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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
THE DIAMOND JUBlLEE
OF the Independent order OF Odd
Fellows

Detroit, Mich, September 1S.-Hard.
persistent rain has been the predomi-
nant outward feature of the opening
day of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows diamond jubilee. Adverse
weather conditions, however, failed to
dampen the spirits OF the Odd Fellows
enough to keep them away from the
public welcomes extended at the De-
troit opera house by Mayor Maybury
and Michigan Odd Fellow officials. Ev-
cry representative entitled to a place
on the floor of the sovereign grand
lodge was in his place when the session
opened today-1S9 men from every state
and territory n the Canadian
provinces.
Ut was necessary to postpone a trolley
ride about the city, planned for this af-
ternoon, until Saturday, which had been
left open for individual sightseeing.
Tonight the visiting ladies were en-
tertained in the Light Infantry armory
by the Union Rebekah degree staff of
this city. Fifty-six ladies, the largest
degree team in the history Of Odd Fell
lowship, exempliied the Rebekah de-
gree.
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B
A Proclamation by Cubans Anxious to
Hasten this Result

Havana, September 1S.-The Cuban
National League, in combination with
the Cuban national party, will issue to-
morrow a proclamation along the fol-
lowing lines:
Fellow Patriots:
Union and concord are absolutely
necessary. It is most important ito re-
membe that there is some one watch
ing carefully What we do. 1t is most
important to remember that there are
elements mons us perpetually striving
to bring to life whatever could injure
Cuban prestige and weaken the argu-
mentS of those who contend that the
CubanS are able to govern themselves.
Never forget that it is the aim of such
enemies Of our rational life to prove
that we need a master.
"The time has arrived for action, for
the action of a party willing to be
judged by results. Honor, dignity, de-
corum and ~expediency demand that
passion should be drowned, and all
forms of s~elf-seeking put aside. The
time has arrived when every man
should occupy the position he is best
fitted for by capacity or experience.
The basis of our party is ito realize the
purposes of THE revolution by obtain
ing absolute independence and the con
ANPooAS oLoNA al
cratic government, with ample decen-
traliZatiOn with respect to the provinces,
leaving to them the management of
their own affairs, subject to a central
control
TT is, above all, necessary to keep
adive the personality of Cuba until
these ends are attained, and the best
means is the union of Cubans in an
endeavor, with the help of the inter
vening government, to reorganiZe the
country and to ecure the PRONUNCIATION
Of laws needed to put am end to the
existing confusion and the anarchy that
lis now devouring Cuba. Our proposals
would leave all associated with US at
liberty to join any political party whose
programme is not hostile to the fore
going declaration of principles inc ITO
the efforts of our combined organiza-
tiOn."
The executive committee dominates
the following ticket to be elected at the
next general meeting as provincial Off
GERS: President, Salvador Cisneros:
vice presidents, Generals Mayra, Rodri-
gueZ, Lacret and Pierra; secretaries,
Senores Godezo and Coronado, and
treasurer, Senior Bernal.
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DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS


Chicago, September 1s.-Chicago will
be the working center OF the democratic
national committee during the cam
paign in preparation for the next presi-
dental election
This was decided today at a meeting
OF the executive committee held here,
thus definitely settling rumors that the
headquarters would be changed
j. C. Johnson, of Kansas. il was de-
cided, Will have charge OF the work,
remaining here in charge OF the head
quarters office.
I'VE discussed some plans for the re-
organization OF our forces for effective
work" said Ex-Governor Stone in
speaking of the meeting. But Is yet
they are SO chaotic that an account OF
them would not enlighten the public.
It was decided that the members of the
executive committee meet in Chicago
every sixty days TO confer with Mr..
Johnson and SO il him in carrying
out our plans"
The ways and means committee was
called together during the afternoon by
Chairman John r. Mclean and the i'm
portant matter Of finances for the cam
paign was discussed. The press COM
mittee was also convened by Mr.. John
son and plans looking to the effective
ness of hat committee We're talked
over. Members OF the press committee
were not disposed TO discuss probabili-
ties, though the majority of inQuirers
We're interested in the question of the
disposition to be made of Press Agent
P. ]. Delvin 1t is thought that the
press arrangements for Chicago will be
changed to a degree, using the atti-
tude of the local papers during the last
campaign a. a basis for re-organiza-
ton.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
LAX QUARANTINE METHODS
Pursued I'm Atlanta Called TO Attention
Of Authorities There

