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The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
WILMINGTON, N. c. TUESDAY, FEBRtIA AIRY l. 1898.

running trains over it as short cut -
There are severe attacks upon Judge
Robinson, of the superior court, for
his sighting remarks from the bench
The Durham people are now angry be-
cause of his disparaging remarks
about preacher here.
E. G. Duncan has been to Washing
ton three times, making efforts to Sc
cure some kind of a modification of
the civil service rules. The main
pressure is to get the democratic
deputy collectors ousted. The appli-
cants for places call on Duncan to
kick the democrats out and then rely
upon the government to back him.
Duncan doesn't want to get in trouble.
Otho Wilson in his paper today says
it is the certain expectation of Rus
sell and Butler to form new party.
The state charters the Alpha Mil
ing Company, of Rockford, Surry
county, with s25,OOO capital Three
of the five stockholders are North Car
olinians, the two others being George
B. McLane of Alexandria, Va, and L.
McLane, of Slower, Pa.
A widely known Edgecombe county
democrat when asked what was the
attitude of the populists in that sec
tion replied that those who talk
freely say they are sufficiently amused
with their republican allies. But the
great masses are silent and these he
thinks may abstain from voting at ALL
The eight suits against Vice Presi-
dent Andrews, of the Southern, which
were reported last night as having
been brought by Governor RUSSELL are
for $4,000 each. They are against him
personally and are for the full penal
ty. 1t is we'll understood her that the
governors plan to have Andrews jail
ed or heavily fined for refusal to an
swer discriminating questions of the
railway commission has failed. Now
in his anger the governor brings these
suits in the superior court here. 1t
sets out that the failure was to make
reports, but really it is for not an
swering the commissions questions
The aggregate amount sued for is S4O,~
900. The governors entire attack is
directed upon the Southern and A. B.
Andrews in particular. By day and
by night it seems to be his one
thought 1t was midnight last night
before Chairman Caldwell, of the COM
mission returned from the governors S
mansion with the complaints in the
eight suits, to which he certified. The
rush was to get Caldwell to swear to
them before he left at 2 o'clock this
morning.
The new rate on fertilizer freights
go into effect February 10th.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
A FATAL AFFRAY
4 Fight at q Store In Wilson County Re =
suits in one Person Being Killed an
two Injured, one Perhaps Fatally


Especial to The Messenger)
Wilson, n. c., January 2S.-A hor-
rible affray took place Friday night at
about 7:30 o'clock at Lamm's store,
about six miles from Wilson. T. R.
Lamm and Pearson Eatman got into
difficulty over a settlement, and
soon fighting took place. Lamm was
shot with pistol by Eatman in the
right side and may die. Eatman was
killed by either T. r. Lamm or his
son Chas. Lamm, being fearfully beat
en- on the face and his head was split
open, his brains running out on the
ground. Stephen Eatman, a young
son of Pearson, was horribly beaten
with stick on the face and head, but
will probably recover. Feeling in the
neighborhood seems to be with the
Eatmans
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
Concentration Of spanish Fleet NJ Havrrs

Washington, January 29.-No OFF,
cial advices have been received hct>e-
as yet to confirm the reported inten.
ton of the Spanish government tn
send a fleet of warships to Havana
The Spanish legation was informed
some time ago that the small gunboats
now engaged in patrolling the CubaR
coast would be strengthened soon By
the addition of number or torpedo
boats, and it Is this flotilIa that liz ex-
peC,ed to sail for Havana as soon a.
conditions permit The boats are
said to be wanted particularly for ser
vice on the Canto river and i'm Hs-
vana harbor. The coming of the fine
cruiser Crystobel Colon, one OF tkc
best ships in the Spanish navy. witIE
the torpedo boats, is said to be neceS-
sary to their safety, as these little
craft must have convoy to come tzs
their relief in case of severe weather
and to help out their coal supply
Even with this assistance, il is said
the boats will have a risky voyage
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
TO RUSH THE RESOLUTION
Leaders of the House Decide to Take up,
Discuss and Vote on the Teller Rssolu-
tiOn at TOmorrow's Session of That Body

