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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Battle OF the Bales

Columbia, s.. c., Record.l
The cotton crop is still and will be
for many years to come the basis upon
which southern business is built. There
is scarcely an interest in the south
which is not affected by the price paid
for cotton. A good price means pros
perity for all classes. Such being the
case, not only cotton farmers, but all
classes of citizens in the south are vi
tally interested in the fight of the square
bale versus the round bale. That fight
is not solely waged ON the comparative
merits Of the two styles of baling cot
ton, though even on that issue the
square bale can hold it's own. There
are collateral questions of far greater
Importance. Even if the square bale
were not as good as, or better than.
the round bale, it would still be wise
for the southern farmer to stick to the
square bale. The leading cotton COM
mercial bodies of the south have cd
Vised retention of the square bale and
recommended 24X54 inches as 4 stand
ard, uniform size. A southern staIis-
tician has estimated the value Of the
present square bale plants in the south
at $4,000, 900. That is probably under
their real value. Such of the presses as
Size, 24x54 inches, can be easily
changed at a very small cost. An in
vestment of $50, 0OO, 900 is certainly
worth preserving. No section can az
ford to destroy it. But the loss Of
that investment, huge as it seems,
would be small alongside the aggregate
loss sure to result to southern farm
ers if the round bale triumphs. Square
bale presses can be bought by any one
and at reasonable prices There is no
monopoly, % al there be, in square
presses. On the other hand, a corpo-
ration of enormous financial strength
Owls the round bale patent and will
not sell round bale plantS-it only leas-
eS them The round bale company is
dominated by men who have been o.
spicuOuS in the management of other
trusts which have not been mercifu1 in
dealing with the people. Searles, of
sugar trust fame, is a king bee in the
concern The round bale plants are
leased, not sold. When %guileless and
gullible SOuthernerS aid in their eStab-
lishment all over the cotton belt and
without such aid they cannot be estab-
lished-the round bale trust wolf can
throw off its sheepskin and reveal its
real, ravenOus nature. Owning plants
all over the south, and with unlimited
capital back of 1T, the round bale trust
will be in position to make the price
of cotton and cotton seed what it
pleasea The time Il whip a trust is
at the beginning of it's career. The
south, by sticking to tine square bale
and making it the standard size recon-
mended by the cotton trade, can whip
the round bale trust easily, but II the
fight is postponed until that trust a
sink its fanss deep IN the cotton bust
ness the outcome will be doubtful.
The round bale press trust is a Tro-
jan horse. Southerners who bring it
Within the wallis OF the south's cotton
trade will be responsible for the evils
which win ensue.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
TWO - TEA HEHS~TRANDE
One on the North Carolina Coast ans
Que in Vineyard Sound

Especial to The Messenger.)
Beaufort, N. c., September 19.-The
steamer City of Jacksonville is strand
ed ON the beach six miles south of
Portsmouth, N. C. A heavy sea and
southeast winds are prevailing. The
crew has been saved.
(By Associated Press.)
Pasque Island, Mass, September 19.
The Clyde Line steamer Cherokee,
Captain Mckee, bound from Jackson
willie, Fla, for Boston, with a large car
go of miscellaneous freight and six pas
sengers, went ashore on the southeast
end of Naushon island, in Vineyard
sound, shortly after loon today in a
dense fog, staving a large hole in the
forward part of her hull.
Her No. 2 hold is full of water, but
the full extent of her damage cannot be
a~scertained Until she is foated. Her
after compartments remain free from
water, owing to the tight ibulkheads,
and her engines remain in good work
ing order. The vessel is nearly on an
even keel, heading eastward, and per-
fectly easy. 1t is thought that with
favorable winds she can be 1oated.
The passengers were taken off by the
revenue cutter Dexter, which landed
them at New Bedford, from which place
they will proceed to Boston.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Washington, September 19-Following
Is from the weather bureaus weekly
summary OF crop conditions:
Rain is generally needed, more par
tcularly for blowing and fall seeding
from the east gulf coast, northward
over Tennessee, the upper valley, the
interior portions of the middle and
south Atlantic states. the lower lake
region and northern New England.
over much the greater portion of which
area practically no rain fell during the
part of Texas.
Light to heavy froSts occurred in the
lake region, New England and in por-
ions of the middle Atlantic states and
Ohio valley, causing but little damage.
except over northern Michigan and
portions of New York and New Eng
land, where late crops We're damaged to
a greater extent or less extent.
The weather has been very favorable
for cotton picking over the greater part
of the cotton belt, there being a total
absence of rain over a large portion OF
the central and eastern districts. Pre-
mature opening continues in all dis
tricts, and the reports generally indi-
cate that the top crop will be very
short, in some sections almost a fail
ure. The general indications are that
most OF the crop is now open and hat
It will be gathered at a much earlier
date than usual.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Death of Well Known citizen of
RObeaOn

