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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
The Crime Committed a Year Ago to
Secure Five Dollars.

Philadelphia, November 21.-Charged
with having committed murder in Vir-
ginia over a year ago, Charles Tyler
young negro, was today held 70 await
the action OF the district attorney of
Warwick county. Virginia The crime
for which Tyler was held was the mur-
der Of Robert Mason, also a negro, on
September 10, 1898. On September 18th
they started down the James river
with small beat load Of watermelons.
Subsequently Mason's body was found
in the river. The head had been crush
ed and one arm was badly gashed
Robbery was the motive for the crime,
for Mason's share OF the sale OF the
watermelons, S., was gone. Tyler was
suspected, as he had fed. Captain of
Detectives Miller few days ago re-
ceived a letter stating that Tyler was
living in this city. His arrest followed
last night
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
THE FIELD TRIALS.

Charlotte, N. c.. November PA
server, says:
A good shower last night made bright
prospects for successful day with the
field trials people and a large crowd
went out to their grounds, but during
the day there have been small showers
enough to interfere with, but not stop,
the sport. Among the late arrivals are
DIR. G. T. Shoop, Racine, Wis; Ed. H.
Osthaus, Toledo, O.; Victor Humphrey,
lexington; Luke w. White, Thomas
vile, and L. D. Hargrave, Charlotte.
In the all-age stakes, begun this
morning, there were forty-four entries,
and Of these twenty-four started, or
will be run. The first series will not be
concluded today, nor will the race be
finished before Thursday evening, if
then. Following is the order of run
ming, giving the names by whom enter
ed or the owner: MacClesfield, by c. T.
Barney, and General Gladstone, by l..
E. Seay; Roland, by p. Lorillard, Jr.,
and Young lingo; Jack, by P. Lorillard,
Jr., and Mana, by Charlottesville F. T..
Kennel; Bang III, by J. L. Breese, and
Lad of Jingo, by w. P. Austin; Lady's
Count Gladstone, by G. G. Williamson,
and Cough, by w. Tallman, agent;
Colonel r.. by H. r. Edwards, and
Donna II, by w. Tallman, agent;
Girl, by George Crocker, and Prime
Minister, by Avent & Duryea; Ponce,
by Luke w. White. and Falmouth
Dixie, by H. r. Duval; Dave Earl, by
Fox & Blythe, and Count Danstone, by
w. ]. Baughn; Berber, by Mrs. c..
Parsons. and Uncle B., by III. K.
Devereux.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
CRIMINAL CARELEssNESs
or the Plumbers Said to be the Cause
ofthe Sickness at the Normal School
Especial to The Messenger }


Raleigh, N c., November 22-In an
interview today, Professor w. F. Mas
sey, who has been at Greensboro in
specting the defective sewerage at the
Normal and Industrial college, said the
persons who did the plumbing there
could be sued for criminal negligence,
and irtimated that there might be
suits. He said his daughter had ty-
phoid fever, and so did other sick stu
dents; that talk about its being mala-
rial fever was all stuff. He says that
the plumbers, being short of iron pip
ing, used twelve feet of terra Gotta
pipe, from water closets, and that a
steam pipe ran directly over this sewer
pipe, over soil saturated with sewer
age, making 1T an idea breeding place
for germs He says he never saw great
er criminal carelessness.
DR.. Abbott was put in possession of
the office of corporation commissioner
by the marshal of the supreme court.
- Late this afternoon Harris said:
"Otho Wilson has not yet made up his
mind fully as to his suit. He wants
to consult his friends 1t is pretty
safe to say Otho will institute suit.
The attorney general was asked to-
day for an opinion as to whether a
municipality can exempt from taxation
a manufacturing enterprise. He says
that as a general rule it cannot ex-
empt unless the power ITO do so is ex-
in ~ ho IL
holds that it is probable the legislature
cannot confer such power in North
Carolina because the constitution pro-
vides that taxation must be uniform.
DR.. Peter E. Hines, president of the
North Carolina Society of Sons of the
Revolution, asks that churches and
schools have commemorative service
on the centennial of Washington S
death. That date is December 14th.
He asks that schools observe that day
by special exercises, and that the fol-
lowing Sunday be observed by the
churches.
The supreme court today began the
hearing of the ice house case in which
the Seaboard Air Line asks for a new
trial. John D. Shaw, of counsel for the
railway, says he is positive he will get
a new trial on the merits of the case,
apart from new evidence.
Paul C. Graham is appointed 'tempor-
ary receiver of the University railway,
until the application for receiver is
argued before Judge Shaw, at Green's
bOrO November 5th. That railway is
operated by the Southern at considera-
BILE loss each year. L. J. Andrews, ad-
ministrator of C. M. Andrews, deceas-
ed, obtained judgment for $4,000
against the railway, which the latter
has failed to pay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
MORE NEW WARSHdPS.

