpl. J. f. Makepeaoe, and Privates
Cain and Weatherby of Company \. Sec
ond Regiment. North Carolina Volunteers.
who were among The sick soldiers sent
from Fort Graham last Wednesday to the
Savannah Hospital, returned to their posts
yesterday. The remaining five AT the hos
pital are reported doing well and are OK
ptCtCd out soon.
Private II. Il. Taylor is the only one suf-
was thought one or two others had typhoi5
but IL turned ont there was but one. IA 4.
stated, however ne has only a mild case.
ard has every assurance Of an early re-
coYery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
FLAGS FOR GEORGIA BOYS.
STAND OF COLORs FOR 1ST RECT.
AND GUIDON FOR BATTERY ID.

The Gift of Five Patriotic savannah
inns Through the Ladies' Relief
sOcieties-The Flags VIII Be on
Exhibition To-day and VIII Prob
ably he Formally Presented to the
Regiment and Battery by the La
dies in II Few Days.
The First Georgia Infantry, United
States Volunteers, will soon have regu-
lation stand of colors and Light Battery B.
the Chatham Artillery, will have regu-
latlon guidon. the gifts of Capt. John
F'lannery, Mr.. Ed. F. Lowell Mr.. II. M.
Conner Mr.. C. D. Baldwin and Mr.. John
r. Young through the Ladies Regimental
Relief Association and the Chatham Ar
tillery Ladies Aid Society.
The colors will be presented to the relief
organizations and by them to the regi-
ment and battery. II is not unlikely that
a formal presentation will take place at
Chickamauga some time this week.
The infantry colors are the national
and regimental flags made in conformity
with army regulations. Both are of fin-
est silk, 51A feet by feet and 4 inches
The regimental flag is a blue field with
the coat of arms of the United States
emblazoned in rich colors and the insignia
of the regiment. First Georgia Infantry
United States Volunteers. The national
flag bears the same insignia.
The battery's guidon is less conspicuous
though in strict conformity to army regu-
lations. guldon is the only flag a bat
terry is allowed to carry. The flag is of
red SAX, emblazoned with crossed cannon
and inscribed Battery b. All of the flags
are handsomely mounted and are gift
worthy of the commands at the head of
which they will be carried They will be
on exhibition in Theus' Bros show win
dows to-day.
In view of the proba bility of an early
movement Of the Georgia troops from
Chickamauga it is likely that the formal
presentation will take place within the
next few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
THE AMERICAN BOY FUND.
Master John II. Favcett Sends on n
Good Contribution.

Master John r. Fawcett, son of Mr..
A. r. Fawcett did some good work in Sa-
vannah among his school friends in be-
half of the American Boy Fund" which
is being raised for the purpose of build
ing a new war vessel to- replace the lost
battleship Maine.
He has just received a receipt from
William Rankin Good of Cincinnati, o.,
who has charge Of the fund, for S24.59, all
of which was raised in sums of cents up
to 50 cents among his school friends The
Morning News some time ago published a
list of those who had contributed up to
that time. The following is a supplement
tary list of those who have contributes
Fleming johnson. %; Edwin Binswanger.
10; F. Wachstein, 20; Mrs. f. Wachstein.
25. Ben Wachstein, 25 Rosa Wachstein
%; cash, %; Lilly Weichselbaum, 90; Ida
Exley. %: Isabel Vaughn, 3; Sadie Wal
don, %: Perry Morrison, so; Amelia OFT,
WIN McLendon, ); cash, 10; Maud Hor-
ton, %; Mary Smith. 25 Matte Putzel,
10; Eta Lovenstein, 10; Florence Shaeffer,
3; Estelle Gutman, s.; Katie Dillon, 3; Rita
Rorth. ?: Home Furber, 4; Jacob Halperin,
s.: Eddie Stark 5; Mrs. Mclntire, 10; Mel
drim Thomson, 10; Sam Cooley, 3; Jesse
farrell, 5; Alice Peek, 5; Ernestine Miltler,
10; Annie Fraser 5; Annie Fehrenkamp. 5;
Dora Farris 5: Gussie Morgan, 8; Lillian
land Harris. 8; Robert Vail 25; Erwin
Swanston, 5; Hazel Henderson. 3; Ethel
Farris, 3; Beulah Riggs, 8, Leta Evans.
10; Norman Mirsky, 5; Herbert Gibbons
5; Albert Lasky, 5; Sidney Mock, p and
George OFT. g.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
BURGLAR AND woULD-BE SLAYER.
John Riley. COIored, Arrested on an
Ugly Charge.