Mr.. John David McGeachy, one Of
Robson county's most prominent citi-
zens, died from the effects of a stroke
of paralysis at 3:15 O'Clock Friday at
%ternOon, at his home near Lumber
Bridge. He vas buried at st. Paul's
church on Saturday. His son, Mr.. ].
A. McGeachy, of this city, returned
yesterday from Lumber Bridge, where
he was called by a telegram ON Thurs
day summoning him to the bedside Of
his father. The Rev. D. p. McGeachy
and wife, of Burgaw, ere here and ac-
cOmpanied him to Lumber Bridge.
The deceased suffered a. stroke OF
paralysis some years ago and had an
other attack on Wednesday night
last He was aged 81 years and war
born at the homestead where he passed
away. He was a member OF ST. Paul's
Presbyterian church and was a staunch
and upright citizen, and his death will
cause sincere sorrow to many friends.
He leaves a wife and seveni children
who are the Rev. D. P. McG}eachy, of
Burgaw, Mr.. J.. A. McGeachy, book
keeper for Mr.. S. P. McNait. of this
city, Mr.. Lock McGeachy, a lcIerk for
Mr.. L. Shaw, at st. Paups, Mn. McLain
McGeachy, of st. Paul's, and Misses
Margaret, Ada and Annie McGeachy.
He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. D. Buie
and Miss Sallie McGeachy, lof Rob
son county.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Burned at the Stake

Chicago, September 17.-Little Jerry
O'Neil, - years old, of 456 Gross ave
nue., played he WaS a pale face scout"
today, and ten other boys, blood-thirsty
Indians, burned him at the stake in the
prairie at Fortieth and Robey streets.
The doctor said, after the performance
was owe and little Jerry had been car
ried home, that, with proper care, he
would recover.
The boys who were playing the part
of Indians caught Jerry O'Neil, and
he was tied to a post that had been
driven into the ground. Then a pile Of
sticks was placed around his feet, and
some one touched a match to it. This
was a signal for the Rough Riders to
come TO the rescue. But they were too
slow, and the wind, which was strong,
blew to blaze against Jerry's legs, set
ting fire to his clothes. He was scream
ing in agony when the Rough Riders
arrived, and kicked the burning brands
away. Then Jerry was released and
taken home.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Bankers yesterday devised a scheme
20 prevent further panic IN the specu-
iative markets in Wall street. After the
close OF business on the stock ex-
change, and after the issue OF the
weekly bank statement. that showed
the banks had no money to lend with
out ~encrOaching on legal reserves.
there were conferences between bank
ers in evera Of the big downtown in
stitutions- The issue OF clearinghouse
certificates was discussed, but Il was
decided that such a move would be In
wise. The majority OF the banker IA
vored rather the issue Of national bank
notes, and il was discovered that sew
eral of the wiser ones had prepared for
the present emergency. Orders for
circulation" were sent 10 Washington
some time and the notes have been
prepared.
Many of the banks now have them
in their vaults ready TO issue al once.
II is understood in Wall street that
Secretary Gage recommends such an in
crease IN the national bank circulation,
and for that reason he has refused TO
do more to relieve the situation than
10 order The payment in advance OF
the interest due on the government
bonds on October 1st.
An additional issue of $50, 900, 900 TO
$40, 000, 900 might legally b. made by the
New York institutions, and il is known
that several millions OF dollars Of new
money will be issued his week. Bank
ers expect by this means TO tide owe
the time Of active demand for money in
the interior, where it is being used 10
move n crops TO market.-New York
Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
SCuLEY,S
To the Command ofthe south Atlantic
squadron