Savannah, Ga, September 1S.-This
afternoon Health Officer Drummer ad-
dressed letters to Secretary Benson, of
the Atlanta board of health, and Mayor
Woodward, notifying them OF the lax
methods pursued in Atlanta in issuing
health certificates. The health officer
notified the Atlanta officers unless they
can assure them that more care and
prudence will be exercised In future
in Issuing certificates they will not be
accepted by Savannah quarantine off,
GERS.
The holders of two certificates from
Atlanta, Were fined In the recorder,s
court today. They were Messrs. Al
c knight and G.. w. Coley, of Phila-
delphia, who recently left New Orleans.
but 1t Is stated. that they told the health
officers in Atlanta that they were from
New York. Mr.. Mcknight is vice-pres-
ident Of the Fidelity Mutual Life AS
surance Society. They were fined $50
each and received Instructions from The
recorder 10 leave the city as soon as
possible.
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ALGER WiTH DIX
From the Senatorial Contest in
Michigan

From the Senatorial Contest in
Michigan
Detroit, Mich, September 1S.-Ger-
eral r. A. Alger gave out a letter writ
ten by himself in New York, September
Sth, in which he his with
drawal from the candidacy for United
States senator. The letter is as fol-
lows:
Hotel Waldorf Astoria,
New York, September s.
My Dear Mr.. JudSOn:
After careful consideration, l have
decided not to be a candidate for the
United States senate. My reasons for
this determination are personal and OF
a business nature.
Il fully appreciate and han you
and my many other friends for offering
support and hope to be able in the fu-
ture ITO show my gratitude for all that
has been done for me by the people OF
our state.
II am, my dear sir.
Sincerely yours,
"R. A. ALGER-
Hon. VIM. JudSon, Ann Arbor, Mich"
General Alger declined to say any
thing further concerning his withdrawal
than what was contained in the letter.
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Opening of the One Hundred and Fifth
Year-Eyerythfng In ship ShaFe-1o
he Record Breaking Year

Correspondence of the Messenger.)
Chapel Hill. September Is.
For the 105th year the university has
thrown open her doors to continue the
great work for which h stands.
Through those years all the time, b
has been constantly charging and
building up, never going backward.
From a small faculty of one to the
present faculty of t~hirty-six of the
very best educated men in America,
and from a few unprepared students,
to the present record of 4S6 Of the pick
of North Cardinals boyhood. This
year promises to far surpass even last
years phenomenal record. Already the
registration is 25 per cent greater than
it was last yea at the same period
During the coming week umbers of
new students will arrive every day and
it is safe to predict that before another
week has passed the largest number of
students eve at this university will
have matriculated. Another fact that
causes pleasure is that the new stu
dents are by far the best prepared that
have ever entered the university. Eve
rybody-teacherS and SchOlarS-begin
their regular work today and from now
to Christmas, with but two intermis-
sions, everything will work smoothly
and earnestly. During the coming
week all parts of college life will get
III C6Ald LdpC. SllopCl
began today.
Foot ball practice begins this after
noon, and the prospects are for the best
team in the history of the institution.
Literary societies hold their first
meetings this week. The Shakespeare
club, Historical society, Scientific So
ciety, Pathological club and all of the
other Tub and societies will hold their
reorganization meetings very soon. The
Tar Heel" will issue it's first edition
shortly and by the last of the week all
departments of college life will be rum
ming smoothly.
With the exception of Professor Har-
rington's resignation as Latin profess
sor, and DR.. Linscott's election to that
place, no change has been made in the
faculty.
Judge MacRae, who was recently
elected professor of law, will soon ar
rive with his family and begin his reg
ular work.
All of the departments, college, r1edi-
cine, law n pharmacy hav opened
we'll and all previous records will be
broken.
Mr.. E. X. Graham succeeds Mr.. r.
H.. Graves as Librarian.
During the summer, the library has
been reprinted OF the interior and
other improvements made. E
Work has commenced on the beauti-
full Carr hall-the new dormitory pre-
scented by Colonel Julian S. Carr, of
Durham.
Very soon work will be resumed on
the Alumni hall. Both buildings will
be magnificent pieces of architectural
beauty n both are sadly in need now,
where the dormitory accommodations
are insufficient.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
A SHOUTING lFFRAY
On the Streets Observation-Disclosures
Wen Wounded