Ugly Charge.
John Riley, a negro who entered the
house of Gus McFall, colored, on EstiI
avenue some time ago, and on being fired
upon by the latter attempted to stab him,
was captured by Detective Shea yester-
day. Riley has pair of ponderous lips,
which, In connection with his dark COM
plexion, give him a rather ferocious look.
1t is thought Riley believed the officers
had forgotten his assault and attempted
burglary, and come into the city. A bout
four weeks ago he entered McFalPs
house. AS soon as discovered a bullet was
sent at him, but he drew a knife and in
the dark endeavored to lay out his pur-
suer. He succeeded in plunging knife in
to McFall and then made his escape. Nc
Fall was taken to the Georgia Infirmary
in the meantime, where he remained sew
eral days before he was able to get out.
The double charge now against Riley is
that of burglary and assault with intent to
murder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
LOOKING TOR Al Ugly CRIMINAL.
Police on the watch for Funk, the
Washington Murderer.

aSnln&
Among the descriptions of arrest and
hold for murder" cases in the archives Of
the detective department is that of Frank
William Funk, notorious for a murder he
committed at Washington, d. c.. June o.
after which he robbed his aged victim of
$3.50, the savings Of years.
Funk fled from the district, apparently
having escaped the penalty of the pre-
vious charges of robbery. bigamy, and
finally Of deserving from the United States
army.
The police understood the crime Funk
committed was a most revolving one. The
man he killed was IS years Old, and lived
at No. 9i4, Twenty-second street, Wash
ington. His wife So years of age, was chop
ped in the head and robbed of $l.5o0,
though she was not killed.
Suspicion fell on Funk Of committing
the crime, and after a search of the room,
he left the morning after the murder, the
officers found clothes belonging TO him
covered with blood. This. coupled with
his sudden departure, made the case look
bad
The Washington police got a wire from
the Mayor of Collinsvlie, H.. the other day
mat tunk was in cuSto1Y theFe. dete2-
tive, together with Il relative of the muir
dered man, were sent, the relative going
for the purpose of identifying the prison
er. The officers were congratulated on the
excellent Bertil on descriptions sent out,
and the way the case was worked. while
the whole district felt relieved that one
of the worst criminals for years had beer
caught. The newspaper men sharpened
their pencils for a Continued story, ex-
pecting the prisoner would soon be brought
back. But when the detective and relative
reached Collinsville, they found the man
in custody was not Funk. How such a
mistake coull have been made in view of
the very fine description of the man want
ed, is something officers seem not to under
stand. Every mole, scar, their size, and
host of unimaginable details, it is said,
renders such mistake rather ineXpHcable.
The result is the Savannah department
stil have Funk's pedigree in the gallery
and are ready for him to steer this way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
CROWDS AT THE SEA SIDE.
Rain Did Not Keep People From
Their Sunday Outing.


Tybee had crowds of visitors yesterday.
There have, in fact, been few Sundays
this season that it has not had a crowd.
The morning trains carried many. out the
majority went down in the afternoon.
The tide did not suit for bathing, though.
until night. In spite of the fact IL was
low water, the beach was lined with .ath-
ers.
The heavy rain which fell in the city be
tween and O'Clock reached to the island
and delayed things generally. Many peo-
pie went into the water just before the
rain began, and there were all sorts Of ex-
periences getting out of it. The up trains
20 the city at night were all filed with
eXcursionists. Some Of them had difficulty
IN getting TO their homes on account of
the lack Of street ears 20 meet the trains
Going down in the afternoon good many
people mad trouble in finding seats in he
Tybee train, but it was finally settled by
putting on extra cars. An incident &C.
CURED just before the $50 train left the
city which emphasized the lack of ac-
commodation by the train officials to pro-
vide for the patrons of the road. The
cars had been filled, and a crowd was
waiting on the depot platform for more
cars. The conductor was asked to open
an empty car next to those which were
filed, but he declined to do It, A moment
later he opened the door at the rear end
of the car. A gentleman who with his
party, had been waiting for the car to be
opened next to the train, and saw what
had been done, jumped on the car plat
form and forced the door. Supt. Saussy
called a policeman TO arrest the gentle
man, but finally decided not to do it. The
lack of effort 20 accommodate those Who
were patrons of the road was apparent,
and wing eanarAllN cnmmanLod unnn-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
KILLED AT WHITE BLUFF.
VIM. Rose, COIored, Stabbed at
FroIic by Norman semken.

