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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-28
A NEW ERA COMING.
The Introd uction of Motor Power
VIII Necessitate the Making
of Better Roads.

The propelling power of the future,
n rural dist riots al well as in the cities.
will be electricity and compressed air.
The horseiess age is almost upon us.
Great factories are now preparing to
turn out motor vehicles by the thou
ands and hundreds of thousands, and
here islittle doubt that only a few years
Sill elapse before they will be in gem
.ral use throughout the country. Not
only will motor and compressed air
vehicles be used for pleasure convey
ances. but they viii be used for doing
the work of the farm and conveying
the products to the markets and ship
ping points.
The use of this kind Of vehicles viii
necessitate the making Of better roads.
They will prove an inestimable boon to
the farmer. Their advent into general
use means new era for him. They
will do away with much of the
drudgery Of farm life and add in mn.
nerous ways TO its pleasure and profit,
They will greatly lessen the cost OF
transporting TO market his products.
thus enabling him TO realize more for
his labor. even at the same prices. The
care and expense Of keeping work ami
mails will be a thing Of the past But
unless the people OF the country bestir
themselves for better roads the cities
will enjoy these luxuries for genera
ton before they can he made practical
In the rural districts.-The State'e
DUTY
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-28

nels of oats What other country pro-
duces such oats?
The yield Of barley Is enormous and
the quality is 50 superior that it j.
sought afte- by brewers everywhere at
several cents per buShel more than that
grown in other countries. Peas. too.
yield a splendid crop. They are en-
tirelv free from bugs and grubs. and
being used for hog fattening they
give splendid results both in quality
If meat and in the weight gained by
the animals. To the fact that the hogs
are fed on peas instead of corn experts
attribute the entire absence from the
country OF hog cholera. so familiar in
some Of the western states. II must
not b. supposed that corn viii not
grow in Western Canada IL doe, grow
there 10 a height Of ten TO twelve feet.
and Is used for ensilage and coca
~ionaiIy for fodder.
With regard 10 the yield OF cereals a
few figures may not be out Of place
There j. an experimental farm in Mani
toba and another in the northwest ter
ritorics-
In OATS in a three years continuous
test at the Manitoba farm the average
Yield. with l. different varieties Sown.
was - bushels - pounds 10 the acre:
az the experimental farm in the north
wsstterritories the average was $ bush
els p pounds per acre.
In two-rowed barley. with six vari-
cites, the average yield at the Manitoba
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-28

-Nellie." said mother 10 her little
daughter. Il wish yon would run over
and see how old Mrs. Smith is She has
been quite ill.,
In few minutes Nellie came running
back and reported. -She said 10 tell
you II was none 81 your business
why. Nellie said the astonished
mother. what did you ask herr
Just what you told me to- replied
the little innocent. II told her VOC
wanted 70 know how old she usa---.
baltimore Sun,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-28

ness 81 the situation ~ many degrees
was the sight 81 large sign which
was fastened "a a pole near !, here the
train had come TO s'anasiiil ard " hieh
appeared a. the oniy thing living or
dead which held il head az out Of the
surrounding waters. The sign read:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-07-28

Call your neighbors together and do
wise some way for making the roads
good in your vicinity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Office Moved 10 Wilmington
The Greensboro Telegram says:

The Greensboro Ielegram says:
"Mr. j. C. Murchison, master of trains
for the Atlantic and Yadkin division OF
the Atlantic Coast Line railway sys-
tenn, who has had his headquarters at
Fayetteville since the purchase of the
Atlantic and Yadk:n by the Coast Line,
has BEEN transferred to Wilmington,
where his headquarters will be in the
future.
Though a young man, Mr.. Murchi-
son is one of the best railroad men in
the south. He is popular with the
travelling public, and in fact with
every one who knows him. He is al
ways on the alert, looking after the
interests of his road and the comforts
of it's patrons. The Coast Line is TO
be congratulated on securing the SER
vices Of so able and eficien. a gentle
man for the position Of master of trains
on it's system.
"The Record together with their
| hosts of friends in Greensboro, will re-
| greet to lose Mr.. Murchison and his
| interesting family, but we are pleased
| to learn that Mrs. Murchison and chill
| dren will remain in Greensboro for the
| present"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
CANOE RACE.