Leaders of the House Decide to Take up,
Discuss and Vote on the Teller Resolu-
tion at TOmorrow's Session of That Body
Washington January 29.-The de-
termination was reached by leaders
in the house of representatives that
the Teller resolution for the payment
of bonds in silver, passed by the SEN
ate last night, should be disposed of
by the house on Monday, in order that
the attitude of that branch of con-
gress might be placed before the
country Immediately This conclusion
was reached after numerous confer
ferences between Speaker Reed, Chair
man Dingley, of the ways and means
committee, Messrs. Dalzell and Hen
derson, of the rules committee and
other influential members of the
house
Late in the day the resolution which
had come over from the senate was
referred by the speaker to the Ways
and Means committe and Chairman
D1ngley at once gave notice of
special meeting of the committee at
IV. oO " C1OSh 1hOuudy Al
the same time ne notified democratic
members Of the committee what his
general purpose was, substantially as
follows:
The bill will be considered by the
committee on Monday and an adverse
report made on it. No amendment or
change in the phraseology will be
made, but the adverse report will be
on the resolution as it stands This
will be submitted to the house when it
convenes on Monday, and plans made
to dispose of the matter before the
days session closes. AS to the pro-
cedure on the floor, Mr.. Dingley made
no prediction, beyond saying that it
was proposed to dispose of the subject
on Monday. This will doubtless re-
quire a special rule as to the debate.
A basis for such a rule was presented
today by Mr. Dalzell, a member of the
rules committee, in the form of res
olution providing that the subject be
considered Immediately after the re-
port of the ways and means commit
tee The committee will probably be
ready TO report by IL o'clock, so that
under the Dalzell resolution the debate
would begin shortly afternoon. 1t is
probable that before the house assem-
bles the Dalzell resolution will be so
shaped as to fix the hours of debate
and set a time for vote.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01

States ii is not surprising that such
neglect and helplessness create alarm. >
Accoring to the same paper, great
importance is attached to the confer
ence between NJ. Fatenctre, the French
minister to Spain. and Senor Gunon,
the Spanish minister for foreign af-
fairs, who it is said discussed the ac-
tion of the United States, "as it is well
known that there is great alarm in
France at the course of events. The
fact that NJ. Patenotre is intimately
conversant with United States affairs
lends additional importance to the
natter
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
An Express Train Wrecked

Old Town, Me-. January 29.-Thzs
St John Train No. 20 known Also EE
the Provincial express, was wrecked m
the Cut-at-Orono Basin mills at 3-1S
o'clock this afternoon and six cars. Tn
Guiding the smoker, were turned ton<Sy
turvey into the ditch. One of the rxs-
senger cars, in which were a large
number of people was almost entirely
demolished. Two persons were killcis
and more than a score injured, seyerzz
probably fatally. -
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
To Change Commander of the vizcava

Madrid, January 29.-It is announc-
ed that the cruiser Vizcaya which the
government has decided to send to the
United States will not be commanded
by Captain Concas y Pulan, but by
Captain Eubate.
This change in the command of the
Vizcaya is believed to be due to the
feeling produced by an address de-
livered in 1896 before the Madrid
Geographical Society by Captain Con-
cas- Pulan, who commanded the ca
ravel Santa Maria, sent over by Spain
to the Columbian exposition, giving
his impression of the United States in
such a manner as to call forth from
Hannis Taylor, then the United States
minister to Spain, a curt note to the
Spanish government demanding an
explanation.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
THE GRIDIRON CLUB
It Gives RIts Thirteenth annual Dinner.
Some Features Peculiar to This Occasion

