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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
THE CITY
A Democratic Board Of AIdermenElect-
ed without Opposition Yesterday.
The New Board TO Meet the First
Monday I'm April

The city election for two aldermen
from each of the five wards in the city
took place yesterday, and it was so
quiet that it seemed like Sunday about
the polls. 1t was an election that the
democrats had all to themselves as there
"a no opposition ticket. Indeed not a
republican registered, If We may judge
from the fact that not a vote was cast
for a republican and only one vote was
cast for a person who was not running.
The ten aldermen nominated at the
democratic primary election on the 18th
instant received the unanimous vote,
with n n exception n that was
cast for a democrat of the true blue
type. The fact is the republicans did
not register, but a few colored voters
registered and all of them who voted
cast their ballots for the democratic
nominees.
ONLY FIVE NEGROES VOTED.
In the First ward only ten colored
voters registered and n voted. In the
Second ward not a colored voter regis
tered. In the Third ward three regis
tered and two voted. In the Fourth
ward one registered and one voted. In
one voted.
THE VOTE.
The following is the vote cast for al
dermen in the five wards:
First Ward-C. L. Spencer, 22G; J.. NJ.
Woolard, PIG. Number of votes regis
tered, 1923. Votes cast, 220.
Second Ward-W. E. Springer, $50; H.
p. West, $50. Number of voters regis
tered, 341. Vote cast, 1S1.
Third Ward-Hugh MacRae, 233; J.
Allen Taylor, 233; George Harriss, Jr.,
/. m of voters registered, 364
Vote cast, 233.
Fourth Ward-C. w. Worth, TT;
John H. Handy, 1T. Number of voters
registered. 254. Vote cast 178.
Fifth Ward-F. A. Montgomery, 1876;
c.. c. Parker, 1874. Number of voters
registered, 4O1. Vote cast, 1875.
1t will be seen that, while the vote
little scratching in any of the wards.
THE BOARD TO MEET APRIL 3.
Heretofore the custom has been hat
the new board of aldermen met and or
ganiZed the day after election, but
Mayor Waddell stated yesterday that
the board elected yesterday will not
meet and qualify until the first Mon
day in April, which will be the 3rd day
of the month Section 3 Of the city
charter, acts Of 1851, and still in
force, provide: THE aldermen elected
under the provisions of this act, shall
continue in office for two years from
the day of their election and until their
successors shall be duly elected and
qualified according to law" 1t will be
seen, therefore, that the old board ma
hold office till the new board qualities
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Cuban Military Assembly to Dissolve
Washington, March 23.-Advices
from Cuba received by Senior Quesada,
which he regards as trustworthy, are
to the effect that the Cuban assembly
will dissolve before the present week
ends, probably ON Saturday. Mr.. Que
sada regards this al a most satisfactory
outcome, as the dissolution is brought
about voluntarily and without the agi-
tation which enforced action might
have caused. 1t will clear the way, in
his Judgment, to a pacific adjustment
of the affairs of Cuba.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Yellow Jack Was on Board

New York, March 21.-The British
steamer Dunstan, Captain Jones, which
arrived today from Para, Brazil, lost
two members of her crew during the
voyage from yellow fever. The Dun
stan while at Para sent three of her
crew ashore to hospital suffering from
the same disease. On March Is w. H.
Jones, aged twenty-one years, a mess
room steward, died after a brief illness
and was buried at sea. George Gilbert,
the ships cook, also died of yellow
fever and was buried at sea.
On the arrival of the steamer at quar-
antine DR.. Doty, after careful inspec-
ton, decided to hold the ship for a
thorough ~disinfection. There were nc
other cases of sickness during the voy-
age. The steamer will be released
about moor tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

