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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Schooner.

The American schooner Percy and
Lily, Captain Anderson, which put into
Southport Friday on account OF a bad
leak, is still at ancho awaiting in
structions from her owners In New
York. Captain Anderson came up yes
terday and stated that the schooner is
still leaking badly and two crews are
working hard pumping the water out,
an extra crew having been employed
at Southport. The condition of the YES
sci is said to be critical, as she car
ries a heavy cargo of cross ties. The
leak is probably just aft of the rudder
post.
When she put into Southport the
crew was almost from
pumping.
The vessel will very probably be
towed to New York. 1t is not at all
likely that she will be brought into
this port. However, nothing can be
said definitely until the advices and
instructions from her owners are re-
ceiVed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
A Quiet Home Wedding.

A quiet marriage took place at $3.50
O'Clock a. m. December 20, 1899, in the
hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Gibbs Morrisey, near Clinton, N. G.,
Rev. H.. T. Barber uniting in holy we'd
lock DIR. VIM. Cobb Whitfield, of Quin-
erly, and Miss Rache Donnell Patter-
son, Of Clinton, N. c. No cards a
been issued, but a few of the family
and friends were present to witness the
After a bountiful repast
the happy couple received the hearty
congratulations Of their friends and
left for Warsaw, where they took the
morning train going north. The best
wishes of a host of friends throughout
ahe state will follow this happy couple
10 their new home in Quinerly, N. G.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
HESTER'S COTTON REPORT.

New orleans, December 22.-Secre-
tary Hester's weekly New Orleans cot
ton exchange statement issued today
shows a decrease in the movement into
sight compared with the seven days
ending this date last year in round fig
ureS 15S, 900 bales, a decrease under the
same days veal before last of 143,O00.
Fol- the twenty-five days of December
the total shows a decrease under last
year Of AS, 600 bales and a decrease un-
der the same time year before last of
413, 600. For the 113 days of the season
that have elapsed the aggregate is be-
hind the 113 days Of last yea 1885, 900
and behind the same days year before
last of 1913, 900. The total movement
for the 113 days from September LIST
to date is $685. no bales, against ILL.,
610 last year, and 6,789, 589 year before
last.
The movement since September LIST
shows receipts at all United States
ports of 3,742, TIP bales, against 5,424, 5S4
last year; overland across the Missis-
sippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to
northern mills and Canada 762, 1853 bales
against 631, 178 last year.; interior stocks
in excess of those held at the close Of
the commercial a $40, 562 bales,
against $40, 465 last e southern mill
takings $50, $50 bales, against 485, 1888
oSN ySoAs SARO ~ 1AS
week have been las, 204 bales, against
317,S3S last year, making the total thus
far for the season 2,410, 968 bales,
against 3,769, AL last cal.
Northern mill taklngs and Canada
during the past seven days show a de-
crease of 1884 bales as compared with
the corresponding period las year.
Stocks 1T the seaboard and the twen-
ty-nine lAading southern centres have
increased during the week 80, 486 bales,
against an increase during the CORE
spending period last season of 20, 942
bales. Including stocks left over at
ports n interior towns from the asst
crop and the number OF bales brought
into sight thus far for the new crop,
the supply to date is $685. 6S bales,
against 7,379,176 for the same period
last al
Secretary Hester's statement Of the
worlds visible supply Of cotton shows
IN increase for the week just closed
of 0,490 bales, against an increase of
163, 54S last year, and an increase of
SO, 1893 year before last.
The total visible is 1928, 327 bales,
against 4,22S.SS7 last week, and $685.
40 last year. OF this the total of Amer
lean cotton is 3,64S,32 bales, against
$500, S34 last week, and 4,S06, 410 last
year.
OF the worlds visible supply, as
above, there is now afioat and held in
Great Britain and continental Europe
1902, 900 bales, against 2,929, 900 last
year; in Egypt $50, 900 bales, against
226, 600 last year; in India 245. 900 bales,
against $4,000 last year, and in the
United States 1.972. 900 bales, against
2,109, 900 last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
The Stock Law.