Washington, November 22.-Secretary
Long will recommend TO Congress a
programme for new naval conStruc-
tion which will be in accordance with
the policy that has been pursued for
the past three years. He will ask for
three armored cruisers of about $4,000
tons displacement; three protected
cruisers of about 5000 tons and a dozen
gunboats of 900 tons. making eighteen
ships in all. The programme is made
up without reference ito what has all
ready been authorized in the way OF
new ships.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

]. d. Bridges, Editor Democrat
Lancaster. n. II. says, "One Minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy for
Group / ever used" Immediately re-
lieves and cures coughs, colds, Groups.
asthma, pneumonia. bronchitis. grippe
and all throat and lung troubles. II
prevents consumption.--R. r. BeIlamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

You never know what form Of blood
poison will follow constipation. Keep
the liver clean by using DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers and you will avoid
trouble. They are famous little pills
for constipation and liver and bowel
troubles.-R- R. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
B0ERS MOVING SOUTH.
PREPARING To RUSH ON THE CITY OF
PIETERMARIT ZBURG.
A LARGE FORCE COLLECTING.

For Operations Below Ladysmfth-The
Railroad Severed and Estcourt Com
munfcation Cut Cf-Heavy Cannon
British Sortie at Ladysmith Driven
Back by Boer. iery-Boer Official
Report Of Their Total Losses.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

England's New style Torpedo Boat.
London. November 22.-The prelimi-
nary trial of the turbine torpedo boat
Viper took place today and was sue
cessful. She developed speed of thir-
ty-two knots. The official trials will
follow in a few days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

DIR. HI. H. Haden, Summit, Ala, says,
SCI think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a
splendid medicine. l prescribe It, and
nav confidence in it grows with con-
finued use." It digests what you eat
and quickly cures dyspepsia and indi-
vestion.-R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

Mr.. George Gould has leased s,7O9
acres Of land for shooting purposes. in
Guilford county for five years. II cost
him only $55s.75 for this excellent ex-
elusive privilege to shoot where birds
are plentiful.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
The President Consulted ON the Kan
tucky Situation

washington. November 2z.-Senafor
Depoe. OF Kentucky. had a Conference
with PRESIDENT Mckinley today regard
ing the situation in Kentucky. The in
Iervlew was OF nature which Sena-
sol Depoe dad not care to divrlge. He
saomitted that he had come to wash
"s1on purposeiy to zee the president
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24

Geo. holland, Rockland, O., says,
my wife had piles forty years. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured her.
1t is the best salve In America" It
heals everything and cures all skin dis
eases.-R. r. BeilaWg.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
Business Mems Meeting.

The next regular meeting of the
Business Mems Association will be held
on the night of Monday, September Il,
at which time several matters of the
utmost Importance will be considered.
During the summer months there
have been no meetings OF the associa-
ton, it having been agreed by the
members that there was no real neces-
|sity for a meeting until the fall, and as
a. result the association adjourned until
the date mentioned.
One of the most important matters
which will be brought up for consid-
GRAFTON by the business men win be rel
ative. to having Newport News prop
erly represented at the exposition
which will be held in Philadelphia this
fail, and which will he attended bv
thousands of people from all parts Of
the country
In what manner the association viii
decide to have this city represented is
as yet unknown. All that can he sta,
ted at this time to any degree of accu-
racy is that the matter will be taken
up and some action taken.
The question relative to the Todd
road, from Little Bethel to this CITY.
is now in the hands Of committee.
and it is possible that some report On
the matter will he made by the chair
man Of the committee. The matter is
Important and will be given serious
consideration. =, T.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
LOST--A GOLD WATCH.
House Sergeant Booker Touched While
he Slept at Headquarters.