The Jeffries. ritzsimmOns Fight Ar
ranged
New York, Marhc 23.-William A.
Brady and Martin Julian, on behalf Of
Jim Jeffries and Bob FitZsimmOns,
agreed this afternoon to accept the bid
of the Coney Athletic Club for a TWEEN
ty-fve round bout between these two
heavy weight pugilists. The contest
will take place May 26th. George Siler,
of Chicago, has been mutually agreed
upon as referee. The offer made by
the club is a purse of $4,000 and the
picture privilege to be divided between
the two principals and the club, each
receiving one-third.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Washington, March 23.-The divis-
ion Of the wheat crop for 1898 as be-
tween spring and winter wheat, is es-
timated by the agricultural department
as follows:
Spring wheat-acres harvested, 49,
&c., 30; bushels, 292, $685. 73; average
yield, 16. u
Winter wheat-acreage harvested,
%, IA, S4S; bushels, 3S2, 492 ,032; aver
age yield, 14.9.
Total-acreage harvested, 4,055, 27Si
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Witnesses for the Prosecution In the
Quay Trial
Philadelphia, March 23.-It was an
nounced today that the commonwealth
had subpoenaed all the witnesses in the
trial of former United States Senator
Quay and his son Richard r. Quay,
which begins April 10th. Between
fifty and sixty persons have been sum-
moned to testify for the prosecution
1t is said that Assistant District Attor-
ney Clement personally attended to the
summoning Of two Pittsburg bank
cashiers. The trial is expected to take
place before Judge Better.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
MANY a Lover

Has turned with disgust from an 9TH
erwise lovable girl with an offensive
breath. KarPs Clover Root Tea puri-
fies the breath by it's action on the
bowels, etc., as nothing else will. Sold
for years on absolute guarantee. Price
rs cts. and SO cts. Fol sale by r. r.
Bellamy-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Lexington, KY, March 23.-The ia
nous American thoroughbred stallion,
Hanover, IA years old, by Hindoo, dam
Bourbon Belle, was put to death today
by chloroform. Gangrene Of the left
~forefoot, the result of killing of the
nerves in it, while racing, rendered the
destruction of the horse necessary.
Milton Young declined offers of $685.
900 and SIS, 900 for him. Hanover was
the sire of Hamburg, Malma, Ben Hol-
liday and The Commoner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Bryan VIII Attend the Banque,

Brewster. chairman OF the Chicago
platform democrats dinner committee.
received a telegram today from Colonel
". J.. Bryan. in which he accepts the
invitation to the dinner to be given In
this city by the Chicago platform dem
rac The telegram is dated Nash
vile. Tennessee. March 22nd, and reads:
"Wiil attend Jefferson dinner OF Chi
cago platform democrats April 18th"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
The BaliimOres Reach savannah

Savannah, Ga, March 22.-Manager
McGraw. with nineteen men of the Bal
timore base ball club, arrived hera to-
DAY for spring practice. The men are
in excellent shape. Practice will be be-
gun tomorrow. Six games have been
arranged with Brooklyn. Four Balti-
more newspaper correspondents accom-
pany the ball players.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
WILMINGTON STREET HALLWAY
The Line Around the BELT and on Red
Cross and Fourth streets TO the Caro-
lima Central Bridge Being Laid With
Heavy Rails-Slx New Cars Soon 20 be
Dut On


lima Central Bridge Being Laid With
Heavy Rails-Slx New Cars Soon 10 be
Put On
The Messenger a few weeks ago men
toned that the Wilmington Street Rail-
way Company would relay with fifty
six pound steel rails the track around
1.-The belt" embracing Princess street,
Ninth street, Orange street, Sixth
street and Castle street, and also the
line on Red Crr-s and North Fourth
streets as far out as the bridge over the
Carolina Central railroad tracks. This
work was begun yesterday morning at
Front and Princess streets and two
locks up Princess street were laid by
evening. The work is being lone I'M
der the supervision Of Messrs. Joe
Dolly and NJ. A. Jones, and twenty
two hands are employed in laying the
rack. 1t is expected that w blocks
will be laid a day and that h work
will be completed in less than thirty
days.
The heavy rails make a firm and sub
stantial track and it makes a remark
able difference in the running of the
cars, causing them to run more
smoothly and more comfortably. 1t will
also save about so per cent. in the wear
and tear on the cars and motors. While
the work is being done, it will be nee
essary for passengers to transfer from
one car to another, for the distance OF
about a block. There will be no inter-
ference in the regular schedule OF the
cars.
Besides the improvement in the track,
the company will have six handsome
new summer cars which have been
built by the Jackson-Sharp Company,
Of Wilmington, Del, and will be ready
for delivery by April 1st.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

