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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
COMPULSORY EDUCATION
\ Number Of Leading Citizens ofthe
state Endorse IL

The Greensboro Telegram. with q
view to stimulate thought and action
along the line OF carrying out the
promise of the democratic party to
furnish an opportunity TO every child
in North Carolina to obtain an educa-
ton. has interviewed a number OF lead
ing men of the state in different pro-
fssions on the question
Us the time now ripe for a mild COM
pulsory educational law in North Caro-
lima. or for ven a step in that direc-
Ion?"
The nswer are varied. but almost
unanimously In favor OF some plan for
compulsory attendance. The presi-
dents OF all the colleges OF the st9te.
leading lawyers, manufacturers. feNh-'
ers and business men give their opN1
ions. all OF which make very Interest,"
ing reading matter on this burnidg
question. The first letters were pub
lished by The Telegram September LIST.
and will be continued in its Saturday
edition for a week or two. When AZ
have been published, a synopsis OF be
views will be made and printed in brief
pamphlet form for distribution. Every
one desiring a copy OF this can obtain
same as soon as issued by merely max
ing a request for same to Mr.. r F.
Beasley. The Telegram, Greensboro, y.
c. This is the most important contri-
button that has for some time occurred
on the subject of education In North
Carolina. Get a copy and read both
q
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
jefferson on the Amendment.

The founder of the democratic party
If he We're living today would be for
the suffrage amendment recently adop-
ted in this state.
In a letter to Chevalier de Onis in
1914 writing of the new constitution
which Spain had adopted he said:
There is one provision which will i'm
mortaliZe its inventors. 1t is that
which, after a certain epoch, disfran-
chiSes every citizen who cannot read
and write. This is new, and is the
fruitful germ of the improvement of
everything good, and the correction
Of everything imperfect in the pres
emit constitution"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Meeting of National Council of Order
of United American Mechanics

Richmond, Va, September 1.-THE
sessions of the national council Order
lof United American Mechanics, were
Opened here at 9 O'Clock this morn
ling.
The election Of officers was made
the first order of business, and resulted
las follows:
National councillor, Elmer E. Hill, of
Milford, N. H.
National vice councillor, George H.
Poulson, Trenton, N. j.
National secretary, John n.
philadelphia, Pa.
Nations treasurer, Joseph II. Shinn,
lCamden, N. J.
National marshal, Robert NJ. John
SON, Pittsburg, Pa
National protector, c. c. Miller, Mas
Isilon, Ohio.
Doorkeeper. G. K. Birdseye, Bridge
port, Conn.
Atlantic City was selected as place
lof meeting for 1901, Hartford, Conn,
having also been placed in nomina-
ltion-
The recommendation of the national
councillor providing for placing the
funeral benefit department manage
ment in the hands of a board of di-
.lrectorS to be elected by representa-
lives Of subordinate councils compos-
ling it, instead Of the board of officers
Iof b national council, was lost.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
A VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN
by era wford In the Ninth
District-Dfes w lille Picking Cotton
Few Farmers Sons Studying Agrf
.eulture-Free Rural Mail Delivery
Raleigh, y. c., September IL
Messenger Bureau.


Raleigh, n. c., September IL
Judge Purneli today, referring to his
decision that the Craig "domestication"
law is null and void, remarked today
that the decision was exactly what
every one had been expecting as soon
as the matter got before the federal
courts.
Representative Murphy, Of Sails
bury, was mere today on his return
from the Sapphire country" up in the
Ninth congressional district, and orings
the news hat Crawford, the demo-
cratic nominee there, is literally
knocking Jim Moody, the republican
candidate, out of the box
This morning in a cotton field in
Raleigh suburbs a white woman nam
led Perry fell dead. She was seen TO
Bstraighten herself and throw up her
hands and then fall. without a word.
The republican nominee for congress
lin this district declares he will stick;
so does }. j. Jenkins. The populist
nominee, but the democratic opinion IS
THAT they will fuse or max any KIND
of a deal or arrangement. II is the
purpose TO poll the full negro vote TO
the district, if possible, and 20 try 10
InOlu the pOpuAlSl vote Inc pOpuIlSlS
have now put little strength in the
district, save in Chatham county.
Governor Russell has as yet taken
no action in the case Of Tom Smith
convicted of murder in Johnston coun-
lty. This is the notable case in which
the supreme court, while affirming the
court below, recommended mercy. II
is the general belief that there will be
Communication to life Imprisonment.
Professor Massey, of the chair OF
agriculture at the Agricultural and
Mechanical college here. says he de-
lploreS the fact hat there are very few
students in his department. Most OF
THE students are farmers sons, but
their fathers send them to college to
learn trades and not agriculture; in
Iother words, want them to he some
thing else than farmers.
The secretary OF state is now looking
into the matter of the Tennessee and
IeuantS, in which James Glasgow Inc
the Armstrong; (of Hillsboro, n. c..
and Knoxville) perfected such frauds
They pretended hat the original grants
were lost Inc that the ones they issu-
ed were duplicates. The Tennessee
Goal and Iron Company holds lands
the title of which, owing to these
frauds, is in question.
There are three rural delivery posta,
Iroutes out of this city. One of the
carriers say that his route is 80 miles
His daily delivery is of 100 letters and
papers; collections about a dozen let
tiers. Farmers write but little, in pro
portion to the letters they receive
The service is greatly appreciated as
fast as it is understood.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Port Royal Dry Dock Board

