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Long Island Turtle 100 Years Old.

turtle supposed to BIO one hundred years
old was found on farm at South Haven. l., l..
yesterday. by George l.. Chichester. On the
animals shell was carved "A. b.. 1900" A mau
named Abram Brown once lived on the farm
who're the turtle was found and It Is suppose
that he cut the inscription on the shell more
than century ago
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
THREAT TO KEEP SCHOOLS CLOSED
Col. MurpIy Talks of Drastic Measures to
Enforce Vaccination Laws.

President Murphy 1.-THE Board OF Health 10
not satisfied with the manner in which the
borough school boards enforce section 200 Of
the Health laws relative to the vaccination OF
school children. and Yesterday he began 10 stir
up the Brooklyn. Queens and Richmond
boards
These gentlemen Of the borough boards"
said Col. Nu 'rhy last night. are very apathtt tic
to say the least. and do not show the interest
in the matter OF vaccination that they should.
Unless there is change for the better shall
adopt drastic measures and may prevent the
opening OF the schools until section 200 II
complied with"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30

WASHINGTON. Aug. 20.-These naval order
hnya heen Issnad.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2D.-These naval orders
have been Issued:
Lieut. q. Hepburn, from the Navy Yard Washing
ton, 20 the Navy Yard Norfolk; Lieut. L. Hendor-
SON from the Richmond to the Board Of Inspection
ana Survey. washington; Lieut. II. X. PArmSnter.
from the badger ~ the Hartford; Lieut.. r. II. Os
born, 70 Newport; CnmmAnder r r. lngorsoil
Muir. T.: ". IKinkAid. o. ". keester and NJ. f.
Trench ,:sd an't ma rIs sna sr" sur
out Of commission to duty At the Naval Academy;
settle accounts; Asst PAymAster II. L. Robins from
the Marietta to the AarbieheAd: AAst PaymAster @.
II. stlckhouse, from tho NAVY Yard Wash ngton. to
the Marietta; Lieut.. R. g. Douglas. from the torpedo
service at Newport and placed on waiting ordsrs.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 29.-Gen. j. 8. Sanger.
Lieutenant Colonel and Inspector General U.
s. A.. to- day received directions from the Sec
rotary OF War to assume charge OF the work OF
taking n census OF Porto Rico. Gen. Sanger has
been placed in charge Of the Cuban census and
the Hchedues prepared by the Census Bureau
for Cuba will be used in Porto Rico He will
not go to Cuba and Porto Rico to assume Per
sonal direction OF the work until some time
Ia the fall
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
MAD 4 RIGHT TO wonK, SAID cGAyr.
Striking Piano Makers Fined for Attacking
Son-U MON Men.

Son-UniOu Men.
A strikS which began about two weeks ago
in the piano factories Of krakAuer Brothers.
in East l3Gth street and at the Southern
Boulevard and Alexander avenue. resulted on
Monday evening In an attack on two non
union men by three OF the strikers The
strikers wore Herman J. Kieier. viii am
Kloess and James Cassidy. The non-union
men who were attacked were Jacob FrIers-
muth and Henry Feigcnbaum. Tho three
strikers were arraigned yesterday morning in
tho Harlem court and fined So each. In i'm
posing the Nne Magistrate Crane said that it
must be recognized that every man had a
right to earn a living and to hire himself out at
any price he pleased.
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Ca,,a,ts Visit Camp ,leade.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Aug. GA j. Cassntt,
President OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
puny. Mrs. Cassatt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G.
Cassatt. Charles f. PuGh. second yico-prcsi-
dent: ". II. Patton. assistant to tho president.
and q number OF ladies' beside those mon
toned. arrived at Camp Meade about = O'Clock
this afternoon. They came to say good bye
TO Major F. b. Cassatt, son OF President Cas-
satt, who leaves for Ban Francisco Tomorrow
with his regiment, the Twonty-seventh.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
Another Storm on tho Southern Coast.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2A.-Another storm is
brewing of the southeastern coast. but the
officials Of the weather bureau are unable to
predict at present whether it will be OF dam
aging character north Of Virginia. The storm
was noted last night Off the coast OF Florida. 1t
was central this morning of Georgia and was
increasing slightly in intensity. Rains are
general In the south Atlantic Statos.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
LABOR PARTY ISSUES 4 CALL
Says It's Purpose Is Decent Government and
tho Reclamation of the CITY.

