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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
OUR NATIONAL BANKS
Abstract of Reports OF Their Condition
at the Last Call for Statements.

Washington, October 1.-THE comp
troller of the currency has completed
as abstract of reports of the condition
of all the national banks in the United
States at the close of business, Sep
TENDER 5, 1900.
The summary shows that the aggre-
gate loans and discounts of the banks
were 1856, 759, $40 and the aggregate
individual deposits $2,507, 24S, 557.
A comparison of these figures with
the condition June 18th, 1900, the date
of the previous call, shows that during
the period between June and Septem-
Der there was an increase of $685.
439 in loans and discounts and $40. 1885,
799 in individual deposits.
The number of N reporting on
June 18th was 1882 and the number
reporting on September 5th was 1872
an increase of 140.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
To AnalyZe Medicine Found in Marie
Defenbach'S Room.

Chicago, October 11.-Analysis of the
contents of five bottles of medicine
found today in the room occupied by
Marie Defenbach at the time Of her
death will be made in the laboratory
of the health department tomorrow,
particular attention being given to the
bottle purporting to contain medicine
for ~dySentery. Doses of his will be
administered to a guinea pig for the
purpose of watching it's effects.
The contents of a bottle taken from
the suit case of F. w. Brown when ar
rested will also be analysed. 1t is
asserted that the liquid found in the
bottle among Browns effects is what
is commonly known as knockout
drops two ~teaSpoOnfuls Of which
would ordinarily cause death.
Officials of the New York Life In
surance Company, the Mooney and
Boland detective agency and the city
police say hat the attempt to connect
the names of many ONE with the
Defenbach case is ridiculous.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
No Right to

The woman who is lovely in face,
form n temper will always have
friends. but one who would be attrac-
tive must keep her health. II she is
weak, sickly and all run down, she
will be nervou and irritable. If she
has constipation or kidney trouble, her
impure blood will cause pimpleS,
blOtcheS, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion Electric BitterS is the
best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and TO
purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth. Velvety
skin, rich complexion. 1t will make a
good-looking, charming woman of a
rundown invalid. Only so cents at r.
r. Bellamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
~TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The Boers have torn up the railway
north Of Bethulie and captured a Brit
ish outpost.
Ex-Mayor Walter C. Flower, of New
Orleans, died at his summer home in
Covington, La, Thursday afternoon.
The republican of the Sixth North
Carolina district have nominated Oil
yer H. Dockery to oppose Democratic
Congressman Bellamy.
Waterlogged and abandoned, the big
barge Edith Howe is today a derelict
and a menace to - cation off the
North Carolina coa.~
The population of the state of Con-
necticut, as announced by the census
bureau today is 908, 1856, against TAG, 258
in 1890, an increase of 162, 097 or PIT
per cent.
Count Won Waldersee will start for
Pekin from Tien Tsin next Saturday.
The Germans are awaiting reinforce
ments at Tien TSin before undertaking
further measures.
AT Thomaston, Ca, the Sandwich
hotel was burned at 4 o'clock Thursday
morning. The seventy-five guests es-
capped, but their effects were destroy
ed. No lives were lost.
Senator Hanna will have little more
h a time to catch his breath between
speeches on his northwestern tour.
During four days of the trip he will
make thirty-seven speeches.
Indianapolis, which is now holding
its first fall festival, ave Governor
Roosevelt Thursday night one of the
greatest receptions ever extended in
that city to a candidate for political
honors.
1t is semi-officially denied in Paris
that the French government has been
approached on the subject of the sug-
gested Decentralization of Kruger at
Marseilles, where he could cross
France to the Hague.
St. Louis vast exposition coliseum
vas crowded Tuesday night in honor
OF Governor Roosevelt, who spoke a lit
tie more than an hour.
w. Bourke Cochran, OF New York,
has partially recovered the use of his
vocal organs and will resume his
experimenting tour.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Report of Governor of Porto Rico.