The following extract is taken from
the act of the last general assembly in
reference to the provision of a stock
law for New Hanover county, and pub
lished for the information of those in
terested:
Section THAT from and after the
1st day of January, 1900, no person
shall allow his or her live stock to run
at large within the limits of the coun-
ty of New Hanover except in that por-
ton of said county which lies between
the Cape Fear river and the North
east Cape Fear river, and no person
living within the limits of said stock
law territory shall permit any of his
or her live stock to go or enter upon
the lands of another without having
obtained leave of the owner Of such
land. Any person violating this sec
ton shall be guilty Of a misdemeanor.
The word stock in this section shall
be construed to mean horses, mules,
colts. cows, calves, sheep, goats, 5en-
MES and all meat cattle, swine and
geese"
The board of county commissioners
by advertisement in this paper gives
notice to all interested that the stock
law goes into effect on January, list,
1900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
MONUMENT SOON TO BE ERECTED
The Association Preparing for the
Work A Revenue Capture Near
Manchester Aberdeen & Rockfish
Railroad-Cuban Soldier at Home.

Correspondent Of the Messenger.)
q Fayetteville, N. c., Dec. %.
The Cumberland Monument Associa-
ton, with Miss Carrie Mallett as its
faithful, energetic president, hopes
o to begin the work of erecting a
Confederate soldiers monument on St
James SQuare in the northern part OF
the city, on the site OF the former
court house, which the association
purchased from the county three OIL
-four years nee. At the last regular
monthly meeting Mr.. S. L. Renesburg
a very skillful and artistic worker in
stone and marble, was present, AND
submitted handsome drawings for. the
proposed monument. There is already
a considerable sum in the treasury Cd
h association, which, it is hoped, car
be greatly increased by persistent eff
forts, and the intention is to at least
lay the corner stone on May 10th, Con
federate memorial day.
Revenue Officer w. j. Sutton, late
sheriff Of Bladen county, somewhat
cast down but not at all dismayed by
the clever and daring trick which ooh
away from him recently, at Burns
livery stables, a still just captured
started out ON another raid day be-
fore yesterday, and seized a sixty-gal-
lon still, with about one hundred gal
Ions of beer, near Manchester in the
western part of his county. He had
a narrow escape, @however. While ly.
ing ON the grass thinking out his plar
Of capture, the blockader fired on hin
and the bullets whistled about him, in
dangerous proximity to his head. The
distiler made his escape.
Mr.. John Blue, president of the Aber-
deem and Rockfish road, recorded q
mortgage on the property IN the Office
of register OF deeds of this county. He
is authorized to issue $50, 900 in bonds
interest at 6 per cent. Mr.. Blue abund-
prise, having given to it his time, abl-
fties and means in generous measure
The road when finished, wifi traverse
q fine country, rendering accessible a
large area Of timber lands, and it's
completion is OF paramount interest
to IT'S tributary section
Mr.. Alexander Williams, who served
calamity in the Spanish war, and is a
lieutenant In h United States army
in Cuba, is enjoying a furiough at the
home OF his father. Mr.. w. L. Williams
state senator from Cumberland coun-
ty. Lieutenant Williams will be unit
ed in marriage on Thursday, 18th inst.
to Miss jamie McBryde. daughter OF
the ate Rev. d. D.. McBryde, and VIII
carry his bride with him to Cuba
Mr.. Blackburn. manager Of the To
bacco Warehouse Company, goes home
to Greensboro to spend Christmas,
business being suspended until after
the holidays.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
WILMINGTON GAS LIGHT co.
The Reorganization of the Plants of
n Gas and Electric Lighting Com
panies an Assured Fact.

The plans for recognizing the Will
mington Gas and Electric Light Com
pany have been progressing satisfac-
torily for some time, and have now
reached a point where success in car
rying them n effect is assured.
Nearly all of the stockholders have
accepted h proposition to exchange
stock for ~bonds-there being only a few
who have not yet been heard from.
Early in January 1t is the purpose
of the new owners of the company 10
inaugurate in Wilmington the use OF
gas stoves and ranges, which have
proven so popular in other cities. The
modern gas stove is economical and
has the great merits of being conven-
lent and cleanly The introduction OF
the new stoves will be under the SUI
pervision Of an expert who will be sen
to Wilmington in a few days for the
purpose.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