AFolAc by Norman Semheh.
Coroner Goette held an inquest over the
body of William Rose, colored, who was
killed at White Bluff Saturday in row
with another negro named Norman Sem
ken.
The investigation by the coroner show
ed the negroes got into a dispute at a
dance over a sandwich one of them was
eating.
semken told the negro eating the ham
to share 1t with another, when Rose
spoke UP and told him not to do so. Cross
ing him in this manner incensed Semken,
and pulling a knife he plunged it into
Roses chest The wounded man went
outside, fell to the ground and expired
almost Instantly. While this was going
on Semken left and has not been heard of
since
1t did not take the jury long TO reach a
verdict of murder in the first degree. The
authorities are after Semken, who lives
in Savannah. only having been at White
Bluff to attend the frolic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
OLD WORKS ABOUT READY.
Water supply Plant VIII De in shape
for Operation This Week.

Water Supply Plant VIII BE in shape
for Operation This Week.
The machinery at the old water works
which has been undergoing an overhaul
ing, will be ready to start up this week
and will probably be put in temporary
service by the Water Commission. 1t is
said the machinery is pretty nearly equal
to new, and Will be serviceable TO the city
for years to come.
1t is the intention Of Superintendent Loft
ton to fire up and give the pumping pow
er of the plant a tests as soon as the work
is complete. Every detail Will he closely
inspected to see that the machinery can
be put to work on short notice, as It Is
intended to use the plant principally for
emergencies. With a view TO this Superin-
tendent Lotion has had a telephone con-
nected with the keepers house, so there
viii be no trouble in calling him to start
fires In the boilers in case there should
be occasion for more water than the
Springfield plant can we'll supply. Kindling
will be kept in the boilers somewhat after
the fashion of the fire department, so that
the only thing to do TO start the ma
chinery will be to ring up the keeper, who
can have up steam by The time a reserve
force from the other plant can be hustled
Owes.
While there win be no occasion to use
the plant regularly. the machinery win not
be allowed to run down as Superintendent
Lotion intends TO keep IL fabricated with a
run al intervals. BY this Drecaution there
is little probability Of being caught in an
emergency with broken-d down machinery
The 2f-inch main leading out Bryan
street to the plant IS considered fully suf-
hcient 20 keep northern section mains at
the proper pressure, while the flank press
ure from the new plant VIII keep up suf-
ficient water for all ordinary demands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
MISS HILnURN DEAD.
4 Bright Young Life Cut short by
Fever and Henri Trouble.

Miss Daisy Hilburn, a bright. affection
ate young lady of IS years,
died yesterday morning at the
home Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
f. ]. Hlburn, Nq( $50 state street, east.
after two weeks illness from fever and
heart trouble. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at $50 o'clock, the inter-
nent being a Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Rev. J. ID. Chapman officiating.
Miss Hhburn graduated from the Chat
ham Grammar School two years ago. Many
friends will mourn her untimeiy death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
A phiIippine Heroine.

One of the Philippine insurgent leaders
is a beautiful woman whose life seems
to be charmed. She has often rushed
bravely into the very teeth of death from
guns and cannon, but has never been
wounded. Frequently we see people in
this country who live so long that their
lives seem charmed also, but the only
charm about 4 is that they keep up
their strength and vitallze their blood
with that celebrated remedy, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters Id.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
Real Warm Weather Rest and Com
fort.

There is a powder to be shaken into the
shoes called Alien Foot-Ease, invented by
Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y, which
druggists and shoe dealers say Is the best
thing they have ever sold to cure swollen,
burning, sore and tender or aching feet.
Some dealers claim that IL makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t certainly will cure
corns and bunions and relieve Instantly
sweating. hot or smarting feet Allen $
Foot Ease COSTS only a quarter. and the
inventor VIII send q sample free to any ad-
dress
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25

into consideration in training the men
in the navy. and the results speak for
themselves"
There was one point which Lieut.. An
derson did not mention though it was
sugges ted by Admiral Benham, retired,
who was present. That is the ability Of
the American naval officer which is of
such a character that he knows how to in
struct the men under him. There IS a
great deal In having a good teacher; with
out one remarkable results are seldom
obtained
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
CASES FOR THE RECORDER.
An Unusual Lot for Court This
Morning.