Washington, September 19.-Rear
Admiral Schley will succeed Rear Ad-
miral Howison, in command Of the
South Atlantic station. He has no pro-
test to make against the assignment
which the navy department selected for
him. AS a sailor, he Will obey orders
without a murmur. He called upon
the president this Afternoon and old
him that he had no complaint to make;
that he would c%heerfully assume the
duties Of any post selected by the au-
thoTfty which it has been his pride to
serve for forty-three years.
Rear Admiral Schley was very re-
ticent when ne left the White house
after his interview with the president,
and, except to say that he always
obeyed orders, would make no state
ment as to the interview n offered
no comment upon the assignment TO
the command Of the South Atlantic
station.
To the rear admiraI's friends the pres
ident has said he regards the station
as of great Importance, especially at
this time, in view Of the situation in
South Africa and the unsettled cOndi-
tion Of affairs in some Of the South
American countries. Far from regard
ing the assignment as a slight, the pres
ident told Admiral Schley's friends he
regarded it as a mark Of distinction.
Besides, he said it was the only way TO
crafty the admiral's desire for sea ser
vice. The Asiatic squadron is in conn
mand Of Rear Admiral Watson, and
Rear Admiral Farquhar, who is Ad-
miral Schley's senior, has been select
ed for the command Of the North AT
lantic squadron when Rear Admiral
SamDson leaves il after the Dewey re-
ception. The only other squadron
commensurate with the dignity of a
flag officer Of Rear Admiral Schley's
rank, therefore, is the South Atlantic.
1t is possible in view of the Importance
attached to- the station at this time that
some additional ships will be assigned
to the squadron which now consists on
ly of the flagship Chicago, the Whining
ton and the Machias.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Hon. II. f.. Grady,s Opinion

In the Springfield (Mass.) Republican
of the 14th INST a brief communication
from Hon. Benjamin Franklin Grady,
of North Carolina appeared iMkswhlch
he holds that the 18th, 18th ana 18th
amendments to the federal co1Stitu-
ton are mo part of that instrument.
MIR. Grady says:
ITO the Editor:
II saw a. few days ago am extract
from your paper, commenting ON The
proposed amendment to the conStitu-
ton of North Carolina, in which you
suggested a repeal of the 18th amend
ment. 1t is a good suggestion, but
~"repeal'is not the word; ignore should
be substituted. The 18th, 18th and 18th
amendments were submitted TO
the states by constitutional methods
two-thirds of each house did not mean
two-rhirds of the northern congress-
by the states when they entered he
union. The 18th, for example, was
proposed by the congress OF the twenty
five northern states, and ratified by
eighteen states (and eleven military
despotisms i'm the sourh.) But consti-
tutionally there were thirty-six states,
and eighteen is only half, instead OF
t~hree-fourthS. Tt is therefore conStftu-
tionally no part Of the constitution, and
should be so treated. 1t has done mis-
chief enough, and ven the malignants
who forced it into the constitution
ought to be satianed with the punish
ment they have inflicted ON the "rebels."
Let the states manage the question Of
suffrage as they did till malignant IA
natics destroyed the union OF the Co..
StitutiOn.
"B. F. GRADY.
Turkey N c., September II, 1899.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Yellow Fever Increasing
at Key West.
FOUR HUNDRED CASBS.
Thirty New Cases a Day-Ciimatfc Con
ditions Prevent Checking the Epf-
tine from Reaching the wain.Laud
New Cases I'm New ,OrIeans Yester-
day-The Outbreak In Hayan Under
Control.