Washington, September 12.-The
board selected by the secretary of the
navy under the provisions OF the cur
rent naval appropriation act, to exam
inc the expediency of changing the ma
val station at Port Royal to some
point ear Charleston. S. c., is in ses-
sion here, but no decision has been
reached. Admiral Rogers, who is pres
ident of the board. says that the
board needs some further information
which must be obtained before the de-
cision a be made. 1t IL believed that
the data which the board Is awaiting
relates to the price Of certain sites at
Charleston.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
A Steamship Runs Aground.

Norfolk. Va. September 1.-THE
British Steamship Moonstone. Captain
Williams. from Sabine Pass, Texas.
cargo, stranded about IL o'clock last
night abreast of Cape Henry life saw
ing station and remained in rather a
dangerous position until Q O'Clock this
morning. when she was fioated by Mer-
rift & Chapman Derrick and Wreck
ing Company's steamer Coley. The
vessel. apparently u%nintured. passed
in the capes shortly afterward for
Lambert's Point TO load bunker coal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Foreign Army ach Leave Trans

Foreign Army Attaches Leave Trans
vaal.
Washington, September 1.-THE fol-
lowing dispatch has been received by
the war department from the United
States army officer who accompanied
the Beers in their campaigns as mill
tary observers:
Lorenzo MARQUES. - -
Events have required the departure
OF the attaches from the Transvaal.
Request instructions.
"REICHMANN."
This message is INTERPRETED at the
department to mean the complete col
lapse Of the Doe resistance to Eng
land. Captain Reichmann mas been
cabled permission to start for the
United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Reflections Ofa Bachelor,

A woman never forgives a man for
his kindness in bringing her husband
home drunk.
Probably the love of the angels for
man is as tender and sweet as the love
of an old maid for. the minister.
A Woman's way of getting even with
her husband for showing her that she
was wrong is not by admitting it.
A man can't please all women part
of the time or one woman all of the
time, but he can always smile at all
of tleir babies.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
City Populations.

Washington, September 1.-THE pop
ulation Of the city Of Jacksonville.
Fla in 1900, as officially announced
today, Is 28,429. In 1880 it was IL. 201.
These figures show for the ciyt, as a
Whole. an increase in population OF H.
rs or 65-2 per cent, from 1890 to 1900.
The population IN 1850 was 1850, show
ing an increase OF 1851 or 124.S per
e from 1880 to 1880.
The population Of Lexington, KY, Is
$500, as against q, 5s7 in 1890, an in
crease Of 4,s02 or 22.z7 per cent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Pigs Carried Lifeline

The Australian coasting steamer
Kameruka, while going from Edenton
to Sydney, travelling at full speed,
struck on a reef at Moruva Head.
There being no rockets on the ship the
captain tied a life line to some pigs
which formed part of the cargo, and
had the animals put overheard. The
pigs swan to the shore, taking the
lines with them, and by establishing
communication every soul on board
was reScued.-Boston Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made Is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated
biobule OF health. that changes weak
ness into strength. listlessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up the
health. Only 25c per box. Sold by r.
r Belamy. Druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Cotton Lands Damaged by Texas Storm

New York, September 13.-News tel
ling of the state of the cotton district
in Texas continues to be received by
brokers in this city. From all batter
accounts the damage viii exceed all
original estimates. The storm devas-
tated the very richest part OF the coun-
try, not only running the growing cot
ton, but damaging the earth so that
it may take years before another crop
can be grown on the same land.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
An Umbrella Story.