Some Features FeCuIlar 1n1S OcCaSlou
Washington, January 29.-The Grid
iron club gave it's thirteenth annual
dinner tonight, and as has been it's
custom in the past, Furnished one of
the most unique entertainments of the
season. Distinguished guests were
present from all parts of the world, as
well as men prominent in public life
from every section of the United
States. The large banquet hall at the
Arlington hotel was superbly decora't-
ed and the table was a bed Of rich and
fragrant flowers.
The features were spectacular and
brilliant and of a kind peculiar to
those dinners. The initiation of Mr..
Charles A. BoyntOn, superintendent OF
the Southern division of the Associated
Press, and Mr. AFber Miller, of The
Kansas City Star afforded an occasion
for the publication of the pension roll.
No names except those of guests were
found on this roll and they were sub
jected to comments of a witty charac-
ter to fit each person mentioned. A
tribe of Indians in full war dress,
swooped in and sca1ped George H. Dan
iels and George w. Boyd, who have
been active in presenting the anti
scalping bill, before congress. The civil
service question was settled in a
spirited contest in which Senator Lodge
and Representative GrOsvenOr were
personated by athletic young men, the
result being that the reformer got the
best of the spokesman.
An eloquent tribute was paid to the
deceased members OF the club, the
late Moses p. Handy, Fred. d. Mussey,
Jacob J. Noah and George Y. Coffin.
The features and speeches were in
terspersed with solos and songs by the
quartette which added to the brillancy
of the occasion. There were 175 covers
and among the guests We're the fol-
lowing: The president of Hawaii Hon.
Sanford B. Dole; the German Ambassa-
dor, Mr.. Won Holleben; the French am
basssador, M. CambOn; the Hawaiian
minister, Mr.. Hatch; the Japanese min
lister, Mr.. Toru HoShi: the Chinese
minister. Mr.. Wu Ting Fang; the apos-
tolic delegate. Monsiguror tMartfnelR;
Mr.. Justice Brewer, Senators Aldrich,
of Rhode Island; Goruman, of Mary
land; Foraker and Hanna, of Ohio;
Platt, Of Connecticut; Jones, of Ar
kansas: Shoup, of Idaho; Mitchell, OF
Wisconsin,; Warren, of Wyoming. and
Senator McComas, ot Maryland: ::
ex-senator Hill, of New York; Speaker
Reed and many other prominent men.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
VACCINATION ADVISED
By the Board of Health OF Raleigh Esrkr
Disappointed I'm appointment OF Re.sA-
road Com IN issioner


road Com issioner
Especial 10 The Messenger
Raleigh, \. c., January 29.-Raleigfs
health board this afternoon met and
advised all citizens 10 submit to vacri-
nation, but 10 coEpulsion Is so be
used.
William Miles fell dead OFT the
street here today while unloading
wood.
Populist say there is evidence that
Butler urged the governor to appoxut
John Graham railway commissions
instead Of l.. c. Caldwell.
The cadets at the Agricultural and
Mechanical college held a mass -meca-
ing today to ask for better food in the
mess halls. The faculty will consider
the complaint Monday.
Clerk Fortune of the United Stntes
district court has gone to Henrietta
upon news of the critical illness OF tIis
mother.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
To Build the Richmoud- Ridgeway I'm d

Richmond, Va, January 29.-A very
important meeting of the board OF d.
rectors Of the Richmond, Petersburg
and Carolina railroad was held this
evening at Petersburg Business of
Importance was transacted and ar
rangements consummated for the
early building OF the road from Rich-
mond, Va, to Ridgeway N c. Nc
doubt was expressed as to the ability
of the company to carry out all OF the
contracts whether with the city uf
Petersburg or any one else. The corn-
pany has, it was stated, strong finxn-
cial backing, and will have no troulssu
about getting on advantageous '~-w<-
all the funds necessary to build axaZ
equip the line.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
Ike Big Bicycle Race