Washington, September 19.-The yell
low fever situation at Key West is re-
garded as grave. Since the first case
was reported about three weeks ago,
the epidemic has beer steadily grow
ing, until today there are almost 400
cases. New cases are appearing at the
rate of thirty a day, but the mortality
is low. Fifty-four cases and two
deaths were reported for Sunday and
Monday. Attendant Hall, one of the
marine hospital staff, developed the
disease last night and he has been iso-
lated. AS Key West is situated below
the frost line the epidemic will have to
run its course.
The marine hospital service has been
directing it's efforts to combining the
epidemic to the island and has been
rewarded with signal success. Only
one infected person is known to have
escaped and he vas discovered at
Miami, and isolated. He has since re-
covered. All the suspects at Port
Tampa were placed in a detention
camp and Assistant Surgeon Trotter
today reported that the camp would
be closed on Wednesday as all sus-
poets had been under observation.
None but known immunes are allowed
to leave Key West direct and then only
on certificates. Others who desire to
leave must first go to the detention
camp at Dry Tortugas.
The treatment of the cases in Key
West is entirely under the supervision
of the Florida state board of health.
The marine hospital service is simply
enforcing quarantine regulations with
a view to preventing the spread of the
disease.
UNDER CONTROL AT HAVANA.
Washington, September 19.-Surgeon
General ~Sternberg has received a dis
patch from Havana saying that the
yellow outbreak is fully under control.
The umbe of cases in all the hOspi-
tails in Havan are nine soldiers and
eleven civilians. There hava been no
new cases at Cabanas garrison since
the ninth
Jackson, Miss, September 19.-Mayor
Todd issued a proclamation his after
nOon appealing to the interior towns Of
Mississippi to raise their quarantine
against Jackson as there is no longer
any danger of yellow fever infection
in this city. The proclamation is of
ficially endorsed by the secretary Of
the board of health, and it is thought
that it will have the effect of causing
the removal Of the lines. The Porter
fever case was reported seventeen days
ago, and no cases have since appeared.
TWO NEW CASES IN NEW Or
LEANS.
New Orleans, September 1.-two new
cases of yellow fever were reported by
the board of health today. The men are
Italians, brothers and live in the same
house.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
sparks

Lawrence Gardiner, democratic ma
tional committeeman for the District
OF Columbia, died Tuesday morning
from compfication of dropsy and heart
trouble.
me Bfoo county (Georgia) confeder-
ate veterans have recided TO send a rep
resenlative 10 the reunion OF the blue
ana n gray at Evansville.
Is knocked out in the sixth
round by Kid Mccoy.
Mr.. Walter Gaynor, one Of Point Cas-
wells clever citizens, was in the city
last night and was an interested at
tendant at the meeting Of his brother
Masons to make arrangements for the
Masonic fair.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
TWS, THEN
by "a Man Who Found them Drinking
with His Wife

Gainesville, Ga, September 19.-Late
last night a man by the name Of Dud-
ley, whom he found drinking with his
wife on his return from a business trip.
All Of the parties are prominent cati-
ZenLS.
O'Kelley was found dead on a quilt
on the floor, his head split open with an
axe. Smith was lying on the bed with
his throat cut.
All the parties are of the upper por-
ton of this CHalD county. The sheriff
has gone to the scene of the crime 1t
is stated that Dudley, with his wife.
has left the community.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Paris, September 19.-President Lou
bet visited the site OF the exposition OF
1900 today and urged the directors OF
the works to exert themselves TO the
utmost in order 10 show the world in
1900 that France is still a strong. la
borious, united nation, whose generous
soul is filled with the sense Of her mis-
sion OF progress and peace and that SIZE
has not been affected by fieeting quar-
rels"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
ORDERED T1THE SOUTH
Several Batteries Of ARTILLERY to Gar
r.son Southern Forts

Atlanta, Ga, September 19.-Batteries
N and o, of the Second artillery, now
at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, nav been
ordered into the department of the
gulf. The former will be stationed at
Fort Royal sound, st. Helena, S. c.,
and the latter at Fort Mcpherson. The
batteries will move as early as practi-
cable after October LIST.
General Frank has been advised that
two batteries will be ordered from
Cuba. He stated today that he had
selected st. Francis barracks at ST.
Augustine, Fla, for the two batteries.
General Frank said other batteries
would probably be ordered from Cuba
into the southern states.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Sotourners have commenced to desert
Wrightsville sound and settle down
C more for Che fall and winter in the
city. Mr.. Owen Fennell and Mr.. III. L.
Fennall and family will move up today;
Marsden BeEarDy, ESQ., and family ex-
poet to come up tomorrow and MI.
Frank Cause and family will move I'D
Friday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
To Enlarge Chickamausa Park

Chattanooga, Tenn, September 49,
General III. v. Boynton, president of the
Chickamauga park commission, an
nounced today hat the government has
purchased another large tract of land
on Missionary Ridge ito be added to
Chickamauga national park. The place
purchased is the Ha1loway farm, where
a number of the generals had head
quarters.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
|cUREFIT'S