Two men alighted from a train at q
railroad station They knew one anoth-
81, but were not together. Il was rain
ing. One carried an umbrella, the other
did not. The umbrellaless one, seeking
shelter, edged up to his friend and
touched him on his boulder. What was
his establishment. az the umbrella car
rier with detection wsst large on his
face. turned and said. as he handed,
the umbrella oyer. Here il is. =
didn't know It was yours"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Goldsboro. N. c., September Is.

(COrreSpOndence Of The M~eSSenger.)
G~oldsboro, N. c., September Is.
His tmany friends will be glad to
know that it is thought an operation
will % be necessary, but T pained TO
learn that Gavin Dortch, the eldest
son of Colonel /. F. Dortch, is confined
to h hospital at Lehigh college, Beth
lehem. Penn, with chronic appendi-
citiS.
The Atlantic and North Carolina.
wreck two miles west Of Kinston yes
terday has been cleared and trains are
runnir~ on time. The wreck was to
the special freight and passenger that
left here at $50 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing, and was due TO a broken journal
under a box car heavily loaded with
brick. Four cars We're thrown from
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

IA woman Is Jealous OF her husband
it usually keeps her so busy that she
hasn't much time for anything else.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
Advertised Letters.

AMERIoUs, Ga, Nov. 81, 1900. Be-
low is a complete list of unclaimed
mail matter now remaining on hand IN
Americus, Ga, postoffice, and unless
called for within next IA days will be
sent to dead letter Office, Washington:
B-Brown, Miss Lou Jane.
C-Crolly, John; Clay, Mr.. Mute;
Clegg, Mr.. G. T.; Cunningham, Mrs.
Fannie.
D-Daniel, Miss Easter.
E. som, Mr.. Geo. 81.
F-FolIar, Miss Susan.
H-Hudson, Mrs, Louisa; Higgins,
Isaac.
johnson, Mr. W. L.; Johnson,
Miss Lille; johnson, Miss Lily; JEFF.
ferson.
L-Long, Mr.. J. r.
-MitchaeI, Mr.. Sam; MerIty, Mr..
James; Martin, Henry.
P-Phrasier, Mrs. Matte; Patton,
Mrs. E. T.
R-Redingges, Mr.. Andy; Rollins
John.
S-Sevier, Mr.. William; Samas,
Miss Lare.
T-Thompson, Miss Annie.
W-Warner, Mr.. A. W; Williams,
Miss Mamie; Wilkins, Mr.. J. w.
S. A. SMITH, P. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
"A MIRROR OF EVENTS
IN CITY AND SUI URB.
Tales of the Town Told in a Few
Lines.
NEWS ITEMS ARE BOILED DOWN
For Convenience That Those Who
Run May Read. Some Bits of New
That Transpired Here Yesterday
TruthfullY Told.
Huylers-fresh shipment INST in.
Hudson's Drug Store.

Huylers-fresh shipment INST in.
Hudson's Drug Store.
The toothsome 'possum continues to
come to town in numbers, and anyone
with spare half dollar can get superb
dinner.
Now that the last exciting election { (
the year is over with, let mericus pull
herself together and prepare to build a
few factories.
Guano and mules will soon be in ac-
tive demand. Local dealers are stock
ing up, aed the trade will be lively a
month hence.
The fellows who got beat yesterday
may be the luckiest ones after all. A
public servant gets very little thanks
for his efforts.
City Clerk Davis was one candidate
who did'Ht get nervous Yesterday. He
didn't ask for vote, and got practi
cally all of them.
Several additional house hunters
showed up yesterday, looking for
homes in Americas, but, like others,
failed to find any.
The ladies are going to serve mag
nificent dinner at the bazaar today. Go
up and feast upon possum, barbecue
and Ofhor doIioooiao
The program to be presented at the
bazaar tonight will be one of the best
of the week. Go see it, and treat your
self to good supper.
AS the price of cotton advances the
smile of the farmer broadens percepti-
bly,. 1t stretched ten points yesterday
and is getting broader.
Hot weather hangs on and the sweat
full citizen sweareth largely. July
weather in November is something un-
usual even in Georgia.
A number of women in town have
formed Suffer in Silence club and at
recent meeting their complaints were
heard two blocks away.
A rare treat is promised our theatre
goers in the presentation of Hoyt's
ga Milk White Flag" at Glover's opera
house Wednesday night.
The chief news of interest is that the
allies want $500, 600, OOOindemnity from
China and the Prince of Wales wears
trousers without crease,
1.-The William Sells United Shows"
is circus lowering over this section,
and the hope is expressed that the
tented arena will pitch here.
A thrifty farmer told the Times-Re-
corder yesterday of yield of five hum
dred bushels OF sweet potatoes on one
acre. How's that for good farming?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
A Village Blacksmith Saved His Lit
tie Sons Life.