London, Marcr 22.-Advices state
that the bark R. Morrow, Captain
OrBrien, from Pensacola for Buenos
Ayeres, previously reported ashore on
Ortiz bank, has been assisted OF after
partly discharging her cargo and has
arrived at Buenos Ayres. Her dam
ago is not known.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob
Life OF Joy. Bucklen's Arnica. Salve
cures them, also Old. Running and Fee
yer Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Felons, Corns,
Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands. ChiIblains. Best Pile
cure on earth Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only Is cts. . box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold By r R. 3allamy. Rrug-
g1sk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
A Bonus to Employes

Bnuffalo, N. Y, March 22.-Every
employee Of the Buffalo smelling
works, the local branch of the Calumet
and Hecla Mining Company, today re-
ceived an envelope containing a bonus
Of 10 per cent. of the wages earned
during the past year. The gift to the
employees is in lieu Of an increase in
wages.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Famous Horse Dying

Lexington, Ky, March 22.-Hanov6-,
probably the greatest American stall
lion, is dying here Of gangrene. A
meeting of veterinary surgeons onor-
row will decide whether or not the dis
ease shall be allowed to run it's course.
1t is more han likely, however, that he
will be killed tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Providence, r. l., March 23.-The
barge Ocean Belle from Newport News
with coal is ashore near Sabine Point,
down the bay. She lies easy and will
probably be f1oated.
The four masted schooner Sycamore.
that yesterday struck Ffske rock and
sank with ten feet OF water in her hold,
was floated today and towed TO this
city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
sick Headaches

The curseAof overworked womankind.
are quickly and surely cured by Karl's
Glover Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer and tissue builder. Money refund
ed Il not satisfactory. Price Is cts. and
SO ctr. For sale by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Ouav still on the Auxiou. Beucb

Harrisburg, Pa, March 22.-The fifty
fifth ballot taken today for United
States senator resulted: Quay, repub-
lican, SO; jerks, democrat, rs; Dalzell,
republican, is, and scattering for eleven
other republicans.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

Gainesville, Ga, March 23.-The
bodies OF Frank McEver and Charles
McGulver, two men Of a party Of six
who were caught in the Chumbly Hill
mine here yesterday, were recovered
tonight. Thad Chasten Is still missing
and has been given up as dead. The
steady rains of the past few days had
softened the earth over the slope, and
water from q creek forced its way into
the MINE.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

port Dixie has been ordered to proceed
with haste from New York to Trinidad
to bring home the Fourth Tennessee
volunteers. General Brooke has been
directed to nave the regiment in readi-
ness to embark when the transport ar
riveS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Bryan ut

birmingham, Ala, March 23.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan spent the day in
Birmingham and was given an enthu-
siastic reception by all Of the citizens.
Not only the citizens Of Birmingham
alone, but from neighboring cities and
towns many came to hear the great
leader talk on the current issues Of the
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Three Steamers Rurned

Columbus, Ga, March 22.-Three riv-
er steamers, the Owens, the Flint and
the Bay City, were destroyed by fire
today, together with two barges. Loss
$40, 600, partially covered by insurance
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
China Refuses ltaly,s Demand

Rome, March 22.-It is understood
that the Chinese minister has inform
ed the Italian government that China
absolutely refuses the demand of Italy
for a concession at San Nun Bay.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
Charges Against the Russian Ambassa'
dor Denied

Paris, March 22.-In the chamber Of
deputies today the allegations made
against Baron Won Mohrenheim, the
former Russian ambassador here, in
connection with the Dreyfus Ease were
the subject of an Interpolation Of the
government. The premier, NJ. Dupuy,
Indignantly repealed all the insinua-
tions against 1.-The representative of an
allied nation, whose services TO France
can never be forgotten" I'M vigorous
ly protested against the action of the
newspapers which originated such
~scandalous falsities."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
MORE DEFINITE NEWS.

Representative w. F. Stevenson
reached the city last night from Che
raw and brought with him the pleas
ing news that the Seaboard Air Line
would soon begin work on its road be-
tween Cheraw and Columbia The en-
gineer and construction forces are ar
irving In squads daily at Cheraw.
Quarters for ten months have been en-
gagged for the construction force, and
his Is taken to indicate that work on
b road Will not be long delayed. The
chief OF b force has already reached
Cheraw and he will soon be followed
by the remainder.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28
The SeabOard All Line to Build 70 Co.
lumbia
columbia State.)