AS a cure for rheumatism Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide rep
utation. D. B. Johnston, of Richmond,
Ind, has been troubled with that all
ment since 1862. In speaking Of it he
says: II never found anything that
would relieve me until I used Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. 1t acts lige magic
with me. My foot was swollen and
paining me very much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me.
For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour steady. Winter patents. $3.40d
$50; straights, 33.00G3.20; clears. 81. 90G
$40; spring specials. $3-9064.00: pat
ents. $3.3o63.55: straights. $2.s063.00:
bakers. s1-soG2.55; low grades. 1850
LBS: No. 3 spring wheat, 610e4hc: No
2 red, 67hGs9c; No. 2 corn, 30A 631c:
No. 2 oats. 22hG23hc; No. 2 white,
25hc: No. 8 white, 24hd25c: mess pork,
per Dbl, ss.7oG1o.0o; lard. per 100 lbs,
IS. 1od5.52h: short ribs sides. loose,
$5.15d5.40: dry sailed shoulders. boxed,
$5.37hQ5-59: short clear sides. boxed,
$5.45G5.55; whiskey. distilers finished
goods, per gallon, S1.13hc.
New York. December 23.-wfth the
produce exchange, cotton exchange,
coffee exchange. metal exchange and
other trade centers closed and the mar
kets I'm general more or less In holiday
form. business In commercial commod-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
WORK ON A NEW RAILROAD.

Charlotte, n. c.. December 22.-work
lis actively progressing on the Mount
Airy and Eastern railroad. which will
Iextend from Mount Airy, ~. c.. to the
Dan river. Trains are running on por-
lions of the road. The Dad opens up
"a rich undeveloped section OF the state.
Including a virgin forest OF 0.000 acres
iof hardwood. The officers of the road
lare: President, T. f. Houston. OF Ches-
tier, Pa: vice president, w. H.. Tunis.
Baltimore; secretary and treasurer. w.
Whyte, West Virginia
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
The j. f. b. Stuart Monument.
Richmond. Va. December IS.

the Surviving Members of the Cav
airy and Horse Artillery and all other
Soldiers and Citizens who Admire the
splendid career of a great soldier:
1t was unanimously decided at a
meeting of the executive committee Of
the Veteran Cavalry Association, re-
GENTLY held in the city of Richmond, to
proceed with the erection of an eques-
Itrian statute to Major General j. E. 3.
Stuart
Years ago the preliminary steps were
taken for this purpose, but further &C
ltion was postponed On account of the
financial depression then prevailing.
The substitution of the command
Forward for hat of Mark Time"
then given, is because the dark days
lOf the jast have been succeeded by a
more prosperous period. In conse-
t%quence, the resolve has been taken to
press promptly to a successful compile
ton the erection of a monument to the
great cavalry chieftain who fell at the
lgates of Richmond.
We earnestly request all soldiers,
Whatever the arm of service, and all
Icitizens who ~sympathize with or are
willing to cooperate with the Veteran
Cavalry Association in their noble pur-
pose, to send at nce their names and
Ipostoffce addresses to Mr.. w. Ben
Palmer, secretary Of Veteran Cavalry
Association, Richmond, Va.
FITZHUGH LEE,
President.
WADE HAMPTON,
l.. L. LOMAX,
M. G. BUTLER,
VIM. H. PAYNE,
w. P. ROBERTS,
T. T. MUNFORD,
H. =. MCCLELLAN,
Vice Presidents.
T. w. SYDNOR,
Chairman Elk. Com.
w. BEN PALMER,
Secretary.
All papers throughout the country in
sympathy with this movement will
please p
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
MARKETS RY TELEGRAPH
FINANCIAI

New York, December 23.-Money on
call steady at 4 per cent: prime mer-
camille paper at 6 per cent; sterling
exchange steady with actual business
in bankers bills at s4.S7A for demand
and at s4.S0& @4.S1 for sixty days:
posted rates at $4.S1k64.S2 and s4.SS6
ASST; commercial bills at $4.S004.S0h;
silver certificates at 5Sh@59k; bar sill
yer at 59h: Mexican dollars at Az;
state bonds inactive: railroad bonds
strong; government bonds strong.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