Pittsburg, Pa, January 29-Tke
finish of the big ~ hour bicycle race
here was exciting and was a despcrzt8
effort of the two leaders, Waller and
Elkes, TO carry off the big end OF the
purse. Elkes won by two yards. hzx-
ing gone 1922 miles, laps and @
yards. The final score was: Efkess
1922 miles, laps, 60 yards; Wafler.
1, 222 miles, 6 laps. So yards; Schincz.r
1874 miles, 6 laps; Hall 1911 milez. 6;
laps; Walter 1909 miles, IL lapE
Dench /. .129 miles, laps; Cannon -If5
miles, 2 laps; Ruckel 1,1O1 miles, Hen
shaw SIS miles.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01

Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., January 29.-Reve-
nue. Collector Duncan returned from
Washington at noon. When asked
il he had succeeded in getting the
civil service regulations modified he
replied: Not a bit as yet"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
McKfnley's Birthday

Washington, January 29.-Today
was the anniversary of the presidents
birthday. He was born in 1S43. There
was no special observation of the day
at the White house save the presenta-
tion to the president Of a large bunch
OF cut flowers. .-s1..r.s
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01

If you feel weak, dull and discouraged
you will find bottle Of Hoods sarsap-
arilla VIVA do you wonderful good.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01
PENITENTIARY REFORMS
SUPr. MEwBOORNE's VIEWS ON
THE MATTER

Officers of the Soldiers Home Reelected.
Special Agent at the Internal Revenue
Omce-Otho Wilson u Candidate for the
Raleigh Postoffice - RusselPs Advice
TO the President Amusss Republicans
Russell's yindictiveness Against the
Southern
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01

Is health and strength gained s,y
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great
blood purifier. I fortifies the wfspas
system and gives you such strength
that nervous troubles cease, and work
which seemed wearing and laborious.
becomes easy and is cheerfulfy per
formed. 1t has done this for Others
it Will for you.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1898-02-01

Hoods Pills are the best family en-
thartic and liver tonic. Gentle. relia-
BILE, sure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
The Hunchback,

The Janet Waldorf Company gave
Salem a most enjoyable night at the
Reed with their presentation of "The
Hunchback, " melUdrama Of the period
OF Charles the First in England. The
company is composed of modest, plain
quiet people, yet of more than aver
age ability. The play began promptly
at SEQ and there were no distressing
waits between the acts. The or.
cheStra has made progress and for the
number OF pieces cannot be eXcelled
on the coast. The play was concluded
at 1920, giving theatre goerS ample
Time to catch cars ia all directions
LII all plays were begun on time, and
produced with such prOmptness and
such careful preparation, twice
as many people would attend
The leading parts ELECTED
several enCOres which were
highly deserved. Mr.. Crawford
as "Clfford" excells in careful acting
and faithful Interpretation. Mr.. Nc
Way as the "Hunchback far surpasses
the average, and is the equal of
Keen's "Richard. Ada Dow Currier
IS splendid foil as the woman with
designs To Miss WaldOrf's Julia" all
natural emotion and sentiment. This
actress is very pleasing person in
every way, not so much as stage
beauty, but as a lady of charming
naturalness of manner yet possessed Of
the accomplishments of culture and
the art Of her profession.
The costumes Of the company are
very rich and complete, and Miss Wal.
dorf gowns beautifully. Her figure
has the splendid elasticity that comes
from a pure and correct life, a devo.
tion to high ideals and freedom from
corsets.
The company plays "Ingomar" to-
night, and which McVay and Wal.
dorf take the leading parts, 1t is
long time since our little city has
seen better actors than this company
and all who can do so should see
them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
Taken Under Amusement.

The concluding arguments in the
case Of J. II. and j. NJ M.HOwell against
! George W. Davis & Son were heard by
Judge Fullerton in the state library
Wednesday, and the cause taken un-
der advisement. The owners OF the
ri Oneer quarry are j. II. Howell, jan
ltor Of the state house, and j. NJ.
Howell, maif carrier for the state
house. They leased the quarry tC
Davis 81 son in 1895, for a period of
eight years. The suit was brought TO
terminate the lease, and restrain the
defendants from the use of the prem
ises. The grounds alleged as the basis
OF the complaint are that Davis e. Son
are getting stone from an adjacent
quarry, using railroad switch cen
structed for the Pioneer quarry, and
selling the stone as Pioneer quarry
stone, and that the stone is of infe-
rior quality, and plainti ifs receive no
royalty therefrom, as provided in the
terms Of the lease.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
PERSONALS.
HoLvERsoN's JANUARY CLEAR
ANCE SALE.

