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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-04-30

Freight and fares - low - any By wat,
- or ran.
PACIFIC NAVIGATION COMPANY.
YenaAp What TatnrNc~. A.a- ss0
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
TO sCHLEY
At Stations In Virginia and North Car
DINA as He Travels to Atlanta.

Lynchburg. Va. November S--A big
crowd of people assembled at the Union
station waited for the train bear
ing Admiral Schley. which came half
an hour late. A reception committee
of prominent citizens. including Mayor
Smith and Senator Daniel. welcomed
the admiral. and the cfey council was
present in a body. Senator Daniel in
troduced the admiral TO the large
gathering. the the distinguished sailor
was enthusiastically cheered. He
made a speech of a few words in which
he said he was bound 20 Lynchburg
by a very sweet tie" abiding to the
fact that his daughter-in-law. the wife
Of Lieutenant T. F. Schley. was Miss
Langhorne, OF this city. The admiral
was presented with a handsome boquet
by the reception committee. He was
kept busy shaking hands during the
few minutes the train stopped here.
Danyille. Va, November 3.-Rear Ad-
miral Schley was greeted by a crowd
of several hundred persons here this
afternoon as he passed through going
TO Atlanta He vas Joined here by
the Atlanta committee in which were
Mayor Woodward. Mr.. w. A. Hemp
hill n others. The admiral was in
troduced by Major Woodlng. OF Dan
Wills. and spoke briefly from the rear
platform.
Raleigh, N. c., November "A spe-
cial to The News and Observer from
Greensboro, n. C, says that ASnlira
Schley was met by a big criwd with
bands when the train Lulled IN AT S
o'clock p. m. In response to repeated
calls, Admiral Schley said that while
he was grateful for the honor accord
ed him, he took il as mean for the
men behind the guns. Continuing, he
said, that if We ever have war with
another nation they will have TO have
better men and better guns han we,
or likewis go down before us. aid
added: Il do not think you will find
better men than ours in the world" He
was wildly cheered.
Charlotte, N. c., November 3.-'f'te
train bearing Admiral Schley arrived
at Charlotte at 1926 o'clock. A crowd
Of several hundred people greeted him.
AS the train stopped and he appeared
On the platform, some enc cried out:
"Hurrah for the hero OF Santiago"
whereupon the crowd ch"ered Justify
and the admiral made a graceful bow
in acknowledgment. There were many
ladies in the gathering, noticing which
the admiral remarked: Il wish IL were
day light" There was almost a STAN
pede of the people to shake hands with
him before the train pulled out.
Atlanta, Ga. November 3.-Rear Ad
miral Schley, Mrs. Schley and their
guests, Miss Letterman, General Agn1s
and Mr.. Louis Garthe, of Baltimore,
and the Atlanta escort will arrive in
Atlanta at $40 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing on the Southern railway. At 10
O'Clock the ceremonies of the day will
begin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
SEVENTY-SEVEN DAYS At SEA.
An Italian Bark Near the
End ola Long Voyage.