Washington, October 1.-THE war
department today made public the an
nual report of Brigadier General
George w. Davis, commanding h de-
lpartment of Porto Rico. 1t states that
when h organization of the civil gov
iernment shall have been completed and
the civil machinery is working we'll,
there will be no necessity to retain so
large a force as at present. He says,
however, that he cannot conceive it
possible to limit the garrison to a force
just sufficient to take care of the guns
at San Juan, n he points out that
the island of Porto Rico must have in
the future, as it a a in the past,
military Importance. General Davis
adds:
cit is i~nconcefvable that the United
States will leave the island without
adequate protection Of men, ships and
gums, the only land owned by the
limited States in the West Indies"
Land for a naval station has been
PRESERVED and a coaling and repair sta
Etion probably will be erected at San
Juan. General Davis says h arma-
ment should be increased and modern
lied and the gum cared for by a suf-
lficient force Of artillery. He says the
experiment Of utilizing h natives as
soldiers has proved a marked success.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
THE PRICE OF COTTON SEED
oil Mill Men Trying to Prevent Ex-
pected Advance in Price.

Jackson, Miss. October 11.-Numer-
GUS conferences are being held by the
cotton oil manufacturers of MISSISSIPPI
Ipi with a view to controlling prices
to be paid for seed. The mills are now
lpaying SIG per ton and as the crop is
so per cent. short, it is the general be-
lief that the price will advance to at
least SIS within the next few weeks.
The manufacturers says, however,
they cannot afford to pay more than
the present price and that they are
losing money on SEED products at the
prevailing figures. Many of the mills
lare holding their oil in the expectation
lof an advance. 1t is thought two
thirds of the mills will be closed down
lby Christmas on account of the seed
lShOrtase.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
The Gaynor-Green Case

New York, October 1.-THE defense
lin the proceedings looking to the re-
moval of the Gaynors and B. D.
Greene, to the federal courts Of Geor-
Igia continued today it's cross eXamina-
ton of E. 1. Johnson, the government
accountant. 1t was the intention of
THE defense today to suspend the eX-
lamination of Mr.. Johnson and to call
General Craighill, United States army,
retired, who was chief of engineers in
the wal department, and Carriers SUI
Iperior. United States District Attorney
Erwin, of Georgia, who is prosecuting
the case. objected to General Craig
hill taking the stand at this time. He
said that Captain Gillette, Captain
Carriers successor, in charge of the
lharbor improvements should be pres
Ient when General CraighilIs testimo-
my is AIKEN.
The cross examination of Mr.. John
son today developed nothing new.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Towing tho Main to Newport News

New York, October 1.-THE largest
ocean tow on record started this morn
ling when the North German Lloyd
steamer Main of over 10, 900 toms pass
led put Sandy Hook at 9:35 a m, in tow
lof the two tugs, Edgar F. Luck
ienbach and Edward Luckenbach and
two small tugs, with the steamer Buena
Ventura acting as a rudder to h big
ship. A start was made yesterday af-
Iternoon, but the weather not being re-
lgarded favorable the Main was anchor
ed for the night in Graves end bay.
The Main which vas in the Hoboken
fire, is bound to Newport News 10 be
rebuilt at a cost of $500. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
The Cigar Makers Strike settled

Jacksonville, Fla, October 10.-A
special to The Times-Union and Citi-
zen from Tampa, Fla, says:
1T is learned upon what is cOnsid-
cred good authority hat the strike al
Sanchez & Hayas' cigar factory is
practically settled. A conference is in
progress tonight which means an
amicable settlement, as understood, and
the factory will open. This is regard
ed as precluding any probability of a
general strike and relieves the strain
ed situation which threatened q gen
eral strike that would nave cost $50, O0C
q week
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Mr.. Stevenson Confident of success

Baltimore. October 11.-Adlai E. Ste
venson, arrived in Baltimore today
He was accompanied by Judge Will
liam. M. Springer, of Illinois.
Il am feeling in splendid health, and
I am confident of democratic success,
said Mr.. Stevenson. Already I have
spoken in three or four states and my
reception everywhere has been cordial
and the enthusiasm pronounced. The
people are alive to the real iSsur
the campaign and in my personal talks
with the representative men of the
localities | have visited thee Is every
cause for satisfaction with the outlook
for victory in November"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Try Aliens Foot-Ease.

a powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, ervou and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Al
lens Foot-EaSe. 1t cools the fee and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen
sweating feet, ~ingrowing nails, blisters
Il callous spots. Relieves cornS and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen
s. OlmSted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Russia Hints at War With Germany