Mr.. H. II. Black, the we'll known
village blacksmith at Grahams-
Vile, Sullivan Co., N. Y, says:
"Our little SON, five years old,
has.always been subject tn Group, and
SO bad have the attacks been that we
have feared many times that he would
die. We have had the doctor and used
many medicines, but Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is now our sole reliance.
It seems to dissolve the tough mucus
and by giving frequent doses when the
croupy symptoms appear we have found
that the dreaded Group is cured before
it gets settled" There is no danger in
giving this remedy for it contains no
opium or other injurious drug and may
be given as confidently to babe as to
an adult. For sale by J. R. Hudson
aud Dodson's Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
CAUGHT WITH KODAK
ABOUT The DEPICTS.
People Who Came and Went Away
Yesterday.
A SNAPSHOT AT THE COACHES.
Some are Your Friends and Some are
Not.-Who Come and Go in a Day
Is Your Name Written There With
the Others?

Children's shoes-the kind that
stand all sorts of thunderation,
SCHUMPERT SHOE Co.
Jack Cameron came up from Dawson
yesterday to cast his ballot and see the
freboys here.
J. @. Duggan registered from Atlanta
yesterday among the arrivals at the
Allen House.
Mr.. 7, E. Gurr, of Dawson, was
visitor here yesterday, coming up on a
short business trip.
Col. W. A, Dodson returned yester-
day from Atlanta, where he has been
for several days on business.
Mr.. w. D. Murray came over from
Ellaville yesterday to look after i'm
portant matters of business here
Mrs. Eshton Buchanan and Miss
Maggie Buchanan left yesterday for
Sumter City to spend few days.
Mrs. Belle Brown, formerly of this
city but now residing in New York, is
here upon a visit to Mrs. D. T. Wilson.
Mr.. w. G. Carson, a we'll known
citizen of Columbus, was in Americus
yesterday and stopped at The Windsor.
Capt. P. @. Clegg came over from
Cordele yesterday to vote in the city
primary and spend a day with his
family
Mrs, J. G. McPhaul, of Sylvester,
came yesterday upon visit TO her
mother, Mrs. M. j. Adams, on Lamar
street.
Miss Mamie Philpot leaves today
for New York city, where she will
spend some time very delightfully."- with
| friends.
Hon. o. B. Stevens passed through
Americas yesterday afternoon en- route
from Albany to Atlanta, having taken
in the Hay Carnival.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
ECZEMA, ITCHING HUM0RS, PINS
PIES CURED BY B. B. B.
Bottle Free to sufferers.

Does your Skin Itch and Burn? Dis
tressing Eruptions on the Skin 80 you
are ashamed to be in company? Do
scabs and Scales form on the Skin, Hair
or Scalp? Have you Eczema? Skin Sore
and Cracked? Rash form on the Skin?
Prickling Pain in the Skim Boils?
Pimples? Bone Pains? Swollen joints?
Falling Hair? All Run Down? Skin
Pale? Old Sores? Eating Sores? UI-
GERS? All these are not symptoms of
Eczema and Impurities and POIsons In
the blood. To cure to stay cured take
B. B. B. botanic Blood Balm) which
makes the blood pure and rich. B. e.
B. cause the sores to heal, itching
of eczema to stop forever, the skin to
become clear and the breath sweet. B.
B. B. is just the remedy you have been
looking for. Thoroughly tested for 30
years, Our readers are advised to. try
B. B. B. For sale by druggists at ST.
per large bottle; six large bottles (fuli
treatment SIS. Complete directions with
each bottle. So sufferers may test it,
trial bottle given away. Write for it.
Address BLOOD BALM co, Atlanta,
Ga. Describe your trouble and Free
personal medical vice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
KRUGER LANDS AMID
CHEERS OF THOUSANDS
Former President of Trans
vaal at Marseilles.
HE MAKES A BRIEF SPEECH