The second race of the Carolina Ca
o Club took place yesterday after
noon n the Dolphin again carried off
the laurels. The race was sailed at 5
o'clock yer h regulation course in the
banks channel, and proved an exciting
exhibition to a large number of specta-
tOrS.
Six canoe entered the race and the
finish was in the following order:
Dolphin Captain Lewis Hall.
Hepzibah Captain N. D. Emerson.
Nonesuch ......Captain H. B.. Short, Jr.
.........C Captain Platt Davis.
Nell and Elite ....Captain r. N. Sweet.
The sixth canoe, the Mic Mac, Cap
tain E. H. Bridgers, turned Over while
on the home run.
The Dolphin did a pretty bit of sail
ing. Upon the first tack she was swamp
ed, and had to be brought to shore and
bailed out. She then re-entered the
race and showed a clean pair of heels
to h entire fleet. This victory gives
the little craft ten points towards win
ming the championship out.
The officers of the race were Messrs.
K. {. Cantwell, Wright Meares and E.
A. Metts.
The next and third race will take
place next Saturday afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Ereeashoro,s Gala Week

The state firemen's tournament will
be held in Greensboro August LIST, End,
3rd and 4th, and the people Of that
progressive city propose to celebrate
the occasion in a fitting manner The
celebration will be turned into a gala
week" Of the rarest enjoyment, and
all who attend will be made to feel
at home in the Gate City" of North
Carolina.
In addition to the meeting Of the
North Carolina State Firemen's Asso-
citation. and the many interesting
events incident thereto, such as quick
steaming contests, reel races, hook
aid ladder races, etc., there will be
many other interesting n instructive
features. On Tuesday, August LIST, a
rtad congress will be held, and ad-
dfesses will be made by Professor ].
A Holmes, state geologist, and other
! prominent and well informed people
OF the subject of good roads. Tuesday
night the annual meeting of the state
Horticultural Society Will be held.
! The railroad rates are 50 low as to
etable all to attend. Tickets will be
fer the round trip. Tickets will be on
stle July 31st n August 1st, IND
and 3rd, good to return until August
7th. On August End and 3rd (Wednes-
day and Thursday a rate of practical
~ 1 cent a mile will prevail. This rate
will apply to points within $50 miles
0 Greensboro and extend beyond that
distance to include Wilmington, Kin
| SION. Rocky Mount and Asheville.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

health are thus entirely removed, and he
healthy, happy wife becomes a genuine
help-meet to the husband.
II was sick for twelve years, and for two years
l had to stop work altogether writes Mrs. Bell
McCrobie, of Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland,
." was treated by FIVE different physicians, who
pronounced my case Bright's disease, impover-
lsned condlt1on of the blood, and uterine trouble.
1 sunerea a great deal with pain IN both sides
ana much tenderness in pressing over the womb.
l was bloated at times in bowels and limbs.
was troubled with a disagreeable discharge
from the internal organs. I could not sleep and
was troubled with palpitation of the heart. Suf-
fered a great deal of pain in my head, temples,
forehead and eyes, and 1 also suffered excruciat-
ing pain at monthly periods. Since taking
eleven bottles OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, l have enjoyed better health than I had for
more than twelve years previously, and have
gained in weight twenty-five pounds since tax
ing your medicines"
Sick women can consult DR.. R. v. Pierce
BY letter, addressed to Buffalo. N. ". abso-
1ute1y without charge. Each letter is read
in private, its statements held in sacred
confidence, and all answers are mailed.
sealed in plain envelopes, without adver.
Using or other printed matter.
1t is a good thing to keep DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets in the house. One Pellet
is a laxative, two a cathartic dose.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
THE ENCAmPMENT
No Doubt Employer Will Give Our
Boys Leave TO Go I'm Camp

No Doubt Employer Will Give Our
Boys Leave 10 Go In Camp
Several days ago The Messenger
mentioned that the Wilmington Light
Infantry would soon commence to pre-
pare for h encampment at Morehead
City, which commences nex Saturday.
Since then active preparations for the
encampment have been in vogue and
will be all this week. The company's
regular monthly meeting takes place
tomorrow night, and matters pertaining
to h encampment will be discussed.
Tuesday night there will be an inspec-
ton of the company, and Wednesday
and Thursday evenings importan,
drills.
1t is earnestly hoped hal all en-
ployers will allow the members of the
company cave to go in camp, as in or
der to preserve h organization the
company will have to go. Then
again, we all want the light infantry
to always "a first, as it always has
and the company is very essential fol
the welfare Of the community. No
doubt, by Monday each members EN-.
ployer will give him the desired leave
of absence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Letitia Rebekah Lodge