HoLvERSoN's JANUARY CLEAR
ANCE SALE.
n. A, Lvesley was In Portland to
day.
NJ. Klinger was a nOrthbOund pas
senger this morning.
Attorney General G. NJ. Idleman,
went To Portland today.
G.. Steiner returned this morning
from brief business visit TO Portland
DR.. w. ii. Byrd and DR.. Lee Steiner
went TO Albany this morning.
Miss Bessie Sherman went TO Port
land this morning To remain the guest
Of friends for one week.
Geo. Johnson left this morning for
Portland where he takes passage Sun
day for the Klondike gold fields.
Henry l.. Benson, of Grants IFass,
speaker Of the Benson house 70 the
last legislature which failed to con-
yene, was in the city today.
EoLvERsoN's JANUARY CLEAR.
ANCE SALE.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
FORCED AN ORDER.
An Employe of d. II. Looney at Jefer
son, Proves Himself Rascal.

An Employe of d. II. Looney at Jefer-
son, Proves Himself a Rascal.
Hon. D. II. Looney, Of Jefferson,
whJ came TO this city Wednesday, re-
ceIYed a telegram about noon today
from Constable W l.. Jones, OF JET
fersou requesting him TO be at the
north bound ROseburg mail for a
short interview.
A farm hand, employed by Mr..
Looney, went TO Jefferson Wednesday
afternoon and presented an order at
Jones & Smiths store for $50 in
money and several articles of clothing
The man. who was known by Mr..
LoOney as "Arthur,' took the south
bound California overland last even
ing.
This aroused the suspicion of the
jefferson officers, who this morning
Investigated the case and concluded
that the order was for ,ery.
1t is the suppositiOn Of the officers
that the man left the train at Albany
and took passage on river steamboat
for Portland
Constable Jones passed through
this city on the afternoon local aud
will probably apprehend and arrest
his man in Portland.
The man has been in the employ of
Mr.. LOOney since fair time. His
home is on the Columbia river a few
miles below Portland He is about %
years Of age
Mr.. LOoney was anything but
pleased with the general appearance
OF the man and was looking for an
other man to take his place.
A few weeks ago the man asked Mr..
LoOney for some money with which
TO purchase a few articles,
but not having the change, Mr.. Looney
made out an order on Jones & Smith,
OF Jefferson, for the desired goods.
This was the manner in which the
farm hand obtained Mr.. LOoney's
signature, and in the abscene of his
emp oyer, thought it favorable time
to commit the crime, which he had
undoubtedly premeditated.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
TODAY'S MARKET.

PORTLAND. Jan. 20.-Wheat vale,
T3c; Walla Walla, Tic.
Flour-Portland, 1886; Superfne
50 % per bbl.
White 35G1 36c.
Hay-GOod, Sl2(al3 per ton.
Hops -5(dl6c; old crop 4(d6c.
Wool--Valley, 14(dl6c: EASTER
Oregon, 12c.
Millstuff-Bran, /, ,Sl7; shorts, S17.
Poultry-Chickens mixed, s3(d3.5O
turkeys, live, SGl1c.
EggS-OregOn, l8c per dOz.
Hides-Green, salted 60 lbs, 7CG75c
under 60 lbs, ,6t(d7c sheep pelts, ,1O(Gl5c
Onions-S0(d$l per C.
Butter-Best dairy, 3OC04Oc: fancy
reamery, 50c(d soc a roll.
Z Potatoes, 45c(G55c per sack.
Apples-3O(d35c a box.
HOgs-Heavy, $3.50.
WeatheIs S3;dreSsed. sc.
Beef-Steers, SO; cows, 1925; dressed,
4(d5t.
SALEM MARKET.
Wheat-67c.
OatS--30c.
Apples, ,25(d35c in trade.
Hay-Baled. cheat, Syt(GlO.
Elour-ln wholesale lots, $3.50: re-
tail $500.
Hogs dressed, 4tc.
Live cattle--2(G2t.
BuIter-Dairy l5(Gl8c; creamery,
20d23c.
Sheep-Liye, &c a ID.
Wool-Best. l6(d1Sc.
Hops Best S(dl4c.
Eggs l5c ia trade.
Poultry-Hens, &c; turkeys, l0c:
ducks;6c per 10; geese, S4(GS5.
Farm smoked meats-Bacon, ste;
ham, l0c; shoulder, St(d9c.
POtatOes-25c in trade.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
Safety in Buying Seeds,