London, October 1.-THE Moscow
correspondent Of The Standard at
taches significance to a speech made
by the Russian general in command at
wilma to some troops who had been
ordered to China, but We're recalled
from Odessa on the very evening of
sailing. He says hat the general, in
addressing h men. made this expla-
nation:
The car decided that it was neces-
Sary to bring you back to wilma so
that you might b. ready here to join
us against a foe we shall be ordered to
meet"
The correspondent adds that the foe
limited at can only be Germany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
A Powder Mill EypIOSiOn

Removes everything in sight; so do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the
delicate machinery of your body with
calomel, croton oil or aloes pills, when
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which are
gentle as a summer breeze, do the
work perfectly. Cures Headache,
Constipation. Only % cents at r. r.
Bellamy's Drug Store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Fight Between American Soldiers AND
Cuban Police

Havana, October 11.-At Matanzas
yesterday a Cuban policeman inter
ferred with two members of the Sec
ond United States cavalry. The quar-
rel eliminating in a general fight be-
tween the police and soldiers, who ar
rived upon the scene simultaneously.
After the police had shot Trooper
Turey, of Troop D., other soldier
and one civilian, a number Of troopers
of Troop D., tried to break into the
gunroom to get their weapons. but the
quick action of Captain Foltz, Of
Troop D., in forming Troops L. and n.
in order, made it impossible for the ex-
cited c~avalrymen to aSs
Lieutenant Willard is said to have
been slightly hurt while endeavoring
to quiet the men.
The troopers declare that they will
have evenge and Colonel Noyes has
ordered all confined to barracks. The
feeling is very strong between the Gu
bans and cavalrymen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Alabama to New Hampshtre.

Montgomery, Ala, October 11.-As a
sequel to the trip to New Hampshire
of Governor Johnston and party, the
governor and members of his staff
have forwarded to Governor F. w. Rol-
Inns, of New Hampshire. a handsome
loving cup.
The cup bears the motto Mon Armis
Ised amore victi." CNot arms but love
|conQuerS.)
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Vessels Posted as Missing

London, October 10.-The German
ship Louise, Captain Horstmann, from
Port Tampa, November 9th last for
Yokohama, has been posted at Lloyds
as missing. The British bark NTH,
Captain Hartnell, from Port Tampa
February 10th last for Sydney, has
been posted at Lloyds as overdue.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Date of Opening the Bids Proposed

Washington, October 1.-THE board
OF naval bureau chiefs decided today
by a vote of four to one to postpone
the date of opening the bids for new
battleships, set for November 18th, I'M
TIL December 18th when the bids for the
cruisers also will be opened. The post
ponement was desired by some of the
large ~shipbuilders in order to give
them time to prepare individual plans
which hav been invited.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
Another Railroad for Florida

Pensacola, Fla, October lit was
learned here today that the Russell A.
Alger syndicate will build a railroad
from FoShee, Ala, to Pensacola. run
ming through the timber land recently
acquired by that company. \ large
mill will be erected at Foshee, and a
branch factory of the American Car
Company at Molino, Fla.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16

WE WILL BEGIN OUR FALL
BUSINESS IN GOOD EARNEST,
making it hot for competition. I want
you to come and see US and take a look
over our new place and ride OF our
new elevator. WE WILL PROMISE
TO PLEASE YOU, DO ALL IN OUR
POWER TO SAVE YOU MONEY,
AND SELL YOU THE BEST VALUES
IN THE CITY.
MISS ALMA BROWN has returned
home from her northern trip, where
she has been for the past two months
learning all the fall styles and select
ing pretty things in the MILLINERY
LINE for the ladies. She would be
glad to have all of her friends to see
her for their FALL HEADWEAR.
We would like to offer our services
to all merchants in wholesale line for
TRIMMED HATS at $500, $1,000, $500
and $500 per dozen. We will fill your
orders and GUARANTEE THE HATS
TO PLEASE YOU, or will let you re-
turn them and at our expense. If you
think Of handling the line, YOU HAVE
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16