Richmond, Va, September 1S.-Late
this afternoon at Charlottesville, Va, a
shooting ARRAY occurred on the main
street, i'm which Police Officer l. 5.
Hall was shot in the shoulder, Officer
E. H. Stratton was shot in the wrist
and Charles E. Josephs, of Batesville,
was seriously woulded in the region of
the heart.
The shooting grew out Of an alter
cation between J. Frank Kelly, the
superintedent of the telephone ex-
change and Officer Hall, which resulted
from the formers objection to the lat
ter's visiting n of the ladies in the
exchange during the business hours.
Later Kelly and Josephs, We're driv-
ing down the street in a buggy when
Hall assaulted Kelly, striking him sew
eral times. Kelly drew his pistol and
commenced firing, wounding Hall and
Stratton, who came to Hairs assis-
tanee, and Hall, in returning the fire
shot Josephs.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
WARD TOR any a q OF Catarrh that IAN
no. n .ured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo
We. the undersigned. have known r.
J. Cheney for the last Is years. ana
believe him perfectly honorable In All
business transactions and financially
able to carry ou any obligations made
by their firm.
gists. Toledo, o.
WALDING. KINNAN e. NApvpy
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken int.
naily. acting directly upon the hlon-,
and C surfaces Of the svs,sN
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by Ali pru~
gfsts. Testimonials free rug
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story of a Slave

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams.
Of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: INV
wife has been 70 helpless for fve years
that b could not turn over In bed
alone. After using two bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters. she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to 10 her own work" This
supreme remedy Cor female diseases
quickly cures nervousness, sleepless-
ness. melancholy, headache, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. This mira
Gle working medicine is a godsend to
weak. sickly. run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SO cents. Sold
b.. r. R. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Georgia Military Companies to be
DISbauded

ATLANTA, Ca, September 18.-At a
meeting of the military advisory board
recently appointed by Governor C-1dler
to consider the recommendations made
in the report of the adju.ant general,
it advised the d~isbandlment of twenty
nine military companies belonging to
fine national guard of the state.
The u Of the dismissal of the
commands was a failure to stand the
examination of the inspector general.
Some of the companies were placed on
a sixty day probation when thew -t
undergo another examination. Seven
teen OF the companies were negro Or
ganizations and twelve were composed
of white men.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Yellow Fever Increasing

Key West, Fla, September 1S.-Fifty-
four new cases of yellow fever have
been reported in the past forty-eight
hours and three deaths, making a to-
tai number Of cases of 362 and IL
deaths.
New Orleans, September 1S.-The
board of health reports one new case
today, making tel since the first case
in May. The first two cases, as already
stated, resulted fatally. Five of the
cases are well and the remaining three
are improving and not considered Sc
rious.
Jackson, Miss, September 1S.-Jhe
yellow fever situation is UNCHANGED.
There were no new cases today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Shot for PROTECTING n woman Against
q Brutal HUSBAND

Way Cross, Ga, September 1S.-Geo.
Bennett, a prominent merchant at
Nichols, vas shot there last night by
w. A. McCray. McCray was abusing
his wife, who sought protection at
Benefits residence. McCray went with
his Winchester and demanded his
wife's whereabouts. Being refused ad-
mittance, he fired into the house. Silas
Thomas, Benefits clerk, returned the
fire. McCray continued shooting, one
shot striking Bennett in the side.
Death followed in twenty minutes. Nc
Cray was bound over to the superior
u and Sheriff Tanner, of Coffee
county, brought him here and placed
him in Jail. Bennett was the son Of
Rev. Richard Bennett, late Of Ware
county.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

been long established in the Philippines
and that a considerable branch of in
dustry OF the islands is conducted by
them, and that this complete termina-
ton OF a long established communica-
ton between China and the Philippines
Injuries these people both personally
and materially.
The Chinese protest is said to be
couched in most dignified and courteous
terms. but TO be so pointed that no
doubt is left as TO the deep umbrage
the Chinese government feels I'VE this
order OF General Otis
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Winston Sentinel: Asa Flynn, who
recently shot and killed his brother,
j. B. Flynn, near Madison, attempted
to commit suicide in Rockingham Jail
a few nights ago. Flynn, 1t is said, used
q pen knife and succeeded in gashing
his throat Not succeeding in this at
tempt TO end his existence he used the
same weapon in stabbing himself in
b breast. But the knife blade was
too short and both efforts wer unsuc-
cessful When asked why he tried to
kn himself he said he thought a mob
was trying TO get IN there to lynch
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TO RESIDE IN ENGLAND
Mime. Dreyfus Secures Apartments at
FOlkeStOne