viii Hill, negro 10 years old. will be in
Police Court this morning, charged with
stealing watch from H. Kravitch who
lives at No los Walnut street. The ne
gro went there in the afternoon while the
occupants of the house were asleep. and
on entering, found the watch in a vest on
a hat rack. The loss was reported at the
barracks, and shortly afterWard the watch
was located in pawn shop. The negro
was traced and arrested by Detective
Scully.
The acme of gall SEEING to have been dis
played by Sandy Low, coiored who found
a negro named Neil Bennett drunk. and
down on West Broad street, near the Gem
trail depot, and when Interrupted by a 20
hoeman, had gone through Benefits pock-
cts and was then taking off his shoes and
coat with the intention of stealing them
also. He will be tried for larceny.
James Jones, colored, is charged with as
saulting and stabbing Washington Golden
colored, at his house on st. James street
Washington is charged in turn with visit
ing the place in violation of one of the
Ten Commandments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
\ CHILD ENJOYs

The pleasant flavor, gentle action. and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in
need Of laxative. and If the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so thai
it Is the best family remedy known ana
every family should have bottle. Man
ufactured by the California Fig syrup Co.
lad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
CITY BREVITIES.

A childrens bail will be given at Hotel
Tybee Wednesday afternoon.
Yesterday was decidedly more pleas
ant day than savannah has had in a week
or more. The sun was concealed behind
the clouds the greater part of the dav and
the heat was not oppressive The highest
temperature recorded was IS degrees al ;
p. m, and the minimum "a degrees ar 7 .2f
IN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
NEW OFFICERS TAKE HOLD.
Troubles of the order of the Golden
Chain Finally Settled.

The Order of the Golden Chain
is the last of the fraternal insur-
ance societies to find its way
into the courts. It's troubles have
been about the officers OF the supreme
grand lodge, the Old officers refusing to
give way to new ones elected at a con-
vention in Richmond in May
The old officers have finally, in accord
ance with the decision of the Maryland
Court of Appeals, retired and turned over
the assets OF the order to the new officers
There was lodge of the order in Sa-
vannah. but it has practically disbanded
the various members forwarding their as
sessments. etc, individually and each be-
ing responsible to himself alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
CROSBY FREE AGAIN.
The Papers Came and He Has Been
Released From His Confinement.

INC INpNFN NWWt HhU He Has Bcem
Released From His Confinement.
John Crosby, the deserter from the
Guards. has at last been released from
custody, except that which his father is
exercising over him, and is no more amen
able to Uncle Sans military regulations
IT was stated in the Morning News that
Messrs. Twiggs & Oliver had applied to
the war department for discharge for
him, and it was expected il would he
granted. The discharge was granted and
after a long wait the papers came. Crosby
was detained at Tybee. but his father
went down and got him, and he is once
more in the city, free to go where he viii
without fear of arrest on account of his
desertion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
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BURGLAR HAMILTON DEAD.
Detective Garrity's shot Mt the Negro
Proved Fntnl.

Joe Hamilton, the negro shot by Detec-
tive Clarity Saturday night while attempt
ing to burglarize the store Of Alex R. Faw-
oett & Co., at Bay and jefferson streets,
died at the Georgia Infirmary at l o'clock
this morning.
The accomplice of Hamilton has not yet
been caught, but the police have clue
and are endeaVoring 10 find him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25

Isaac Williams, a hack driver, COMPLAIN
ed at the barracks yesterday that he-haul-
ed five men all over the city, after which
they went into house at Price and York
street lane. They would not come out.
and the driver decided to go inside. on
finding one, he was referred to the next
until he saw there was no use irvine 10
collect his fares. Complaints for debts
are not taken notice of at the barracks
and Williams got no assistance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
FOR THE GEORGIA ARMY TENT.

Independent Presbyterian Church
Raises Sly Toward It's support.
AT the morning service in the Independ-
ent Presbyterian Church yesterday, Rev.
DR.. Fair announced that the committee
appointed to canvass the congregation for
contributions to support the Y. NJ. c. A.
tent among the Georgia soldiers, had COL
lected $50. This amount, with the q
previously given for the Christian com
mission of the army and navy, had already
been forwarded. DR., Fair warmly thank
ed his people and said he hoped their Of
ferings would bring a blessing to them as
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-25
Army and Coast Defense suppIeme n

The Scientific American Army and Coast
Defense Supplement: Guns, armor ana
fortifications; illustration of battleshin
Iowa. Price 80 cents For sale al rs
tilrs News Depot As Bull street Sayan-
nah Gn-ad