Camden, March 21.-Wm. Moncure
superintendent CT North Carolina and
another railroad official are in Cam.
den. They hav been procuring maps
Of Kershaw and Richland counties
and 1t is thought hat the purpose OF
their visit here is to loo into the mat.
ter Of the extension of the Seaboar6
Air Lin from Columbia to Cheraw, by
the way Of Camden.
Captain w. E. Walton, who Is here
with VIM. Moncure, brought a letter
Of Introduction from General Superin.
tendent McBee, Of the Seaboard sys-
tenn, and is this afternoon looking we
b plats OF b city to ascertain thu
best way OF entering the city with thu
Seaboard Air Line extension.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-03-28

SuI maLpeT II lS 10 make one eluBMI
law which is to apply to the whole Of -.
state like North Carolina, with its lon0
stretch Of territory from the moun-'
tains to the sea? We we're never -
impressed with this dificulty az recent
ly at the capitol. The framing Of On
single law, however, simple It MAJ -
which Is to apply to our whole STATE
is a matter which requires the mo-
painstaking consideration In order thx<
injustice may not be done TO any Of tn
various interests ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
News.
The main purpose Of the amendmGnG'
and there Ii no effort to disguise a
tact, ID to place the state safely md
t. { control OF its white citizens ana
eliminate any fear Of negro domin0
ton in any section Of the common
wealth. It IL quite evident that n
amendment will be antagonized By
omce-holding and ofaee-seeking WI
republicans. whose only hope OF pol
ical prefermert in the state II Do
ucon the ignorant and prejudiced
gro vote, and 1t will not Be surprinar
II, I'm their desperation, they resort
every possible resource In their eno9<
TO distort the true meaning OF
amendment and to create pretudice
minds OF the unlettered white "
ers- Therefore, the work Of informa
this class OF the truth In the prem
canno Be begun too early. Thero
an educational qualification, but
oocs not apply to white voters
nat should be made very plain TO-
uneducated whites and Impressed -
Them before Designing politicians -
created q fa2oe impression In thu \
gard.-Wfnston Sentinel.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-18
BIG LOCOMOTIVE.

Pittsburg Times: Were going to make
up a half hour OF lost time and haul No.
Is into Crestline, Ohio, on schedule time
said Patrick j. Morgan, as he climbed up
into The cab of engine No. So of the Grand
Rapids and Indiana railroad at Union
station last night. Train No. 10 has al
P%ittsburg to Chicago, the first section
leaving at Z p. m. and the second a few
minutes later. The Pennsylvania COM
pany. however, decided to test the mas
siVe engine recently made at the Baldwin
Locomotive Works. Philadelphia, for the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, by
putting the two sections of No. Is togeth-
er through to Chicago. 'Engineer Nor
gan is one of the best engineers that ever
handle that engine" said one railroad
man last night as the monster engine
steamed out of the train shed. The train
was composed of three mail cars, three
express cars, three day coaches and
three Pullman %sleepers. Herbert NcDon-
aid, who is next up for promotion, was
selected as fireman for the run from
Pittsburg to Crestline, and railroaders,
who watched the train pull out, express
ed the opinion that No. Is would arrive
in Crestline on schedule time. 1t is said
that if the trial of last night proves a
| success the Pennsylvania Company Will
| run No. Is as one section witt one of the
massive locomotives to haul her. -
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-18

the 10th day Of October, 1929, all the
right, title, interest and estate of the
sail Paul Davis. deceased. at the time
of his death, and all the right, title and
Interest. that the said estate has, by OPP
Grafton of law or otherwise acquired
other than or in addition to that OF the
said Paul Davis, deceased, at the time
of his death, in and to all that certain
lots, pieces. or parcels OF land situate,
lying and being In the said county of
Silver Bow, state of Montana, and boun-
ded and described as follows. to-wit:
An undivided one-fourtn (Aj interest
in Bay Horse lode claim;
An undivided one-fourth (N) interest
in Corinthian lode claim:
An undivided one-siXth DO interest
in the Eddy lode claim:
An undivided one-third u-3) interest
in the Little Gem lode claim, and an unda-
vided six sixteenth GIG interest in the
Martha lode claim.
That bids will be received at the Office
of Q. *. Lewis and company, No. 8 West
Park street, Butte, Montana.
Terms and conditions OF sale, cash,
ten per cent of the purchase price to be
paid on the day OF safe, balance IN con-
firmation of sale by the district court.
Deed a. expense of purchaser.
w. II. LEWIS,
Executor of the Last Will and Tesla
ment of Paul Davis, deceased.
Dated Sept. &c. 1892
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-18
A BILLION OF n