The Independent Labor party issued a cal
yesterday for a ratification meeting to be held
on Friday evening in Cooper Union. The call
declares against tho old political parties and
political bosses. 1t calls for the enforcement
OF the ten-hour building and other laws and
home rule in municipalities. In conclusion 1t
says:
Tho purpose OF the Independent Labor
Party is decent governme nt and the redcmr-
ton OF our city from tho standard deliver
pirates who have il by the throat"
A meeting OF the organization committee OF
the party was held 10 Ciarendon hal last
which were in touch with the principles OF the
party, were desirable allies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
VIII Make Its own CIenrancrs.

The Produce Exchange Trust Com pany issued
a notice yesterday that after Aug. 81 it woud
make its cIearances over its own counter in
stead OF through the Clearing House. 1t is
now making ciearances through the Western
National Bank
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-30
MORE Army APPOINTMENTS.
Omcsrs for Service in Some Of tho New
Volunteer Regiments.
wIcuy~aroS Aun -'rba follo zinc orru "

WARRINGTON. Aug. 29.-The following army
appointments arc announced:
From West Virginia, to be Captain, James II. Mar
tin, late Second Lieutenant. Second West Virgins,
Forty hrst to be First Lentenan.s. Charles Belae
second; D. G. Rnttencutter. late Lieutenant First
West Virginia, Forty hrst.
Texas To be Captains. John W. Moore. late Cap
tain First Texas. Thirty eighth A. +. ". McManur.
late Captain First Texas Thirty n nth; W. Mex
Lamoan, late Captain Second TeIas, Fortieth; Ed
ward A. Stuart late Major Second Texas, Forty
fourth.
To be First IieutenAnts: FREDERICK q. Young, late
Captain Third Te1As Forty fourth A. b. Kelly, late
Captain Second Texas, Thirty eighth; II. q. Baker,
CrottV late First ieutensrt Fourth Texas. Forieth
ii. O. Rayson. Ia o First Lieutenant First Teas.
Forty fourth. John r. Green late Clptan First
Texas Cavalry, Thirty eighth.
First %eS,ensnt Third reIss Thirty eisStn; Jo i1
Il. viohers. Jr.. lat Second LIEUTENANT Second
First Lieutenant Fourth Texas Porticth.
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Soldier. From Alaska to 90 to Fl. Smelling.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Gen. Shatter was
ordered to-day by the Secretary OF War to send
to Fort Smelling. Mimi. the detachment OF the
Eighth Infantry which has returned from
Alaska. This de achment Is now In san Fran
CISCO Al Fort Smelling has been desiRn tod as
"a batta..on depot OF the Eighth Infantry the
detachment was ordered there
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The union plasterers employed on John d.
Roak efeller's new house at Fifty fourth street
and Fifth avenue. struck yesterday to enforce
union rules. The plastarers have applied to
the other building trades represented at the
building for cooperation. and tho strike IL to
be made general II the demands OF the strikers
ara NJ needed,
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appointments. in addition to the Civil Service:
Chief OF Bureau OF State Affairs. Manuel Camu-
mas; Chief OF Internal Revenue Bureau. DIR.
Calixto Romero: Chief OF Bureau OF ARricul-
ture. Juan Buatista Rodriguez. O. T.. to succeed
Juan Castro, who may be retained In somo other
capacity; Board OF Public Works. Capt William
V. Judson. Corps OF Engineers, President: r. l..
Hills. Civil Engineer; INSPECTOR OF Lights and
Beacons and Charge OF Buoys. Ensign W. +.
Gherardi.
With reference to the appointments Gen.
Davis says
In making the selections for appointments
as above there may seem to one OF tho political
parties a prsponderance OF numbers OF officers
OF another political party. The Military Gov
ernor ann ounces that his selections for once are
In every case OF re- appointme emit based upon the
result OF his experience and observation OF the
manner In which the officers have In tho past
performed the duties pertaining to other pub
lir places thoy have held. He has in no case
been actuated by q thought OF promoting the
ambitions OF any party. and should 1t be found
that any public officer uses his position
or attempts to use it. In promoting any
personal or partisan pursose, he will DO i'm
med iately removed Tho military govern
ment will be administered for the benefit OF
all alike. without respect to party. race or
color and II abuses are brought to tho ;knoWl-
edge OF the Commanding General. he will I'M
m lately take measures to correct them"
Gen. Davis explains that It is the intention to
appoint board Of insular policy OF nine mem
bers. mposed OF representatives OF all parties
| and business interests. He says:
TO this board will be referred all important
questions affecting public interests. concern
| ing which he feels that he needs advice. This
| hoard will be requested to have an over
sight on the manner In which heads OF
| bureaus and officers conduct their business
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