London, September 18.-It is reported
that Maitre Labor and Madame Drey-
fus visited Folkstone, five miles from
Dover, Saturday and engaged apart
ments, where Madame Dreyfds and her
children will dwell in the event OF her
husbands pardon.
NJ. Labor is reported to have been
much affected by the kindly expressions
towards himself and Madame Dreyfus.
while at FoIkeStOne.
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HAasooro Observer: Mr.. Dona1a
who was seriously injured in
a mine accident near Mt. Pgeasar~
lem, several weeks ago, arrived a.
alilsooro last Monday morning an q
special a accompanied by his broth-
mt. A. = Cameron. q physicdan
uIa nunse Mt. Cameron - ram ~ 4
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erwise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. Karl's Clover Root Tea puri-
fies the breath by its action ON the
bowels. etc, as nothing else Will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
% cts. n so cts For sale by r. r.
Beliamy.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08

of O4 Inch of rain at ,vicksburg today. but with this exception the weather was clear over the entire cotton belt with very high temperatures in some sections. The ab- sence of Liverpool advices today tended to restrict local dealings. Bulls managed to push prices up to points at the opening. using the dry spell in northern Texas for soaring shorts. The bulk of business re- corded was by single firm, but the total would have attracted little attention with fair days total. The failure of weather bulletins to indicate probable rains in Texas or elsewhere kept sellers in the background all day, although it was claimed that Texas could do without rain until the close of this month Galveston received twenty eight new bales today and Houston sev- enty-fiye new bales. The market was to , points higher at the close.
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GRAND MIDSUMMER EXCURSION
To New Orleans, La., August 26, 1899, $4
 Round Trip.

To New Orleans. La., August 26, 1899, $4
 Round Trip.
 There will be a special excursion train consisting of the very best equipped coaches, leaving the union passenger sta ton, Birmingham, Ala, August 26, at 9 D. m., for New Orleans, La. This train will leave Montgomery at 12:0l midnight of the same night and 7:30 a. m. Sunday, arriving at New Orleans at 10:30 Sunday morning remaining in New Orleans until Il o'clock of Monday night, August 2S making a quick run back. The fare for the roulkl trip will be $4 from Birmingham and Mont gomery, with corresponding low rates from local stations south of Montgomery.
 This train has been specially engaged to run on schedule time, and will be handled in tirst-class style. No intoxicating liquors will be allowed on board, as special officers of the railroad company will be along to exclude all such from the train. Good order will be preserved. Ladies can go along without tine least fear of encounter ing boisterous crowd, as good order is guaranteed.
 For further information as to schedule and rates from the different stations and any other information call on or address nearest agent of the Louisville and Nash- vile railroad or union ticket office, Br- mingham, Ala.
 7-8 to 26
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Birmingham City Bonds
nits and Produce

r,nits and Produce Butter-Elgin. 2oc; dairy, No. 1. 15c dairy No. 2, 12kc; country, 12hc; cooking 10c.
 Potatoes-Trsh, Goo. Lemons-Choice. SS.50d3.75; fancy, &.25. Poultry-Hens, 25c; fries, 12Q15c; small Sd12c; ducks, 20c; geese, POO. Eggs-12c.
 Beans-Snap. s1.0O per bushel. Tomatoes-25M35c. Cabbage-1%c per pound. Onions-21ac per pound. .Watermelons-$10 and s15 per hundred. Canteloupes-75c@S per crate.
 Lc.csI Staple Groce 1ie Flour-Best patent, s4.1OQ$425; straight ss75.
 Sugar-Granulated. s5.70; Y. C., 5as951kc. Coffee-Green, 9d11hc; Arbuckle's pack ages, s10.S0; Lovering's packages, S10 50; Lyons packages, $9SO Lard-6hc.
 Clear rib sides-6c. Molasses Centrifugal. 15d35c; sugar house. 2od35c.
 Rice-5kG612c Corn-Mixed 49c white. soc. Pearl Meal-95c. Hay-Choice timothy, $15.5O No 1, s14.50; clover mixed $13.50. Mixed oats-35c; white, 3Sc. Bran-Mixed $16.9); pure wheat, $1700. Cotton seed meal-$1S.5O.
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Ta,bott & Pal.u1,'s Cotton Letter