New York Sun: The demand for one
cent pieces is so great that the Phlladel-
phia mint is compelled to turn out nearly
1000. 900 a month TO keep up the supply.
There are at present something ike
!, 900, 900, 600 cents in circulation.
If YOU want to exchange a 500 bill for
cents you would get ten good, large bags
full of coppers Nickel and copper coins
haa no mint marks, neither have coins
issued at the Philadelphia mint. Collec-
tors often pay high prices for coins bear
ing certain mint marks which otherwise
would not have been worth more man
their face value.
The first United States cents struck for
circulation heal the date of 1893. They
are of six varieties, and are valued TAT
$3.50 to 1925.
coined in 1887, of which only five are
known to exist. On one side of this rare
and curious coin is a picture Of the. sun
rising over a mountain surrounded by
the legend, Nova Eboraca Columbia
Excelsior Below is the name of the de-
signer, ''Brasher.' The other side has
"Unum f P%luribus." There is an her
aldic eagle, on one wing of which are the
letters. e.. B., the designers initials.
These coins are worth about $500. The
last one sold brought 1921. 1t had be-
longed to an old Maryland family ever
since it was coined.
The s. gold piece of 1922 is a rare coin
| At one time only TWO We're said to be in
! existence; one IN the Philadelphia mint
the other in Boston, but the third was
picked up in a New York money
changers shop a few years ago.
81 was afraid at first that 1t might
be a counterfeit" said the collector o.
coins who happened to spy 1t.
TIL man was so delighted to secure I
that before leaving the shop he bough
several other coins which he didn't want
He paid only Sc for it. The same day h
received an offer of $3.50; later $3.50 wa
offered by another gentleman; $500 by an
other one, out the gentleman, at last &C
counts, was holding it for $1,000.
One of the most sought after colonia
coins is The Highly copper. 1t was strucI
in 1877 by Samuel Highly, who was
physician and blacksmith at Granb.
Conn. He got the copper from a min
near by and shaped the coin at his forgt
About nine years ago a silver shekt
was found in Texas, which dates back I
142 B. c. It's intrinsic value is 30 cents
its market value 81.
The coins spoken of in the Bible ar
shekels. which were of silver. the widow
mite. the tribute penny and the Jude
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-18
SHERIFF''S SALE.

M. A. Lyons, plaintiff. VS.. IT,. D.. Pagan,
and George Willis, defendants.
To be sold at sheriM's sale. on the 4th
day of November A. d. 1899. at two
o'clock y. m, at the front door Of the
court house in the city of Butte, county
of Silver Bow, state of Montana. the fol-
lowing described real property, to-wit:
Lot number eighteen 1S) in block
thirty 600 of the Clark addition to the
city of Butte, county of Silver Bow. state
OF Montana, according to the official plat
and survey thereof now on file in the
office of the county clerk and recorder Of
Silver Bow county, Montana; together
with all tenements, h~ereditaments and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in
anyWise appertaining.
PATRICK II. REGAIN,
Sheriff of Silver Bow County, Montana,
By J. M. REYNOLDS,
Deputy Sheriff.
Dated Oct. 18th. A. ID. 1899.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-18
$40 sets of teeth $40. DR.. Wix.
NOTICE O BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that a contract
will be let for grading DAILY street from
Main street west to b street. a%pproXi-
mately 1913 cubic yards; from the west
side of B street to the west side of First
street. approximately 955 cubic yards,
Wslkrville, Montana, at so much per
cubic yard. Further information can be
obtained of Il. InverneZZi. corner Of DAILY
and b streets. Bids to be presented to
the city council or directed to the city
clerk not later thar s o'clock p. M, Sat
ursday evening, Oct. 81, 1899. The coun-
eli reserves the rights to reject any and
all bids.
By order of the city council this 11ti,
day of October. 1899.
J. T.. BRINEY.
Mayor.
Attest:
II. l.. CLINTOG.
City Clerk.