Newport News, Va, November s.
The British steamer Pondo, Captain
Brewis, from Pensacola to Antwerp,
arrived here this morning, having on
board eleven of the crew Of the Ital-
ian bark Colombo, including Captain
Salvatore di Scamba and Mate An
gelo Antonio Capadanna, picked up
three hundred miles south of Hatteras
in latitude 1926 N, longitude n w. The
Colombo went down Don after the
crew were taken off. She was seventy
seven days out from Catania for Sa-
annah when she encountered the hur-
ricane on October 31st, and was then
only eighty miles from her destina-
ton.
For -four days prior to h rescue, on
November list, according to the cap
tain, the men had had nothing cooked
to eat. The ship encountered the heav-
lest part of the gale and lost her masts
overheard. Her ballast shifted, the
sand choked the pumps, the hull was
badly damaged and when the Pondo
sighted her she was in a sinking con
dition.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
Goldsboro JottingS.
Correspondence OF The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, n. c.. November 3.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Goldsboro. N. c.. November 8.
The first german Of the season. given
in the armory hall Wednesday nigh.
by the Olympia Club. complimentary 10
the visiting young ladies. WAS one OF
the largest and most enjoyable dances
ever given in Goldsboro. The music
was rendered by the full orchestra OF
The 'theatrical company, "A Jay from
Jaysville." which played In The opera
house here Wednesday night, and vas
in itself a rare treat. The german was
ed by Mr.. George G. Switzerland.
. The heart" party given at the Hotel
Kennon Tuesday night by MIR. and
Mrs. JOS. H.. Robinson complimentary
to Miss DeMnt, OF New York. was
largely attended and greatly enjoyed.
Cards are out TO the marriage OF Miss
AGdie Switzerland and d.. William
Spicer. both OF Goldsboro. which takes
place at the home Of the brides par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. J. I. Switzerland,
in this city Wednesday. November
18th. No cards in the city. Mr.. and
Mis-. j. F. Switzerland have issued
invitations to a reception Tuesday ev-
ening. November 14th.
Al the meeting of the board Of truss
tees of the odd Fellows orphan home
asst Tuesday. Mrs. Bertha Davis. OF
wilmington, the present seAmstress.
was elected matron, and Mss Ellen
Barber, OF Raleigh, was elected seam
stress.
Mr.. j. j. Street, vice president and
general manager OF the G~oldsboro
Lumber Company, located at Dover. ~.
G., has sold his Interest in the com
pany to Mr.. w. A. Wimsatt. OF Wash
ington cry. and president Of the com
| pany. for s35. 900. Mr.. Street Will reside
in G~oldsboro, where his family has lIv-
ed for years, and will devote ms time
to religion, being an advocate 1f the
holiness movement.
The opening of Herman park We'd
nesday afternoon was a decided sue
cess IN every way. Most OF The busi-
ness houses took half holiday and
there were about 1900 persons Assem-
bled at the park to witness the exer-
cises.
DIR. Clara Jones. accompanied by her
son, DR.. W. J.. Jones, Jr.. OF Wilson,
has gone to New York where they
will spend some time together attend
ing special medical lectures.
Miss Mary Nash. Of Wilmington, IA
visiting Miss Mildred Dorach. in he
city. Miss Dora Dawson, of Tarboro,
is in the city on a visit to her aunt,
Mrs. f. l.. Castex-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.


Macon. Ca, November "a. A. Pow
ell. a well known oil merchant OF this
city. was ound early this morning un-
conscious. with his skull crushed into
jelly. He died shortly after he was
found. without having gained con-
sciousness.
Mr.. Powell lived by himself in a
room over his store and had been muir
dered. apparently, while he slept.
The cause OF the killing is shrouded
in mystery. The victim vas a uuief
Inonensive man with no known enemy
The fact that a considerable moun
OF money was found In his pocket tends
to discredit the theory Of robbery. THE
completely bafhed. :"
Mr.. Powell came to Georgia several
years 9 from North Carolina. n
las a sister and several brothers n
-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
Wilson News Notes.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Wilson. N. c., November 8.

Wilson, N. c., November 3.
Many Wilsonians have been attend
ing the Weldon fair this week. All re-
port a good time n an interesting
air.
Preparations have begun for the
chrysanthemum show here next week.
a large house a been secured by the
management and an excellent display
of choice flowers is expected. Mr.. Lot
Williams, who secured a prize in VIII
mington two years ago, has been very
successful this season.
The M~ethodists held a very import
ant meeting asst night. A movement
has been put On foot to have a new
church erected at once. Last night
the members composing the contribu-
ton committee called a mass meeting
to arouse more enthusiasm and life in
the movement. Almost every member
was present, in addition to a large
number of visitors. The report made
by the contribution committee was
very fattering. Only a small portion
sonally, but the results thus far are
gratifying. 1t is the purpose of the
church to erect a building costing not
less than $40. 0C0.
The health conference which was in
session here during this week speaks
we'll for Wilson. The movement has
been pushed by DR.. Albert Anderson,
a member of the state board Papers
were read on the following subjects:
"O1d Age and How to Attain It." by
DR.. J. l.. Nicholson, of Richards;
Vaccination as an Economic Meas
ure," by DIR. Henry H. Dodson, of Will
son: Malaria and Mosquitoes" by DR..
Richard II. Lewis, of Raleigh: "A Dis
cussion OF the Health Laws of North
Carolina" by DR.. George G. Thomas
of Wilmington; THE North Carolina
Health Laws and local Health OFF,
GERS" by DR.. Henry w. Lewis, OF
JACKSON: practical Hints on Drinking
Wafer" by DR.. w. 7. Pate. of Gibson.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
Dun'S Trade Review.