House Sergeant H. w. Booker, who
is stationed at police headquarters, is
out one watch today and he is not sure
that he will recover the lost article.
When he became separated from the
ticker" he was in the office Of the de-
partment, in the courthouse, and was
surrounded on all sides by officers of
the law
Those present We're: Police Justice j.
D. G. Brown, City Sergeant e. w. MIL,
stead, Chief of Police HARDWOOD, Ser
geant Reynolds ana several Of the pas
trolmen.
MIR. Booker gave out this statement
Of the affair last night:
7 was tired out and threw myself
over on bench to take little rest
and fell. asleep. I woke up in q few
minutes and discovered that my watch
was gone. There was no one present
that I could openly accuse of taking
at, so : made no allega tons. I have,
neVerthe less, my own opinion on the
subj ect.''
A short time later NIr. Booker was
lnnocently asked by a reporter for the
time He grew suspicious and search
ed said newsgatherer. also one COP.
who CHANGED to be present AT late
hour his watch was still missing and
ne had no scleW to its whereabouts.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
Powell Bros. 6 King Buy a Slice
of Elevator Property.
PURCHASE PRICE WAS $4,000
Building WIN he Erected
Alongside of the BIokford-woodfin
structure,at the Conner Of Washing
ton Ave. aud essh Street.

,!There was another big real estate
deal consummated yesterday afternoon
and others are looked for every day
now. >75s7 = -
Another Of the lots on the Elevator
property, at the corner of Washington
avenue and Twenty eighth street has
been purchased and more Of them are
being negotiated for at present.
The lot sold yesterday was the sec
ond from the corner, and on the
Washington " as nI avenue frontage Of the
land. It was bought by the we'll
Known real estate firm of Powell Bros.
$4,000. -s7
The lot. on the corner Of Washing
ton avenue and Twenty-eighth street,
r: G: Bickford and Governor r. T.
Woodfin, Of the National Soldiers
Home, brought the sum of $40, 900.
Both of these prices are considered
very good by real estate men here.
me Elevator Lot, as the property is
months ago by the Washington Ave
nue. Investment Company from the
Chesapeake and Ohio Elevator Com
pany, and it was from the former con-
Germ that the two lots referred to We're
purchased. Mr.. George A. Schmelz.
1.-THE banker, made both of the sales,
being prominent stakeholder in the
Investment Company.
When seen last evening by a repre-
sentative of the Daily Press. Mr. "A. l..
Powell, of the firm mentioned above.
stated that 1T was the intention of his
ilrm to put UP a handsome building ON
the land in the immediate future.
Work will, in fact. be commencetd' as
soon as a clear title to the lot has be- n
secured from the investment company.
This building will cost in the neigh
oorhood Of $4,000 when completed, and
will be four stories high. It will be
thoroughly up-to-date and modern in
all its appointments, and will be a
great addition to the general appear
ance of Newport News. The Bickford-
Woodtin building. which will be erect
ed on the adjoining Tot. will cost $685.
O00, and will be five stories high.
The building up Of this property will
remove an eye-sore from the central
corner of the busiest portion of the
city- For years this valuable land has
been standing virtually idle, and in
View of its location everyone who was
not posted as to the situation, won
dered why it was not built up with
big structures. This will undoubtedly
be done in the course of a compare
lively short time now
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
Auction Sale,

Under decree of the Circuit Court
Of Newport News, entered in the
clerks office August %, 1899 The Knick-
erhccler Steam ToWage Company
against the Atlantic Transportation
Company in attachment proceedings:
shall sell by public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, at the Chesa-
peake & Ohio passenger pier at 10
o'clock A. M. SEPTEMBER y, 1899,
the iron steamship. Santuit, her tackle,
apparel and furniture
Dimensions: Gross tonnage, 1887 rs;
net tonnage, S6o.4S; length, 246.5 feet;
breadth, 293 feet; depth, ia feet.
This sale is made subject to the con-
firmation Of the Circuit Court before
possession is given the purchaser.
e. w. MILSTEAD,
s-2s-td City Sergeant.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
CONTROVERSY SETTLED.
Point OF Pines Will be Conducted by
NIeaexs. White and Lyons. rs Partners. 3.