At a regular meeting of Letitia Re-
bekah Lodge No. 8, I. o. O.. F., Mrs.
w. M. Hurst, president of the State
Assembly, installed the following Off
GERS for the ensuing term:
S. P. G.-Mrs. E. H. Batson.
N. G.-Mrs. Annie Bowen
v. G.-Mrs. j. o. Wigs.
r. S.-Mrs Augusta Farrow.
F. S.-W. M. Hurst.
Treasurer-J. 0. Wigs.
r. S. to N. G.-Miss Bette Futch.
L. s.. to N. G.-Mrs. Ruth Barlinger.
R.. S. to ". G.-Mrs. Winnie Murray.
Warden-Mrs. Sarah Griffith.
CONTEMPORARIES. s.. B.. Dudley.
Chaplain-Miss Annie Hargrove.
r. A. S.-Mrs. S. J. Brady.
L. A. S.-Mrs. J. W. Taylor.
/. G.-Mrs. F. A. Dixon.
0. G.-J. E.. Gordon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Three Cases Tried by the Mayor Pro-

For the first time in three days there
vas a session of the police court yester-
day, and Mayor Protein William E.
Springer dispensed justice.
A negro boy, Wiley Lowery, was ar
raigned for throwing rocks on the
streets. His parents promised to ad-
minister corporal punishment, 50 with
this proviso he vas allowed to 60.
G. NJ. Anderson vas the name of one
Of the e~xcursionists to the city Friday
who got drunk and was nabbed by the
police. He was let off upon payment of
costs.
Charles Ratlff, one of the negroes
who engaged in Friday afternoons row
in Brooklyn, was fined $40.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Meet At Carolina Beach Next W led.
nesday and Thursday
Editor John B. Sheriff., of The Con-
cord Times, secretary OF the North
Carolina Press Association, announces
in a circular that arrangements have
been completed for the annual meeting
Of the association which is to be held
at Carolina Beach next Wednesday and
Thursday. The sessions will b held
in the Sedgeley Hall Club house, which
has been rendered by the club for the
purpose. The editors will arrive in
Wilmington mex Tuesday on the vari-
u railroads.
Secretary Sheriff. expects to arrive
here tomorrow. From his circular we
take the following:
NJ ]. B. Sheriff., Secretary, Concord,
N. c.:
MY Dear Sir:-I am much graufed
to know that we are to a the honor
and the pleasure of a visit from the
North Carolina Press Association, and
as president of the Sedgeley Hall Club,
I write requesting h a you, in making
up your programme, reserve one even
ing for a reception to be rendered your
body by u club. When you have de-
cided on the time 1 would thank you
to advise me. Our entire city will most
cordially welcome your association, and
1 trust your stay with us may prove
most agreeable. Awaiting your COM
mands, / am, with great respect,
Very truly yours,
VIM. A. JOHNSON,
President Sedgeley Hall Club"
I'm response to this kind tender,
Thursday evening has beer set apart
for the reception.
II nave also the following letter from
Mr.. A b. Shielding, general manager
Of the Wilmington Street Railway
Company, under date Of July 4th:
81. B. Sheriff., Esq, Secretary North
| Carolina Press Association, Concord,
N. c.:
Dear Strive take pleasure in
| welcoming your association to our city
| and extending to them all the our
| tesies of our system during their stay.
Very truly yours,
A. B. SHIELDING,
!; General Manager"
: The secretary states that he expects
4 the attendance to be so per cent better
| than at any previous meeting Of the
! association.
Yesterday Mr.. VIM. E. Worth, pres
| ident of the chamber of commerce of
| Wilmington, appointed the following
| committee to meet the several trains
| coming in on Tuesday for the purpose
of receiving the editors and giving
| them all the information and assist
| ance they can render, viz: Mr.. James
H. Chadbourn, Jr., Captain Thos. D
| Meares, Alderman C. w. Worth, Mr.
D C. Love. Colonel VIM. A. Johnson
and Mr.. P. Heinsberger.
Wilmington will be glad to see the
newspaper men and The Messenger in
! advance extends a cordial welcome AND
wishes for them an enjoyable trip tt
our city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
More Rioung at Barcelona