New York, November 3.-Dun & Co.'S
review of rad will say tomorrow:
British disasters in South Africa have
brought to view something besides the
steady self reliance of the British peo-
ple-that they hold not many Ameri-
can securities to be dislodged in any
time of alarm, but are inclined to take
more when money looks for safe iH-
vestment
A decline of &c in wheat and 1kc
in corn does not hinder exports, though
it is some evidence that growers hin
they nave ample supplies. Atlantic ex-
ports Of wheat for five weeks have
been, flour included, Is. 1885, 9S bushels,
against is, 1S2, 631 last year, am Paci-
nc exports 2.713, 551, against 1917. 434
last year. Western receipts of wheat
have continued heavy, but rave not
rivaied last years extraordinary out
pouring, amounting to only 80, 95S ,OS7
bushels in five weeks, against 40. $40
791 last year, but western corn receipts
run ahead of last years in the same
weeks.
The cotton manufacturers are also
encouraged with prices rising, so hat
middling uplands at 7.56, goods are
relatively higher in price than they
have been since October LIST, but wheth-
er both will advance much further de-
Ponds upon the correctness of current
estimates of the forthcoming crop.
Prices of pig iron for early deliveries
are still advancing, but as a great part
of the demand has protected itself by
contracts running far into the nexi
year, including purchases Of $4,000
tons of BesSemer this week at $3.50
n as billets are quoted ait $3.50 for
spot, but s35 for next year, the market
can be interpreted several ways. An
thracilte pig is also quoted at s24. 80
for early delivery, and local coke al
Chicago; but no finished products have
advanced during the past week. ex-
cepting refined bars. which the east
ern association has put up $1.00 per
ton. More weakness appears in sc.lt=
lines, Of which the works have not or
dears running far ahead. But it Is
claimed that 100000 tons of rails. 50
! per cent OF the entire capacity, has
been sold for next rear. Tin is weaker
al $3.50 cents and lake copper al IL
cents. while speiter is offered at s4.s5.
Dealers are refusing to pay the high
er prices asked by manufacturers OF
boots and shoes to such an extent thag
future orders are somewhat restricted
Yet the October shipments were 473.-
722 cases against AIS. 259 last year. an
increase of II Der cent. and 3s7. s3s In
the same week of 1892. an increase OF
nearly 80 per cent. Considerable r.
regularity appears in the relation be.
tween demand and supply. with rathel
more generally in buying on The par
of dealers In women's goods. Hides
and leather remain strong. packers
having somewhat advanced prices a
Chicago. their supplies being sold fou.
&c six weeks ahead.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
Mrs. .Stonewal1 Jackson's Condition
Exaggerated.

Charlotte. n. c., November "a u
NOR having gone abroad V the coun-
try that Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, wild
ow of the distinguished confederate
general, is absolutely penniless, in want
and hopelessly Ill and blind, Mrs. Jack
son said today to a representative OF
the Associated Press hat these state
ments are very much exaggerated 1t
is true that she is not In afhuent cir
cumstances but she has a competency
and has always beer above want Her
health is somewhat improved and she
is not bind, though still suffering from
a painful disease-facial neuralgia APP
peals having been made all G the
south for her relief, Mrs Jackson Is
anxious hat the true state OF the case
should be known, as h Is unwiling
to accept any donations except those
offered as testimonials of o and ad-
miration for her husband.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-07
JEFFRiES THE WINNER
HE DEFEATS SHARKEY IN A HOTLY
CONTESTED FIGHT
FIGHTING FAST AND FURIOUS.

Decision in Favor of JefYries at
End ofTwenty-Fifth Round Neither
Able to Knock the Other Shar-
key Once Floored for Six Seconds.
The Irishman the Aggressor-Jefrries
Has the Better I'm Only Five Rounds.
He Loses a Glove In the Last Round.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16

his clothing saturated with rain and
snow, this brave man struggled on,
hoping against hops that he would
reach some friendly llabitation. For
Ave days and nights be kept up the
battle, wandering over mountain and
through canyon, until 1t last when hope
had almost given away to despair, with
garments all but torn from his body,
with pleading feet and limbs, ut mo-
ment when NIL seemed lost and he was
about 70 settle himself down for that
eternal sleep that would have given
rest to his tired frame, he heard q bn-
man voice, the sound Of which oiled
him with new life and one more desper.
ate effort was made TO save It. After
walking and crawling IN the direction
from which the sound came, he reached
the home Of Paul Jacot. who lives 10
the st. Joe valley. Mr.. Wilson does
not know how many miles be wandered,
but will never forget his sad experience.
He was cared for by Mr.. facets family
and at last reports seemed TO be rapidly
recovering from the effects OF his terri
BILE experience.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16
POST PALS ITEMS,