The controversy between iMessrs. j.
a. Lyons and w. H. White, as to the
ownership of the Point Of Pines has
been settled amicably. and the vaude-
vile will go on unruffled.
When seen last evening by a repre-
sentative of the Daily Press, Mr.. White
stated that he and Mr.. Lyons had got
ten together. and reached an agreeme Mt
which is satisfactory to all parties con-
According Ito the statement given out
ny I;,, the theatrical man in question, Mr..
yyhlte .he Will have his one-third in
forest m the business restored to him
without further dispute. and with Mr..
park. llF3l. 80. Z, 1870 - =,
This bloodless settlement Of the nna~.
ter Will be the source Of great relief
.. 70 ma ny OF the people Of rs Newport
lsaWs, and an especially to patrons of the
vaudeville Casino at the Point or
FINES zines The event will he cele.braned by
the staging Of the best show that has
on. s@9 .Sys5s%ls. M II, 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
WANT TO INVEST?

We have a large list Of improved ana
Ilninaproved real estate for sale. fnc,ud-
ing properties which yield from ten to
twenty per cent. net on the purchase
price. We especially recommend to in
vestors and spectators several tracts
OF !aiid which we have for sale between
can be cut into lots and sold to good adj
vantage. 90
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
MIR. AIcIIwafne,s sarn, on

Rev. DR.. McTlwaine, of H'ampden-s Sid
ney College. preached two fine sermons
at the First Presbyterian church Sun
day. He filled the pulpit for Rev. e.
r. Wexford. who is away on his vaca-
aion. DR.. McIlwaine had large congre-
CATIONS morning and evening.
Rev. MIR. Wexford will preach the
opening sermon at sGIampden- Sidney
next month 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
WANT INSURANCE.?

# you do make US visit. We are
agents TOT the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York, the largest I,,ft.
insurance Company in the world and
Can offer you a contract that is liberal
and fair. We are also agents for the
United Fire Insurance Company, whose
assets are s5.0OO,0O0. n :
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
See the Great Eieht

The great F>itzsimmons and Jeffries
fight reproduced just as it was fought.
Everything as life like as if you saw
them in the ring. For this week at
the Point Of Pines. All should see this
more than realistic piece of work.
Every night $3.50. s-29 AZ
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
IRWIN TUCKER & CO.,

street. '- - -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29
Want a House !?

If you do call on US in person or by
telephone. we have for rent several
new and nicely situated residences with
al modern improvements which we can
rent reasonably. i,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-29

Herring Hall, Marvin Co., Safes.
2So TWenty-eighth street. J. y. GOD
SEY. 6-23- It
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-04
A MUSCULAR LAWYER.
Attorney Casey Comes Out Ahead in a Go
With NJ. j. Murphy,

Strong of fist as well as vigorous in
argument Attorney J. 7. Casey demon
strated his ability yesterday afternoon
to hold his own both out and in the
court room. AS result NJ. J. Murphy,
grocer, is somewhat damaged physic-
ally, and Mr. Casey lis wearing court
plaster on his knuckleS. To inquiring
friends he says the bad knuckles are
the result of fire crackers.
In Justice Kennedys court room yes
terday the civil action of NJ. ]. Muir
ply against Mrs. w. L. Francis was
on trial hTe plaintiff was represent
ed by Walsh & James. C. J. Walsh Of
the firm being leading counsel. For the
defense j. T. Casey appeared.
The argument was a strong one and
muscular language was used on both
sides. Mr. Walsh made an assertion
that his client, Mr.. Murphy, ought to
whip Mr. Casey.
Emerging from the court room a the
conclusion of the trial. Mr.. Murphy
shed his coat and glasses and made
threatening demonstrations in the d.
rection of Mr.. Casey's person. Mr..
Casey replied by landing a left hook
and then a solar pleXus blow. Mr.. Muir
ply was going down before the Onrush
of the pugilistic attorney when Con.
stable Lynch separated the two.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-04
TIMES OF TRAINS.
How They Depart and Arrive at the
Anaconda Depot.