est In the south I'm scores OF counties
and in perhaps scores Of towns there
Ii depression in business and for cause.
It IL well known that Stanton, In vir-
ginia. has been a f~ourishing, live town
In the past. It has grown in popula-
ton and has long been a popular ed
ucationaI centre. The able newspaper
printed there, The Spectator, says
that this n live town is now Gin the
throes Of b most desperate depres-
SION The people are without money to
purchase as formerly and the mer-
chants have their stores crowded with
goods and not by customers" This well
the plainest words. and says that peo-
pie have been deluded who thought
b a a scarcity of money is a sign of
greater prosperity. We make one quo
taticn that turns on the light"
Rents have dropped so per cent
Business houses are standing idle. The
Virginia hotel and every building on
that block is empty. The Lutheran
school buildings and grounds, which
cost probably $40, 900, old not long
since at $500. The Methodist school
buildings and grounds, which could
nave bee sold only a short time age
for from 100000 to $50, 900, are empty
without a bid from them of $40, 900
Buildings belonging to the estate of q
deceased person, which had cost ovel
Sic, 900, were last week sold for less
than half that sum. 1t may be dis
loyal to state these facts, but, if trea'
sonable, we plead guilty"
AS In Staunton so it is in many 9th.
er towns-as in Virginia so it is il
other states. The rich may flourish
but the average tofler sweats and
groans, but hopes for "the good tim
coming"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

by b. c. Mathews. He gives this sum-
mary in part:
The IS per cent native born In the
city supply asa per cent Of al hospita
inmates. 25-7 Of the insane. lag of the
almshouse paupers. 81 of the peniten-
taary criminals. and Il of the work.
househouse vagabonds. The ~ per cent
foreign-born in the city supply e3.7 OF
the hospital inmates. 14-3 of the insane
s5-4 Of n almhouse paupers, IS per
cent OF the penitentiary criminals. and
IS per cent OF the workhouse inmates.
The average OF the percentages of ma
tive-born in the several kinds of znsti-
tutions Is 81; while that of the foreign
birn is So. Only in the ease OF the pen
itentiary is the percentage OF foreign
born lower than in the city. In the
almhouse IL is more than twice as large
as that of all fore.gn-born in the city;
and in the insane asylums II is nearly
twice as large"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

We recall that many a 6 we
wrote an editorial upon Our Indebted
ness to Ireland" We have often been
impressed with the productiveness of
that most fertile island in distinguished
men, some among the foremost, and
have aforetime mentioned some Of the
most eminent. From a paper in the
Cosmopolitan we are reminded of the
very conspicuous leaders in England, in
the army particularly. General Lord
Wolsely, at the head of the army now,
and General Lord Roberts, the Duke of
Wellington, General Sir John Doran,
Sir Hugh Henry Cough, General Sir
Richard Kelly, Lieutenant General
Sir George Stewart White, General
Lord Kitchener, Rear Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford, Lord William Leslie
Beresford, Marshall Macmahon, Gener-
al Obrutscheff, are only a part of the
distinguished men in military life. Ed
mund Burke, Chief Justice Russell,
Sir Robert Hart, Lord Dufferin,. Sir
Charles Gaven Duffy, Duke of Tetuan,
Justice Mccarthy, Vlscount Taafe, are
some of the anne distinguished in
civil service, as statesmen and authors.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