Cecil Rhodes will re~enter politics and
will preside over the deliberations of
the congress of the South African
league to be held at Cape Town.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16

ting the three floors.
NOTHING TO LOSE. and : would be
pleased to have a trial order.
We have about so ROLLS OF MAT
TING to close out from 10c to 1Sc per
yard.
THIRTY ROLLS OF CARPET AT
COST, as We want to close out our
whole stock of Carpet. Good BRUS-
Sells CARPET at 37hc. we sold at soc.
We nave WINDOW SHADES with
spring rollers and fixtures complete at
10c. OPAQUE LINEN SHADES at
Csc.
GOOD UMBRELLAS at SO. As. zoe
and $I.00.
WRITING PAPER at IOc per pound
of " sheets.
LADIES' NICE WOOL CAPES at
49c.
We have everything in the DRY
GOODS LINE to sell, and sell cheap.
We want your business If fair dealing.
low prices and goods will keep
it; and yet more-I will promise TO do
my best.
Come to see US and give us a look
owe our handsome new store, Just
north Of the postoffice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
LOOk-Ou

w ire on the lookout OF YOUR wants Mr.. GAYLORD has gone to
the Northern Markets to Law in a supply of the Newest Styles in every.
thing and to replenish some lines w < IT low OH
We have gotten III stock all straight and in place now and are
ready L wait on O
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-10-16
With BARGAINS in ANYTHING You Nav Need

Everything is Commemorative rranged-Plentyo of room and Plent,
light Nice Electric Elevator connecting the three floors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
AUTOMATIC
Device For Lowering caskets viii
be Used Here.

A patent device for lowering caskets
into graves has been purchased by
Undcrtakers George Billow and ]. f..
Wall of this city and j. Brown OF Guy.
nhogn Falls.
The machine is simple arrange
ment, works automatically and its
speed eau be regulated to suit the SER
Vice at the grave.
The device was but recently In.
vented by man well known in this
city. For number OF years the In
yentor has sold supplies to the local
undertakers. His name IN Joseph
Bomgnrdner and he lives at Bcroa, O.,
The machine has been upon the mar
ket but for short time AMI Mr.. BON.
gardner las refused $4,000 for his
patent.
The Glendale Cemetery association
contemplate purchasing several Of the
machines.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
}Real Estate Transfers;

FURNISHED by the Abstract Title
Guarantee and Trust Co., 226 South
Main Street,
]. Bert Jackson to Millard White,
Barberton, "a feet, Second st. $1,000
Elma q. Jennings to William
Clapper, Barberton, "a feet,
Second St.. ...,.... ,sl5oO
Alfred Wolcott to the Akron,
Bedford & Cleveland II. II.
Co.. 136-1000 acres. Boston. $50
Jennie Roseburg to A., b. & 9.
railroad company, 1S5-1000
acres, Northfeld. ........ ,,..S200
II, G. Grant to Henry A. Ever
it, 1.50 acres, Portage. ....., $500
John l.. Housely to the a., b. (S
g. r, II. Co., o.931 acres,
Stow ,........ $3.50
John l.. Thompson to the
Northern Ohio Traction Co.,
strip 20 feet wide, Stow. .,... $500
Bella b, Clark ct al. to Fldclia
A. Bissell 66 rods, Twins
burg Center, $50. ........... $3.50
George A, Schwingle to Eliza,
beth Schwingle, 10 feet, Al
lyn st. ....,..,... ......... $3.50
Andrew +. Doyle to William Il.
Miller, 81 feet, Division st. :. .$6i0
simon C. smith ct al. to the B,
f. Goodrich Co., 1S0 feet,
Faior ST. t...,,...,.,...,..., $4,000
Fanny A. Kohler to b, A. Gable,
so feet, Yale st. ...........,...$2 $3.50
Fanny A, Kohler to l.. II. Hor-
ner, 100 feet Thornton st., and
$50 feet Thornton st. ...... $4,000
Charles Kramer to Anna Rein
ert, 10 feet Bell st. $500
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
MEETING
or the kindergarten Mothers at
Crosby.

The Kindergarten Mothers of the
Crosby school had pleasant and prof
table meeting Thursday afternoon.
Considering the inclement weather, the
meeting was well attended. Superin-
tcndent Thomas was present, and ad'
dressed the mothers In an interesting
way. He said he was In hearty SYM
pathy with the kindergarten work
which Is being done in the schools and
among other things, said he hoped the
day was not far distant when each
child would be given one year of pure
kindergarten work.
Mrs. Harris read paper in which
she snid that Froebels first thought for
the kindergarten was that play, as the
first activity of the child, must be splr-
ituallzed, and Systematically treated,
as this was the most important time
for human development. She referred
to many kindergarten games which nrc
introduced In order to carry out this
idea.
The next meeting will be held in
three weeks, at which time an interest.
ing program will be given.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
At The Grand.