London, July 6.-Despite assertions
to the contrary, rioting in Barcelona
was resumed last night. A mob stoned
a number Of shops and were charged
by the gendarmes. The mob showed
fight, firing revolvers at the gen.
darmes, who returned the fire. In the
encounter three gendarmes and a large
number of rioters were wounded. Eigh-
teen arrests were made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Board of Education

The board of education will meet to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
their room in the court house to tran
sac important business. The three
features of greatest moment will be the
apportionment Of the school fund, ar
election of county superintendent OF
schools, and the election of a board OF
twelve trustees, as called for by the
recen General Assembly enactment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wallace, N. c., July 8.
Captain w. N. Ellsworth, of this
place, quietly passed to rest here today
about 1890 a. m, and leaves five sons
and two daughters to mourn his loss.
He was for many years an efficient
section master on the Wilmington and
Weldon railroad. The interment will be
made Sunday at Rockfish cemetery,
necr here.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Now With lis

Plat D. Walker, Esq, of Charlotte,
with his wife and niece, Miss Nettie
Dockery, and Mrs. H. K. Reid are
spending Sunday in the city with rela-
tives, returning from the meeting of
the Bar Association held at Morehead
City last week.. Mr.. Walker, who vas
the first president elected by the Bar
Association, presided over the assem-
bly,, and delivered a handsome address
at the meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

W have sold many different cough
remedies, but none has given better
satisfaction than Chamberlain's,'' says
Mr.. Charles Holzhauer, Druggist, New
ark, N. J.. cit is perfectly safe and
can be relied upin in all cases Of
coughs, colds or hoarseness." Sold by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
The Steamer Lanton Again Ashore

Miami, Fla, July 1.-The British
tramp steamer Lanton, of 1000 tons,
from Liverpool to Key West, which
went on the rocks twenty-five miles
south of Miami yesterday, got off late
last night and went ashore again in the
same place. An attempt will be made
to float her at high tide tonight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Commissioner Meet Tomorrow

The Board of County Commissioners
will meet tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock to hear complaints as to the
valuation of property and to make the
proper adjustments. However, the first
order of business will be to receive the
tax lists and assessment from Harnet.
township, which were not turned IN at
the meeting last Monday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

A diseased stomach surely under
mines health. It dulls the brain, kills
energy, destroys the nervous system,
and predisposes to insanity and fatal
diseases. All dyspeptic troubles are
quickly cured by Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. It has cured thousands of cases
and is curing them every day. Its in
gradients are such that it can't help
curing. R.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

What might have been''-if thai lit
tie cough hadn't been neglected-is the
sad reflection Of thousands Of con-
sumptives. One Minute Cough Cure
cures coughs and colds. R.. R.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Extra fine quality Lisle thread Hose,
ladies and children, 23c this week at
The C. w. Polvogt Co. It is their Bar
gain week and mid summer clearance
sale.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Bargain week at The c. w. Polvogt
Co. All carpets and mattings bought
of them this week will be laid free Of
charge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Ask for Old Henry Whiskey
And take no other.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Every married man must ask his wife's
permission to make a success" That was
a saying of a wise old clergyman who knew
that marriage vas a partnership in the
broadcast sens md t,,at there can be no
success in any .,art,t -rsflip in which the
partners do not contribute equally to make
success possible. 70. this, if for NJ
no other reason, every man who H.
is trying to climb the ladder of
success should be interested in
his wife's health. A healthy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Midsummer clearance sale and bar.
gain week next week at Polvogt's.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11
Old Henry Whiskey

Is specially recommended for family
uses. Take a package home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Old: Henry WAiskey
Ebr sale by al leading dealers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Our faculty a eminenuy successful the past yea The new teacher
Mr.. Fowler, Is schlarly and has had m pile experience.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