By Private Wire from Fairchild & Hobson.
 New Orleans, August 7.-There was un- Goubtedly suppressed nervousness exhibited today on the part of the local talent in an- ticipation of the monthly bureau report which will be published on Thursday, the 10th instant and it is expected that MT. Neill will shortly show his hand for the last time this year. which evidence will indicate what side of the market he is to Liverpool house it was stated that Euro pean spinners are bare of stocks and that the prices for the early receipts of good grades of cotton, of which there Is so iit- tie to be had at present, will prove eager, as foretold in that market by freight en- agreements for the months of August and October and November, which are excess lively heavy. English houses are inclin ed to be bulll in consequence of the phe-. nomenal trade in Lancaster and in Amer, ica, and while 1t is true that they admit that the trade condition is not the very best still they claim that the spinners there have little or no cotton on hand and that the wave, of prosperity now passing over England and America will shortly invade that quarter. Liverpool remaining closed until tomorrow in observance oI bank clerks holiday the American markets were left to their own resources on wncn to frame values and start was little bet ter with few sellers and as a result grad ually improved from the opening on hot dry weather in the south, finally closing , points higher. Receipts at ports today 2428 bales, of which 400 were new.
 Taibott Palmer's Cotton Letter
 By Private Wire from L. DeGumoens &
 Son.
 New York, August 7.LThere was fall
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University of Alabama

"The University of Alabama has made more progress during the last two years than any university in the country and is equal to the best in the south.
 Tt now has faculty of young. progress i've university men. and its curriculum is as high as the best"
 That is what distinguished educator says of our state university.-The Tusca- loosa Times.
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"ai,v ~tatn,ne,

Galveston-Easy; middling, 57s; sales, 625; receipts, 60; stock, 9,07S.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, 11-16; re- ceipts, S1: stock, 5,629. Savannah-Steady middling, 55s; stock, 7,57S.
 Charleston-Nomnal; middling. 55s; re- ceipts, l. stock, 6,00l. s < Wilmington-Steady; middling, 5B; stock, 9,171
 Norfolk-Steady; middling, 15-16; re- ceipts, 116; stock, 25,699
 Baltimore-Nominal middling, 63s; re- ceipts, 912; stock, 5,S9O
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 6H; receipts, 247. Philadelphia-Firm; middling, 6ss; stock, 5,657.
 St. Louis-Quiet; middling, 524; receipts, 97; stock, 69,317.
 Memphis-Steady; middlng, 5s4; receipts. 2s1; sales, 100; shipments, 9i5; stock, 66,173
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TaIbOtt S Palmer,
 C0mmiS sion Brokers. NO. ii N. TWENTIETH ST. TELEPHONE 584
 Cotton, Stocks, Grain and Provisions. ..... Direct private wires to New York,
 Chicago and New Orleans.

than any other news, closed at about 40 asc decline. The large visible increase was a bear feature
 Ccrn was weak on the new crop fea- lures, but steady for September, the latter closing a shade higher, while December de- clined 1sQAc.
 Oats closed unchanged.
 Provisions closed with insignificant changes The most prominent feature of wheat trading throughout the entire ses- sion was it's exceeding dullness.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
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Dry Goods

New York, August 7-There fks been no change in the character of spot demand for goods, but mail orders show that sup plementary requirements for fall goods are gradually developing. Good sized bids for heavy brown oottons for export have been turned down required shipments could not be made, mills being so far oversold Prices are very firm, and small percentage of advance asked in some instances. Ble ched cottons firm with fair sales. Coarse colored cottons steady, with aver age demand. Prints in fair demand for fancies at steady prices ginghams firm; woolen and worsted dress goods firm, with more demand silks quiet but steady.