Miss Lulu Leonardy is quite sick
with Scarlatina.
The first sleigh bells of the season
were heard Monday.
A number of Post Falls citizens ar,
attending court in Rathdrum.
Mrs. Hal Farr. of Spokane, is visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Knox
Judge Kennedy has moved from his
ranch west Of town into the MathesoT
house.
Miss Katie Mitchell has returned
home after an absence of several month:
in Spokane.
MrcCarter, who formerly lived here
recently returned from Minnesota. HI
expects to locate here permanently.
Mr.. aud MIS-. AppleQuist, of Spokane
spent few days last week with Mrs
as parents. MIR. and Mrs. Movers.
Charles Clarke, OF Spokane, an old
resident OF Post Falls, was shaking
hands with old friends here last week.
John Barrett has purchased the home
belonging to Mr., Williamson, OF Spo
kane, and is having 1t moved onto on,
Of his lots in the south part of town.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16

The ninth annual convention Of the
Idaho state Teachers Association will
be held at Ioise, Idaho, December 81. IS
and -. 1899 The executive committee
are eXerting themselves to make this the
largest, most interesting, and most pro
lltable gathering Of educators ever as
sembled in the state Of Idaho.
Every progressive educator in the
state should be present A little ex-
peuse or long distance should not de-
priye them Of an opportunity to brush
oil the dust OF decayed ideas, and to rub
of the dust Of abandoned methods. The
inspiration derived from attending such
a convention stimulates the spirit and
renews the energy Of every teacher In
attendance.
The program Is oiled with good things,
The management has succeeded In IN
terestinR every prominent educator OF
our own state, aud many noted spirits
Of the profession from adjoining states.
Among the latter may be mentioned
DIR. Penrose. president Of Whitman Col
leec. walla walla. Wash: Judge c. G
Goodwin, editor Of the Salt Lake Tri'
bune; DR.. d. V. S. Reid, president Of
the eastern Oregon normal SCHOOL, J.P
! Hendricks, superintendent of schools
lutte. Mont; Professor F. V, feager
principal Of one of the Spokane schools
Rev. +. l.. Forbes, principal Pendletot
! Academy, Pendleton, Oregon; Professor
D L. +. Anderson, professor OF Greek
a Whitman College; Hon. J. W. Reid. o.
Lewiston.
2 A feature Of the occasion will be
|. recep,ion to the profession In atten
dance, who are members Of the associ"
d ton, at the Natatorium on one oil tn
: three evenings of the convention, wher
!, orchestra and other music will enter
/ tain bathing and cafe free, aud gen
ernl good time will be enjoyed
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16
Coin. o Mepsr. rru.t aaa Inp.ri.lirm.