When I say I cure I do not mean merely to
stop them for a time and then have them re-
turn again. Imean a radical cure. have made
the disease of FITS, EPILEPSY or FALLING
SICKNESS a lifelong study. Warrant my
remedy to cure the worst cases. Because
Others have failed is no reason for not now
receiving a cure. 0Send at once sor a treatise
and a Free Bottle of my infallible remedy.
Give Express and Post Office.
Prof. W. q. PEEKE, F.D., 4Cedar St, M
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
Bismarck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result OF his splendid health,
Indomitable will and tremendous ener-
gy are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out Of orde..
If o want these qualities and the sue
they bring, use DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They develop every power
OF brain and body. Only 25 cents at r
r. Beuamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

IL Shfloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure. which Is sold for the small price
OF Is cts, SO cts. and 31.00, does not cure
your money. Sold for over fifty years
IN this guarantee. price Is cts. and
50 cts. For sale by X. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22
A Decision for the Railroad

Eatcnon. Ca, September 18.-1n the
case of the state of Georgia, against
the Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany. brought to prevent the latter
from buying the Eatonton branch, a
short road in this state, claiming that
thereby a monopoly vas created, Judge
Hart before whom it was heard. rem
dered a decision today in favor Of the
road.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Cinnamon On the Olympia May Land
Washington, September 1S.4Assistant
Secretary of the Treasurer Spaulding
Today issued an order allowing the
three unenlisted Cinnamon aboard the
Olympia TO land in New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Pitcher Al. Maui, recently released by
the Brooklyn club, a e engaged
to Philadelphia for mex season.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-22

Colonel III. NJ. Drane, of Armour, was
in the city yesterday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30

The small amount lostin the post office of the country by fire, burglary etc., is shown by a statement covering the iiscal yesr 1S9S.99. IL showed the losses aggregated SSl,7l3, of which $l7,6l9 WAS caused by fire, So9,7ll by burglary and robbery, $4 ,495 in transi, and $2,G90 ty larceny. Floods and storms caused $l5l loss and rats and mice did $4672 of damage to stamps.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30

The Tombstone base ball club leave here early tomorrow morning for Psarce to try conclusions with the Pssrce nine. The following comprise the Tombstone players who hope to return as victors. Albert Elias, Capt ; Mart Welsh, Pete Cole, Juan Herman dez, Lito Hsrnandez, Wm. Butler, Ray Swain, Al Tbompson, Ramon Duraso, wm: :GArrstt, Mike Welsh, Hugo Lsug- paAp, Manager,
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30
ROSE RELEASED.
He Knew the Black Jack
 Gang.

William Rose, who was arrested near Globe on suspicion of belng con- nected with the Camp Verde murder, wts turned loose on Sunday. The Phoenix Herald says While Rose established successful alibi, and while ho was given good name from Coehise county, he did not succeed in satisfactorily explainirg 10 the officers the objects of his movements when arrested. He told tine oil cers also that he was acquainted with members oi the Dalton ard Black Jack" gang |, and Ge. cribeJ 6 trip which Tom Ee.- chum, tn. original and only "Blsck Jack" alleged 10 hay. been made last spring through IavapAi county. While the officers were aware Of the trip prior to iis being related ny K rse, !, the latter showed tha, he was pericc:- ly familiar with the movements of the outlaw. Rose further intir. ated that when the truth of the Camp Verde murders is revealed, if it ever is, i, will be found that members of the "Black Jack" gang were implicated in it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30

B. F. Smith returned to his ranch today. Mir. Smiths thoughtfulness in leaving liberal supply of apples st this office is appreciated by the force. MT. Smith is always assured of e hearty welcome at the PRosPEoToR and will be permitted to rest his feet On the editorial table whenever he cslls.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30

W hen the beef market averaging x 1.25. hogs SI.35. .eeded steers $I.35, grass-feeded cattle Ti 50. ID luton $4.75 breeding stcck tringing better prices than 1t has for ten yesrt, t'.s stock raiser and the feeGer is enjoying e bit of prosperity that makes hitn feel like IA new man. And the year Is not yet closed. .-EX.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-07-30

4 newspaper .man of Kansas has given ths following reasons why engines are poken of as "she:" They wear jacket, an apron, shoes, hose and drag a train after them; they have Icy, need guides, ride wheels will not turn out for pedestiians aud sometimes 'oams and refuses to work they at tract men, are sometimes very contrary, and 1t always takts a man to manage them.