There Is no other way to measure
the value of seed than by the value of
the crop. A good crop simply cannot
come from Door seed. Sec.
ond.rate seeds will waste good land.
good fertilizer, aud good labor, and
the crop wont rag expenses. Now as
the practical farmer cannot afford 10
waste time testing seeds 70 lind out
vine ther they are true To name, sound
and clean, 1t stands TO reason that the
only safe way TO buy seeds is TO seek
the protection OF name that has
stood for reliability in the past. The
great seed house of'D, NJ. Ferry & Co
OF Detroit, Mich, has sold seeds all
over the United States and Canada
for the last torty-twO years, and the
steady growth of the business Is a
sure Indication that Ferry seeds have
given satisfaction. Ferry'S Seed An
nual lor ls9S' standard guide for
farmer and gardeners, containing
much valuable information, is sent
free To persons writing for il.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
Interment POSTPONED.

At regular meeting Of Cheme keta
Lodge No. |, |. O. o. f., Wednesday
evening, it was decided to conduct
funeral services over the remains of
b. f. Drake at p. III. today. This
morning, however, II. s. Reynolds,
Noble Grand OF Chemeketa Lodge. re-
celyed the following telegram from
Isaac Pratt, a brother-in-law Of the
deceased residing at Roseville, H.;
Don't bury b. +. Drake till we can
get word from his brothers in EastOn,
Mass. | want him taken there"
The lodge decided to postpone inter-
ment Of the body until some word
should be received from relatives Of
the deceased in Massachusetts. The
funeral arrangements that had been
pre-arranged for , p. IN. today were
postponed,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20
Uuion RinoetaII,c CI,b

At Macleay hall last evening the
citizens OF that precinct organized a
Union Bimetallic club. A good at
tendance was had, considering the
stormy night, and the club will soon
number fifty Numbers. The follow
ing officers were elected: Presiden I,
Geo. Allen; Nice-President, G. j..
Slmmeral; Secretary, w. V. Hurst:
Treasurer, L. S. Brewer.
1t is expected TO hold meetings
frequently, with good speaking and
music.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-01-20

A CAT HUNTER. man who re.
sides on the Wallace road near the
bridge, in West Salem, Polk county,
had quite an experience the other
hight. Having some fine ducks and
chickens and having been pestered OF
late with Yarmints, concluded "a
watch. One night last week, hearing
a noise near his chicken roost, he
went TO the door with a light and
soon he beheld the glowing eyes OF a
tiae wild cat, which at that time, ac-
cording To his statement TO his wife,
had Glaring eyes that were as large as
saucers and measured fully ten feet.
Calling To his wife to bring his gun
and To hold the light behind him, as
he had him we'll in sight, leYeling the
gun. With steady nerve and eyes
straight on the beast, he fired. Know
lux he had killed IL, he decided 20
take no risk and told his wife in the
morning he would get il. Visions OF
bounty for scalps tloated before him.
About one hour after little, tiny
pet kitten came limplng into the
room. On his wife remarklng that IL
walked and acted stran. .ge, an eXami-
nation was made and the poor kitten
proved 10 be the terrible wild cat aud
had 10 suffer for sins never COM
mitted,