HOW Ihey Depart and Arrive at the
Anaconda Depot.
Here is valuable information that
one should paste in his hat, and thus
avoid being obliged to answer ques-
tons 1t is a statement of the arriving
and departing time of all trains at the
Anaconda depot.
Trains arrive as follows: B., A. & P.
local from Butte 1885 a. M; Northern
Pacific from the east at 2:55 p. M;
Great Northern local from Great Falls
at $40 p. m: Great Northern through
train from both east and west at II 40
p. M; Copper City Limited from Butte
at 1:55 p. M; Copper City Limited from
Hamilton at 12:40 p. M; Northern Pa
cific through train from the west at
$50 p. m.
Trains depart as follows: Great
Northern local for Great Falls at $40
a. M; Great Northern through train
for east and west at 1920 p. m: Copper
City Limited for Butte at 12:40 p. m;
Northern Pacific eastbound at 1855 p.
m; B., A & p. local for Butte at 3 p.
M, connecting at Silver Bow with the
Oregon Short Line southbound: North
ern Pacific westbound at 1910 a. m:
Copper City Limited for Hamilton at
1:55 p. m.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-04
ANACONDA NEWS.
DISTRICT HAS PROMISE
Good Copper Showing Made in
Moose Lake Claims.
RICH SAMPLES SHOWN
F. G. Walkup Brings Some Pretty Ones
From Claims South of the Lake.
Work on the Senate
Property.
RICH SAMPLES SHOWN

F. c. Walkup returned yesterday
from the Moose lake mining district.
where he visited the Walter Scott and
Trail claims, located by his brother,
City Treasurer J. r. Walkup, two years
ago. He brought with him samples of
ore taken from the two claims that
show remarkable richness in copper.
The entire Moose lake district is
heavily mineralized," said J. r. Wal
kup last night, and as soon as cap
ital can be interested in the district
it is certain to come to the front rap
idly. Capital is all that is needed The
mineral lis there, and much of it has
been taken out. but plants for treating
it are needed. for ii is too far removed
from transportation to admit of any
but the extremely rich ore being ship
ped for treatment.
"A mile north of my claims is the
Senate copper claim, on which two
shifts are being worked running tun-
mel to tap the ledge 120 feet below the
bottom of the shaft, which has been
sunk something less than 100 feet. I
understand the tunnel is now comput-
ed to be within six or eight feet of the
ledge. When the ledge is struck an up
raise Will be made to connect shaft and
tunnel ana stopping Will be commenced.
This is an extremely rich claim
My two claims are situated about
five miles south of the lake and be-
tween A. and AZ miles from here These
samples of ore, as you see. indicate
clearly richness in copper. Here and
there you can see peacock copper in
the rock. We are working four men
sinking an inclined shaft on the ledge
and are now in about "a or 26 feet The
ledge is about three feet wide. 1t con-
talns rich pay streak is inches wide
There is plenty of water and timber in
the vicinity, and every natural facility
for easy mining.
The ore in which we are now work
ing goes from 10 to Is per cent copper.
Some assays we have had show also
values of from S. to Sc in gold.
Il believe there is a great future for
the district and hope that capital may
become interested in it,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-04
HAND BLOWN TO SHREDS
John Madden the First Victim of
the Celebration.
HELD A GIANT CRACKER
1t Was Thrust Into His Hand by a Prac-
tical Joker and Exploded Be-
fore He Realized What
1t Was.

John Madden, laborer, is the first
victim of the Fourth of July fireworks.
At IL o'clock last evening giant fire.
cracker exploded in his left hand
tearing off several fingers and fright
fully manglng the member.
Madden is single man, a prospec-
tor, and lives with Tom Newcomb at
his fire clay mine just outside the city.
Last evening Madden was one of the
many who hlariously celebrated the
coming of the Fourth on the streets.
He was in large group of men at the
corner of Front and Main streets, and
with them had been drinking.
A bystander suddenly lighted a huge
cannon firecracker and thrust it into
Maddens hands. 1t was one of those
practical jokes that so frequently end
in the victims death. In this case
Madden had a narrow escape.
Madden. not in possession of all his
faculties, gazed stupidity at the cracker
for an instant and then it explode /.
The explosion drove the butt of the
cracker against his breast with such
force as to throw the mans breast
pohe up out VI place ana 10 lnfltct
severe wound. An inch lower and the
blow over the heart would perhaps
have resulted fatally.
MaddenS little finger was blown off
at the roots, the third finger blown
off at the second joint and the stump
mangled, the other fingers torn and
shredded and the base of the thumb
laid open so that amputation of the
thumb with perhaps all of the remain
ing fingers will probably be neces-
sary.
Madden was removed to St. AIMS
hospital, where he was attended.
This is his second experience in an
explosion. Several years ago when a
miner in the Occur d'Alenes he lost an
eye and was severely injured in a mine
explosion.