Coin. % Money, Trust and Imperialism.
On Thursday morning. November g.
two days following the fall election Of
1899. Coin, the young nnancier and
statesman. arrived in Chicago.
That city was the scene Of his tri.
umphs In May, 1894, where for six sue.
cessive days lie had delivered lectures
la the Art Institute. which lectures had
since gone by the name OF Coins Fl
nancial School," lie had made second
appearance in Chicago in March, 1895
faced his critics, who had been embold.
ened by his absence, aud had confused
and routed them in his school Up to
Date"
lie had at the latter date suddenly
disappeared and now has suddenly re.
appeared in the city Of his former
achievements. Five years and six
months had elapsed since the holding
OF his Financial school" and four years
and eight months since his Financial
School Up TO Date" In appearance he
had changed. From the boy OF ten or
eleven in knee pants, he now looked the
boy Of sixteen and wore long trousers.
Otherwise he was the same little states
man who had set in motion political
revolution, the echoes Of which were
still heard in the land.
The afternoon papers contained an
account OF his arrival, and the morning
papers of the 10th announced the in.
tention OF the little statesman TO give
another school" IN the Art Institute,
the place at which six lectures OF COINS
Financial School, were delivered-to
begin on the following Monday. Novem-
Der I2ih. The demand for tickets
Of admission far exceeded anything
like the capacity Of the hall. Coin
directed that preference be given to
boys between the ages Of ten aud TWEEN.
ty, but that a sprinkle OF all political
factions, Of all ages, should be admitted
Also. that those recognized by their fol
lowers as specially learned in adyocat
ing the gold standard, national bank
money, trusts and expansion, be given
seats:--that lac wished to look directly
into their eyes, to talk to them. and, To
give them q hearing.
The school opened rs announced on
Monday. Nov. IL, 1899. The hall wa:
packed with people, and many tried to
gain admission who were refused. More
than ffty ladies were present, Com AZ
he came on the platform, was greeted
with applause by about one-halt the au
dience, while the other half sat silently
/ In their seats.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16
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euSEoun111 By villa Beasts aad withoul
~. shsitsS From the RaiR.
|; A correspondent living moth Of herr
sends US this following account OF The
thrilling experience Of young Crockett
who was compelled TO spend q night 10
the woods surrounded BY Wild beasts:
A young man Of our neighbOfhOOd
met with an adventure which | think
worth recording: one that could happen
10 but few parts Of the country at the
present time.
VIII Crockett, lad Of seventeen
years, started from eeneaquoteen with
q team. hauling two wagons. The day
was rainy and the roads bad, conse-
quenuy he made slow progress, and the
distance being thirty-6ve miles, nigh,
overlook him some twelve miles from
home. 1t was still raining and very
dark when be got Of Of the main road
upon wood road leading to Ramsey on
the n. p. Il. n. After travelling sever.
al miles he found that he was lost. and
rs his team was about exhausted, hay.
ing hauled heavy load all day without
feed, be stopped, unhitehed the horses
and tied them to the trent of the wagon
and laid down 10 his wet garments Ia
the wagon bed, TO sleep, II possible. La
short time the horses sBOrted loudly
and then followed the wailing cry Of a
cougar, "liks the howl Of a sorry kid
The young man picked up an AK (his
only weapOn) which lay in the bottom OF
the wagon aud prepared for the II.
pected assault. which might come from
any point. as the "bIsckness OF dark.
ness" prevailed In the woods. The ami
NAL moved around the wagon several
times. as Crockett discovered by its dis.
NAL Ontcry, and the occasional swapping
OF limb, but finally the noises died away
and young Crockett fell into a doze,
from which he was suddenly awakened
by the breaking of twig very near
him. whereup0n he made demOnstra
ton which finally discouraged the brute
and he heard no more Of 1t. Then he
fell into ftful sleep which lasted IN
I'll daylight. when, thoroughly chilled
and half famished with hunger, be
hitched up his team and had Travelled
but half mile when he came 70 an In.
habited cabin, where all his necessities
were most Hospitality attended to. The
reason for the persistent attentions o:
the big cat was. no Doubt. the fact that
young Crockett had hauled freshly
killed deer for some distance that day,
and some OF the blood was left on the
wagon.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-16

"Iwas trouhsed for three wears with ulcera.
tion and female weakness and my doctor gave me
bun little relief" writes MIS- Lulu Hunter of
AileBton, g. Louia Co. Mo. ~ saw an advrffise.
iuent In the paper Of DR.. Pierce's Favosite PM.
ecrlption. began the use Of IL about wear ago
took I'VE bottles Of II. and one botfle Of Golden
Medical Discovery and my health IL hRfteT now
than 4 was for years. have also recommended
these medicines 70 some Of my friends who suE
have followed
The greatest advertisement Of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription are the
women who have used it and been cured
BY II. II is not a common " cure-ali. "
1t has single purpose, the cure Of dis
eases peculiar to women, and this pur-
pose II accomphshes thoroughly and per.
manently.
There is no alcohol, or opium. or other
narcotic contained in Dr. Pierce's Favor.
ite Prescription. Such claim cannot
be truthfuliY made for any other prepara-
ton put up specially for women ard on
sale at the medicine stores. Accept no
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Every sick on ailing woman l. invited
to consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free of
charge. Every letter is held as strictly
private and sacredly confidential All
answers are sent in sealed enyeIoDes.
bearing no advertising or other printed
matter upon them. Address DR.. R.Y.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.