New York. December 22.-The dires-
tors OF the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company have offered a reward of $76,-
for information leading to the dts-
n conviction of the author or
authors Of reports recently circulated
concerning the company's affairs with
intent to affect the market price OF It's
stocks, an ~offense. punishable under the
of the state.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Ladies' Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes
feel easy: gives instant reii Z to corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery OF the age. Cures swollen
feet, blisters and callous spots. Aliens
Foot a is a certain cure for ingrow-
ing nails, sweating, hot, aching feet
At all druggists and shoe stores. &c.
Trial package FREE by mail. Address.
Allen S. Olmstead. LIE Roy. n. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
FIRE IN A

Washington, December 22.-The old
building and the dormitories OF Aha
convent were destroyed by
fire today. How the fire originated has
not yet been discovered. All the in
n employees escaped. The loss
lis SO, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
We Feel

The Raleigh News and Observer of
yesterday editorially says:
1.-The Wilmington Messenger is hon.
ored above all it's brethren. 1t has the
fright to go up head The Asheville Ga
Izette, the republican renegade organ,
in a late issue, characterized The Will
lmington Messenger as the most mar
row, bigoted and rankly partisan news
paper in the state. The people love
lit for the enemies it has made"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
RUSH OF BILLS IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, December 22.-The ofYi-
OF the house OF representatives
have struck a balance on the recent
|deluge OF bills. showing that up 10 the
recess the record stood: Total bills in
produced 5.0l5. joint resolutions 95, sim
pie resolutions IS. grand total SITS
OF all finds.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
TWO POSTOFFICEs ROBRED

Atlanta, Ga, December 22.-Safe
blowers entered the postoffice at Fort
Mcpherson n East Point, two small
towns near here, last night and secur-
ed about 1 ,500. They made good their
escape, and no trace of them has been
found. 1t is believed by the officers
that the same parties entered both
places,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
GOLD EXPORTS FOR TO-DAY.

New York, December 22.-The follow
ing shipments Of gold will be made by
Itomorrow's steamers: Barring, Ma
Igoun * Co. 81, 900. 900, Heidelburs, Eek
lelheimer & Co. 1880 oo. l.. vonHoR-
IMAM & Co. $500. 900. Goldman. Sachs =
Co, 81, 100000. Muller. Schall and & Co.
Is6z5, COO; total "a, 975, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.

Washington, December 22-Represen-
|tative Berry, of Kentucky. a member
of h i've and harbor committee,
said today that he did not agree with
the view of Chairman Burton, Of the
IcoT1mittee, that there would be no riv-
Ter n harbor bill this year. Mr.. Berry
thinks it most desirable that the bill
should be framed at the present long
and he Is Of the opinion hat
the committee will take this view.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
Normal Sick.

The Journal is informed that Miss
Davis, who has been quite Ill at the
Normal of typhoid fever, has suHered
an operation which deprived her or a
limb. She is now improving. MISS
Minerva Kinney is also improving
Winston Journal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Now is the season when the small
boy fills himself with green fruit,
which invariably leads to cramps, diar-
|rhoea or d%isentery. If parents are pru-
Gent, they will have a bottle of Pain
Killer, ready for such emergencies.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. Price Csc.
and 50c.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

London. December 22.-The British
steamer Vulcan, Captain Nailo. which
arrived at Hamburg on December 18th
from Galveston n Norfolk. via Fayal.
where h was towed In with loss Of
propeller. has had a fire in her hold
which has been smoulcering and sew
lenty bales OF cotton have been dam
aged.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

My o has been troubled o years
with chronic diarrhoea Sometime ago
/ persuaded him to take some Of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. After using two bot
ties Of the Scent size he was cured. I
give this testimonial, hoping some one
similarly afflicted may read Ii and be
observation-disclosures c.. Bower, Glencoe.
Ohio. For sale by r. R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Charlotte News: The boys will hav
to give up their fire works again this
Christmas, for so 1t has been ordained
by the board Of aldermen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26
WILMINGTON MARKETS.