In Ladies' and Gents Kid Gloves.
we have a largs assortment. Special
inducements this week. Cali and see
them.
Carpets, Mattings. Rugs-Forty-n ind
rolls OF Carpet ca hand. New fail goods
and bought for spot cash. Must be sold
I will sell Brussels Carpet, worth s5cl
for 47hc per yard. Moo elite Carpet
worth s5c, for 5shc. ingram. yard
wide. fine line OF colors. from lsc I'd
CSC. Big line. worth 4ec. extra vaiueN
to be sold at 2ec per yard. / a od(
hand so rolls OF Japanese and ChineHS
Mating. running from .0c to &c pr
yard. Body Brusseis Rugs. frinEkd.
for SOC. Rugs ~ all sorts. from sc
Table Covers. Art Squares. Portiers.
Lace Curtains, Poles. Window Shades.
at bottom prices.
A few Christmas Toys left over. to be
sold for less than cost.
Remember our Millinery Department
We are now selling our Soc and 60c Feis
Hats for Csc apiece-all shades n
shapes. A big lot Of Aigrettes to be
closed out at &c per bunch. Qualities
of Birds and Quilts. and other Feathers
to be sold at &c and 10c.
Remember the Racket Store when
you want goods at low prices. Front
Street, opposite The orion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Will it be possible for the legislature
to take salutary steps in relieving the
courts, the cause of justice, the cause
OF the White race of evils of the one
mar pardoning power? Must the anon
alous procedure, so o~ver-fowing with
harm, and absurdity to the state, be
allowed to remain in this old
wealth after so long a trial at govern
ment n a test Of the theory that men
are capable of wisdom and success in
self-government? Can not a board Of
pardons--consisting Of three lawyers of
unquestioned integrity and ability and
a sense Of right personal and moral,
be substituted in some way. Tennes-
see has tried the one-man predicament
and is sick of it. The talk now is for
a board of pardons.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13
BIG REDUCTION SALE
AT WilmingtOn'S Big Racket Store.

Lots Of goods to close out at the fol-
lowing prices:
One hundred and tw~enty-four pairs
Women Button and Lace Shoes. soft.
good and fine, solid leather. to sell for
soc per pair. Ladies' Button Shoes,
Patent Tip, regular stock, at 75c per
pair. We have all grades Ladies'
Shoes from SOC to $3.50 a pair. Children
Shoes, mall sizes. Is to SIS. special, for
19c a pair. All grades Children's School
Shoes from soc to 800 a pair. We have
$50 pairs Mems Shoes, in Lace and
Congress, odd sizes. Shoes worth from
sl.2o to $2.25 per pair, We give your
choice for 75c.
Ladies' Capes-We have made great
reductions in this line, owing to the
fact that We have just bought a large
lot of these goods for less than cost
to the manufacturer. Will now sell our
$1.0O Capes for 75c; $500 Capes CAS-
trakan) for $3.50. Fur Collarettes,
worth $50, now $3.50. iii Fur Muffs,
somewhat moth eaten, worth 81. so, will
sell for SOC apiece. Silk Plush Capes,
worth $3.9S, now selling for $500.
We have on lar a few fine new
style Jackets, bought at closing-out
sale, which can be sold for less thar
half price. Fine Jackets, worth SIS. 90,
now selling for $3.50. We have all
grades from $500 up
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Rev. Jesse A. Cuntngsim Dies From
Heart Failure

AAS&IA
A special dispatch from Greensboro
to The Raleigh Post of Sunday says:
Rev. ]. A. Cunninggim died al his
home in this city at s o'clock tonight.
He had been i'll for some time, but the
immediate cause of his death was heart
failure. The funeral will take place
Monday.
Uncle Jesse, as he was called for
many years, was one of the oldest mem
bers of the North Carolina conference,
M. E. church, south. After long and sue
cessful service in the pastoral relation
he was called to the responsible work
Of presiding elder. In that capacity
he served the Raleigh district four
years, and with the close of the last
conference year completed his time
limit on the Durham district. Admon-
ished by falling health and the infrm-
tiles of age, he realized that his work
in the ministry was finished. He was
too feeble to attend the conference at
Elizabeth City, but he wrote a very
pathetic letter to his fellow laborers in
the ministry, asking to be placed in
the supernumerary relation. His re-
quest was granted with the hope that
his life would be spared yet a long
time. But that was not to be; his
earthly career closed within a few
weeks after he laid down his work.
A mighty man among North Carolina
M~ethodists has fallen. A more lovable
character or a minister better beloved
has rarely, If ever, lived to bless his
fellow men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

There is not a member from the ne
gro counties in the legislature that de-
sires to injure the negroes in any par
ticular. The real aim is to help. Good,
wise legislation will not retard the pro-
gress of the colored folks in the least,
but will give them a better chance in
the rivalries and struggles Of life. Wise
laws help the Industrious and the we'll
meaning. Let the one purpose be to
legislate wisely, discreetly, justly, for
the good of all, of both races, of all
sections of the commonwealth. What
the state so much needs, what the
White Men so much desire and seek
for, is better government, and that
means safe. sound, economical, equita-
BILE government. They fought for that
and they demand it at the hands Of the
legislature.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Croker, the Tammany chief, is out for
expansion and a great deal of it, and
quotes Jefferson as an ex~pansionist.
Think of Jefferson being in any latter
day sense an imperiaIist. He was no
more of an expansionist of the Nc
Kinley kind han he was a Tory Of the
George the Third type. We never saw
much from Senator Caffery that i'm
pressed us ~favorably, but his recent
speech in the senate is vigorous on
right lines. The report in the Messen-
ger of Saturday stated hat he referred
to that expression of Jefferson that
governments can only acquire their
just powers from the consent of the
governed. declaring that the principle
announced in that sentence marked
Jefferson greater than king, prince or
potentate. What a lie the republicans
gave to hat famous saying of the
greatest American political genius
when they brought in Hawaii without
giving the people the right to say
whether they wished TO be annexed or
not
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13
BREVITIES.