1OllCI MILITARY NCnOUl,
OXFORD, N. Q.
FACULTY FOR 1S99-19OO.
&c. HORNER, A. NJ, Principal.
Latin. Mathematics
H. 6. SHIRLEY, c. E, Virginia Military Instituted Commandant.
Mathematics Natural Science.
BURTON CRAIG, A. B, University North Carolna(
English Mathematics
NJ. OLDHAM, A. M, University North Carolina.
Greek. History. Latin
7. H. FOWLER, A. NJ Washington College, Johns Hopkins.
Greek. German. French
Miss NINA HORNER, Pupil of Warren A. Locke, Harvard Univ.
Piano Organ.
S. D. BOOTH, NJ. D, S. H. CANNADY, N. d.
Miss JENNIE FAULCON,
Mat ron
M. Our par 1sso It ss Ia sn in ss ss sn%s s n sss year The e teacher.
ran hn a It a h mead S p ss class sas s fHsd ssasis. IN IN 'sa 3 s wasaa.ss09 . S Go, HsS,
of Greek, five years of Latin. three years each Of German and French. and
e@S e@f in S@s ' and a iT french e0 H is ' Q Employed d by 1a te College Go IS su am nsr
tom sasa a post graduate ss course in asrmanis and F French. hc% uGasG Ga hns', Sd
H hgnDo GeTm nna a a8a Ps senn o ntesat 1n m1ae5 n a1S Frenc h''9 %nsnI grammar ANN and
year s Ga h "a a taught Frn aS Snnas4 twie sra a rek' sa1 s. in nS Sssinnnins and advanc--
respect respect excellent ss He is a. sarnss able energetic teacher His pronunea-
s snsnsbsi in a tn s, ss room ROO s. He is ,hos ouhsnx qualified n@,i to teach N St se
" 'e'"AA anu ''e'" Prof. of Modern Languages. washington College NRa
Johns Hopkins University
Mr.. T. H. Fowler who holds a scholarship n the department OF German
i Phn nhs yn ne yte ls asslron rs Of he seS Gen%a "a i s5aas,Se for h sea Ss5sst German Nan
Fowler has s1eady won in this insitStion vas gained b his exceptional
n ronl indu s sgth i'm the ea RsSsss1 of Ssr sss sins son ssSs Sr ,n IN this Gsr Unive rS ,.v MI,
PSsPss Of srsatyins success His v sri S% N : Sesss %s Is sssnan%s1sS Ss proved fsss
esssfGl practice; Mr. Fowlers character is excellent and his manner is
N Prof of German. Johns Hopkins university
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

"OLldl Is al ASl
tired d, nervous
woman, depleted ~
in myth and "a
depressed in mind, x.
can contribute ~
neither mentally "
nor physically to a
husbands success.
The refaa +. re:r.
edy. Dr.. P;crc4 Fa1u-
lite Prescription, :.
strengthens the ore"n.
peculiarly fc,u;at:
dries :p ',ehi, 49,
drain, hrais 1icc,G.
and ;Ifiam"Iat:or5, a.u
cures female trouble,
that the causes of ILL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

The dance given Friday night at the
Atlantic Yacht Club complimentary to
the visiting aides was brilliant and
joyous. The attendance was a fash
ionable n and decidedly large. In
fact, it is the prevailing opinion that
the ball surpassed far any similar event
in the history of the beach.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

One of the chief pleasure on taps for
this week is a grand ball at the new
Ocean View Hotel Wednesday night pre-
coded by one of the Second Regiment
Bands superb concerts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

The present week will not decrease
in gaiety, but will keep pace if not dis
lance it's predecessors. Many sociables
are on tapis, besides the regular weekly
dances of the hotel and clubs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Friday was a great day for excursion
folks on the beach, as nearly every
train brought scores of our up country
cousins, who were delighted much with
the Seashore. They saw all that was
to be seen, and had a good time in gen.
eral.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Still another sail we chronicle. This
one took place Friday afternoon, and
was particularly charming, owing to
the personnel of the party. 1t was one
given by Messrs. S. r. Wick and w. w.
Wick complimentary to Miss Lila
Young, of Winston, and Miss Della
Clark, Of Wilmington.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-07-11

Another enjoyable sailing party took
place Thursday evening, given by Mr..
Charles w. Jones, Of Louisville, KY,
complimentary to a number of the Sea-
shore Hotels charming guests. The
night was an fdeal one for a sail, and
opportunity was certainly embrac-
ed to the greatest extent, as the party
had a lovely time.