In "l'he Irish Alderman which Is TO
he presented at tho Grand Monday
night we have n now farco comedy
candidate for popular favor which
promises not only welcome relief from
the long atflictiou Of vulgar, uncouth,
unnatural Irish characterization COM
mon to the stage but bright, busy,
ingenious and possible plot, full of
laughable situations, ludlcrous climax
es, mirthful contre.temps, and smart
and snappy dialogue, The quality Of
the cast is most attractively suggestive
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Anna bigger left Thursday for
Navarro, o., for II three weeks visit
with relatives.
Mr.. Lee J. Isch, of West Crosier ST.,
was the guest of Canal Fulton friends
this week.
Miss Irene b. Sterling. of n. Maple
ST., hes returned from q visit with
Cannal Fulton friends.
B. II. McCague, of Omaha, Neb,
has concluded visit in this city. He
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
G.. Kurtz and Miss Pauline Rea.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry G. Kurtz enter
tanned at their home, 500 r. Buchtel
ave. Tho evening was spent In euchre
playing. Prizes were awarded to Mr..
and Mrs, james Weld and Mr., and
Mrs. c. A. Marvin. A dainty lunch
was served by the hostess.
The Sunday school class of Mr..
Thomas Boyd was entertained Tues
day evening at the home OF Mrs. Mad,
lsop Waltz, corner Home and Madi-
son ats. \ lpe supper was served,
One of the features was flsh pond.
| Miss Madaline Finn, granddaughter
Of a. Polsky, is Ill with typhoid ma
laria, at Mr.. Polsky's home, on Ash st
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-03-02
BARBB[RI(|N.

Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence.)
Barberton, March "a petition Is in
circulation, the object of which is to
make Barberton village Of the second
class, fourth grade.
AT present when public improve
mcnts are needed, the council cannot
lawfully pass the necessary legislation,
If the costs exceed $500, unless it is
submitted to q vote Of the people,
which entails n big expense. In a
word, the village has no grade.
A Democrat reporter interviewed Il.
A. Huene. who drew up the petition.
lie said AT present we are nothing,
you might say. We have no standing
In law as to grade. Any Of the laws
which make special reference In their
application to villages by grade, such
as of the first class or second class,
can not be applied to us. If at the next
federal census Barberton shall have
5000 population, of which there is no
doubt, 1t becomes city Of the second
class, fourth grade, after the proper
steps have been taken. A resolution
for the advancement must pass the
council and be sanctioned by the peo-
pie. The petition. which must contain
100 signatures, will be presented to the
council next Monday night. Should the
council take favorable action on the
petition, the question will be ratified at
the spring election.
The tribulations and vicissitudes Of
running a newspaper will never be for
gotten by Frank Gully, the founder of
the Barberton News.
Shortly after Mr.. Barber's town was
plated and few factories put in
operation, Mr.. Gully, then 30 years old
came here from Dalton, and
started the News. He was con-
genial fellow, always in good humor
and made many friends. The paper
was under his management for two
years. During that time it was issued
whenever the news and money would
warrant It. At ono time he was missed
for three weeks and it was thought
that he had been the victim of foul
play. AT that time he WAS living wher-
ever he hung his hat. A search was
instituted, which resulted In Mr.. w.
A. Johnston finding him cuddled upin
macintosh lying on the second
floor Of the Land Company's office on
Second St. Mr.. Johnston wrapped up
suit of clothes, shirt, cuffs, collars
shoes and hat, not forgetting either
to enclose Il fiyo dollar note in IL pocket
Of the trousers, and took the bundle to
his door. The next day Editor Gully
i-dde his appearance, dressed in the
height Of fashion. He reclted clever
story about being suddenly called to
Chicago on important business. He Is
now practicing law in Dalton, his old
home. He has been sadly missed since
his departure.
The Nichter Bros, Andrew and Ed,
of Barberton, wel, home over Sun
day, says the Fulton Signal. They re.
port the "Magic City" still on the boom
and that some former Lawrence town
ship residents are striking 1t rich in the
way OF investments. M i,,te