Says the War Is the Most Barbarious
He Ever Saw-If the. Republics Lose
Their Independence 1t VIII Be Be-
cause People Are Exterminated.
MARsEILLEs, Nov. 22.-Paul Kruger,
former president of the South African
republic. landed here this morning at
1915 o'clock. Mr.. Kruger cannot but
be elated at the warmth of his reception
by the people of Marseilles today. He
may be said to be borne in on an IRE
sistible wave Of welcoming enthusiasm
from the landing stage to his hotel.
The broad streets presented perfect
sea of human beings, all gathered there
prompted by the unanimous desire to
welcome the aged Boer statesman.
From the moment the white 12-oared
barge left the side of the Gelderland
with Mr.. Kruger sitting in her stern,
surrounded by the Boer representatives,
including DIR. Leyds and Messrs. Fischer
and Vessels, storm of cheering broke
and never ceased until Mr.. Kruger en-
tered his hotel.
EN6u Lu6u u WASH COnCOuIb0 VI pCOp16
remained in front of the building until
Mr. Kruger appeared on the balcony,
where he had to remain for some time,
uncovered, acknowledging the cclama-
tions of his thousands of admirers who
continued cheering until they were
hUarse with shouting. Replying to the
addresses of welcome of the presidents
of the Paris and Marseilles committees,
Mr. Kruger spoke i'll Dutch and in
very low voice, accompanying his words
with energetic movements of his hat,
which he held in his right hand. After
thanking the committees for the warmth
of the reception accorded him and ex-
pressing gratitude for the sympathy he
had received from the French govern
ment he spoke of the war as terrible
and barbarously conducted by the Brit
ish. He said:
II fought with savages, but the pres
ent war is even worse. We will never
surrender. We are determined to fight
to the last extremity, and IL the repub-
lies of the Transvaal and Orange Free
State lose their independence it will be
because they have lost every man, wo-
man and child"
This declaration which Mr.. Kruger
made dispelled at once any impression
that he intends to accept a compromise
from the British government. His an
nouncement was greeted with a roar of
cheers and cries of give Krugerp
'Vive les Boers!'' 'Vive La hbertel''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
According to the merchants creed
the best book is profitable ledger.

To remove troublesome corn or bun
ion: First soak the corn or bunion in
warm water to soften it, then pare it
down as closely as possible without
drawinod and apply Chamberlain's
Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing vigor-
uusly for five minutes at each applica-
ton. A corn plaster should be worn
for few days, to protect it from the
shoe. AS a general liniment for
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheuma-
tism, Pain Balm is unequalled. For
sale by J. r. Hudson and Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. E. Lilly, prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder
In telling of it he says: al was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneu-
monia. My lungs beanie hardened. l
was 30 weak / couldn't even sit up in
bed. Nothing helped me. I expected
to soon die of Consumption, when /
heard of DR.. Kings New Discovery.
One bottle gave me great relief. l con-
tinued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. I can't say too much IN ito
praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the
world for ell Throat and Lung Trouble.
REGULAR sizes so cents and 81 co. Trial
bottle free at K. J. Eldridge's Drug
Store; every bottle guaranteed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
Blood will telI-therefore 1t Is I'm
wise to confide a secret to relatives.

Avoid all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the mem
brane. Ely's Cream Balm is such a
remedy and cures catarrh easily
and pleasantly. Cold in the head van
ishes quickly. Price so cents at drug
gists or by mail,
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improved w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, III.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing a cough or cold to develop in
to pneumonia or consumption. One
Minute Cough cure will cure THROAT and
lung troubles quicker than any other
preparation known. Many doctors use
1t as a specific for grippe. 1t is an in
fallible remedy for Group. Children
like it and mothers indorse it. w. A.
Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-11-23
Kruger's Visit to Paris.

PARIS, Nov 22.-The progam of the
welcome to be extended to President
Kruger is held in allegiance for the scru-
tiny of the president. Extraordinary
police precautions have been taken about
the Hotel Scribe, in the vicinity of
which are many English stores, which,
it is feared, the crowd in it's enthusiasm
might injure. The whole Of the second
floor of the Hotel Scribe has been re-
tanned for the use of Mr.. Kruger and
his suit. It is expected that the munich
pal council will offer the former Boer
president q reception.