There is probably no native borr
American now living who can surpass
if equal, the German born Carl Schur7
in a statesmanlike and comprehensive
and thoughtful discussion of a great
public question. His recent speech at
Chicago on imperialism as a Crime
was mastery and eloquent-the pro-
duction of a profound thinker and stu
dent.
Hurrah for Governor Roosevelt! He
r notice in his inaugural that he
will give no pardons to ~wife-beaters
and habitual criminals. Why should
pardons be granted to criminals of any
kind?
Socialism at Haverhill, Mass, -four
ishes. The town is in their possession,
and they propose to give more work
and higher wages at the public ex-
pense, which is quite in keeping with
socialists.
Rev. DR.. Lorimer, the famous Bap-
fist minister in Boston, in his New
Years ermon had healthful remarks
on trusts. He told the people tina eff
you continue in this method of gath
ering all the business into the hands
of a few, so that it can be done with
the least possible cost and with the
fewest possible help, you VIII drive
people into poverty and you will have
buyers for your goods!"
The Atlanta Journal says that Sena-
tor Butler is a d~emagogue land that
by a strange dispensation of provi-
dence" he is now United States sena-
tor from North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13
HOW 1T is IN A VIRGINIA TOWN.

Tn a recent editorial The Messenger
gave expression to a conviction, based
on knowledg. that the boosted prosper
ity of the south was misleading-that
it was partial and not general. We
can not doubt this. The facts de not
authorize the usual sweeping declara-
tons of high tariff organs in any Sec
ton. In the west savings banks are
notifying depositors hat 4 per cent.
will not be paid after the 1st of Jan
uary, 1S99-and that they cannot AFFORD
to continue longer this rate of inter-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Butler is being roundly rebuked for
his cheap demagogy in his pension
amendment before the senate relative
to c~onfederates. The press generally
and many confederate camps are
repudiating the blatherskite for his
blarney. The only help the south asks
as to pensions is to cut down the 1000, :
600 of blood suckers to at least one
half. 1t is a shame and disgrace that
there should be three times more pen
sioners thirty-four years after peace
than there were a quarter of a CEN
fury ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

We have not conversed with a dem
ocrat who favors the proposed new
charter for Wilmington. We have
heard opinions from true. educated
democrats and all speak against it and
none knew what others had been say
ing. If 1t passes II will give offence to
more than 1000 democratic voters in
his city. We believe hat to be true
from what we have learned. The peo-
pie wish to have a hand in the gov
eminent placed over the people here.
They are against any plan that de-
prives them of the privilege of APPROX
ing or rejecting. The executive COM
mittee is the head and should call a
meeting in each ward to vote upon
the charter. That is the only way to
keep the party intact which is very
necessary surely at this time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Raleigh Post tells what State Senator
Skinner says of legislation as to shell
fish. Senator Justice introduced a bill
to regulate, etc. Mr.. Skinner says that
the committee was made, and the
chairman Of the committee, as first
ridge, and had never seen an oyster
in the shell. Senator Justice admitted
he was thinking about high land ter
rapins, n his ignorance of oysters
being shell fish. The necessary change
was made with the understanding that
the incident should be kept out of the
papers" A lesson! a lesson. Watch
the corks.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-13

Winchester, Va, January S.-(Sun-
day.)-James H. C~astleman, a married
man, was arrested at B~rucetown this
county, this morning, charged with
criminal assault. The charge was pre-
ferred by Castleman's wife, and the OBJ
ject of his assault is said ito be his H.
year-old stepdaughter. Castleman was
given a hearing before Justice Best,
at Brucetown, who, after hearing the
evidence in the case, committed him to
Jail to await the action of the grand
jury. Castleman was lodged in Jail in
his city this afternoon.