Wilmington. N. c., December %.
Receipts of cotton today-S34 bales.
Receipts same day last year-1,eSS
bales.
This seasons receits to date-205. go
bales. :.
Receipts TO same date last yser-
267. 74S bales.
The quotations posted at 4 o'clock
today 81 the exchange:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

LII "a AaSL tdl STHt-
NAVAL STORES
SPIRITS TURPENTINE. Steady;
machine barrels 4sc; country barrels
47hc.
ROSIN.-Firm at si.10 n sl.i5.
TAR-Steady at SIPS.
CRUDE TURPENTINE-Firm: hard
$50: soft $3.50.
Prices same day last year-Spirits
~turpentine 42c and 4lixc; rosin e7iac
and s1.02i2: tar sl.f0; crude turpentine
$3.50 and $3.50.
Receipts today-63 casks spirits tur-
p%entine. 2s9 barrels rosin. s65 barrels
tar. 81 barrels crude ~turpentine.
Receipts same day last year-44
casks spirits ~turpentine. 247 barrels
rosin. 295 barrels tar. 9 barrels crude
~turpentine.
sALT-125's. &c: 1S0's. 74c: zoos. soc.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
PEANUTS-North Carolina -: VIZ
ginia so to e6c.
RICE-Nothing doing.
CoRN-52 TO SIC.
CORN MEAL-49c.
COW PEAS-75c.
N. G. BACON-Hams, 9 to Ioc,
shoulders, Z TO nc; sides. s to SIC.
TURKEYS-(Live) IL TO 12c.
CHICKENS-Slow: spring 10 to 1sc:
hens, % TO Csc; BOOSTERS, Is to zoe.
EGGS-Firm at 15c.
SH1NGLES-Per 1000 five inch hearts
and saps. s1.50@3.10: six inch. s.. 50Q
So so.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

All papers throughout the country in
sympathy with this movement will
please copy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
Chicago, December 23.-The leading
futures ranged rs follows:
Open. High. Low Clos.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-23
CUBA'S PRESENT NEEDS.
DELEGATION FROM MARIANA CALL
EPON IHE PRESIDENT

They Say That tue Only Hope for the
Renewal of Prosperity in Cuba IL the
Revival of the sugar and Tobacco In
Observation-Disclosures Of Sugar Duty Urged.
WAsBINGToN. Nov. 22.-Alvaristo Mantalva.
q wealthy Cuban planter. and Francisco FL
gueras. editor OF the Hdrdnd Epocd. n news
paper favorable to annexation. accompanied by
William o. Mcdowell President OF the Cuban
American League. had an interview with
President Mckinley at $50 this afternoon,
The object OF their visit was 10 secure the sup
port OF the Administration in securing re-
duction Of the duty on sugar. so az TO place
Cuba on at least an equality with the British
colonies. which enjoy special advantages In
trade with the United States on account OF
reciprocity treaties. The sentiment OF many
Cuban business men In favor OF annexation to
the United States was also described to the
President by Mr.. Mcdowell
Another matter which the delegation wished
to urge upon the President was tho esta bllsh-
ment OF n large banking institution in Cuba.
having capital OF at least $10O0O.00O, one Of
the functions Of which shall be to make loans
on agricultural crops After their visit to the
White House the members OF the delegation
had a conference with Secretary Gage at the
Treasury Department and the bank project
was more fully discussed.
IL was said that the Interview with President
Mckinley was entirely satisfactory and that
the President manifested the greatest interest
In the delegations plan for placing the IN us
trial anil commercial interests OF Cuba n n
permanent and prosperous basis. Tho meme
hers ~ the delegation SPOKE to the President OF
the strong sentiment in favor OF annexation.
but tho political aspect OF Cuban regeneration
was not discussed.
Secretary Gage said that on its face the Cuban
banking scheme seemed to be n sound one. but
he wished Ia examine the proposition very
thoroughly before expressing a definite
opinion. He made an appointment to meet
III" delegation tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock, when the subject will lie discussed In
greater detail. At subsequent time. the dell
eration will meet the Secretary Of War. the
General to discuss the matter fully At the
later conference Norris L. Muhemnn, the
DEPUTY Assistant Treasurer Of the United
States at New York. and Mr.. Marston. presi-
dent OF the Farmers Loan and Trust Com pany
"i New York. Will b" invited to participate
In the course OF the address presented to the
President the delegation said:
IL the sugar industry II rehabilitated In Cuba,
y the WORK III tobacco plantations In revived, II
the mining industry Is again manned then and
AZ that time AMI not before, the pacihcatlon of
the island. which. to the honor and glory Of the
United states, was the only purpose Of ;he Joint
resolution OF congress approved by YOU on
April ~. ISIS VIII he contaminated