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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
REDUCED RAILWAY RATES
To the Democratic state Convention.
Cook Inclined to Decline the Judge
ship.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Raleigh, N. c., March 29.-The exec
utive committee Of the state fair to-
day decided t offer 50, 500 for races,
$500 more than heretofore.
Today part of the track Of the first
railway in the state was found. in
making an excavation for the Vance
statue base a piece of the rail was
placed in the museum.
Miss Maggie Cade, daughter of Rev.
Baylus Cade. Governor Russelrs pri-
vate secretary. died at home here to-
day.
State Chairman m informs me
that the railroads will give reduced
rates from all points coming to and
returning from the democratic state
convention here April 18th. These
tickets will be on sale April 9th, 10th
and 18th, and will be good through
April 14th. Democratic papers are re-
quested to copy this item.
A prominent republican admits he
a discover no sign of activity among
his party in eastern North Carolina,
and thinks it practically dead there.
Charles A o went home today.
He says he does not know whether he
will accept the Observation-Disclosures he
will not. A republican lawyer says the
legislature will have the power to elect
a judge in June; hat it raises a new
point, but that he can see no eaSon
why ii cannot then elect.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
THE STANDARD COTTON BALE.
Officially Adopted by the Savannah
Cotton Exchange.

Savannah, Ga, March 2s.-The Sa-
vannah cotton exchange is sending out
a circular letter respecting cotton bail
ing, giving a new rule with respect to
bales which is to go into effect with
the beginning of the next cotton year.
The circular says "a OF and after
September 1st. 1906. "alI sales Of cotton
in square bales shall be based on pack
ages Of standard size (twenty-four by
ffty-four inches) and when bales OF
other dimensions are rendered for de-
livery an allowance of % cents per bale
shall be made to the buyer by h sell
er on such cotton"
Copies of the above rule are being
sent to the various exchanges of the
United States, requesting their coop
Grafton and to farmers, ginners, mer-
chants, newspapers and others inter
ested in the general adoption of a uni
form size cotton bale. The Galveston
cotton exchange has practically adopt
ed the rule.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
DEATH OF MR.. b. f. BOYKIN.
was Found Dead In Bed Yesterday
MorninG-Funeral to be Held at IL
a. m. Today.

Mr.. b. F. Boykin was found dead in
bed yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, Oh Princess street. He was a
well known man and highly respected
citizen ard his sudden death was a Sc
we're shock to his family and friends.
He had been unwell for several days
and retired Wednesday night with a
severe headache. About 10 o'clock yes
terday morning. Hon. j. d. Bellamy
called 10 see him on business and one
of the children was sent up to tell him.
She returned and said she could not
wax him and a servant who was then
sent, told Mrs. Boykin that she could
not arouse Mr.. Boykin- Mrs. Boykin
went up to him and found him cold in
death. DR.. Russell was called and
after examination said that death was
caused from a~ppCplexy and that he
had been dead several hours.
Mr.. Boykin was about 81 years of
age n leaves a wife and five small
children, who hav the sympathy of
the entire community in their sad be-
reavement.
The deceased served in the confed-
crate army under the command of
General FitZhugh Lee. He moved to
Wilmington from his native town,
Clinton, about s years age. His wife
vas Miss Julia Augusta Bowden, of
this place.
Mr.. j. r. Boykin, of Wilson,, brother
of the deceased, arrived last night. The
funeral will be conducted from the
residence at IL o'clock this Friday)
morning. The interment will be in
Oakdale cemetery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. ]. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
Of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonder
full deliverance from a frightful death.
In telling of it he says: Il was taken
with Typhoid Fever, that ran into
Pneumonia. My lungs became hard
ened. 1 vas SO weak I couldn't even
sit UP in bed. Nothing helped me. I
expected to soon die Of consumption,
when 1 heard of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. One bottle gave great relief.
1 continued to use it, and nov am we'll
and strong, 1 can't say too much in its
praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung Trouble
Regular sizes so cents and $1.00. Trial
bottle free at r. R.. Bellamy's Drug
Store; every bottle guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03

legged solid silver service which Mr..
briggs said yesterday cost 5000. was
plated ware and cost all told but 81. zoo
The amendment was lost.
This completed the bill and the COM
mittee then went back &c several
points temporarily passed over during
the reading OF the measure.
An amendment was adopted chang
ing the eligibility for admission to SOL
diers homes so as to admit all volun-
teer n regular soldiers incapacitated
since the outbreak OF the Spanish war.
An amendment was adopted 60 give
to Officers and men OF h volunteer
army who did not receive extra pay
when mustered out one months pay IL
they served within the United states
and two months pay il they sc. we'd
beyond the limits of the United States.
Without further amendment the bill
was passed.
The resolution unanimously reported
from committee on elections No. . in
the contested election case of White Va.
Boreing from the Eleventh Kentucky
confirming Mr.. Boreing's title
to- his seat, was adopted without divi-
sion Both the contestant and the
contestee are republicans.
AT AS o'clock p. m. the house ad-
journed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
NO FoRCIBLE INTERFERENCE.
BY the President in Kentucky Affairs
Republican Officials Recognized.

Washington, March 2S.-The presi-
dent has informed Kentucky republic
cans tina while he cannot interfere In
Kentucky affairs to the extent of dis
arming the militia of either faction,
he is willing, so far as he can legitl-
mately do so, to recognize the republi-
can officials of that state as the de
facto officials. He told them in the
same connection hat he would give
directions thai mail addressed to an
official by title only, as to THE Gov
ernor'' or 1.-THE Secretary of State
should be delivered to the republicans
holding those Offices and not to the
democrats.
The postmaster general mas SEM the
following telegram to postmaster
Holmes. at Frankfort:
Replying to your telegram, man ao-
dressed to official persons by name is
to be delivered to the persons named.
Mail addressed to state officers WITH
out designation by names is TO De ue-
liyered to the actual incumbents OF une
office. The mere fact h a a contest
board has given certificates TO con-
testants will not Justify delivery oL
mail of latter class to them until lney
are lawfully indicted into office. rms
reply is based upon your statement
that contestees still hold the once.
CHARLES EMORY SMITH;
Postmaster General.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
THE TINE
For Spaniards in Philippines to Choose
Their Nationality.

Washington, March 29.-Secretary
Hay and the Duke D'Arcos, the Span
ish minister, today signed a protocol
extending for six months the period
of time allowed Spanish residents in
the Philippine islands to elect whether
they shall remain Spanish subjects or
surrender their allegiance and adopt
the nationality of the territory in
which they reside. The article In the
Paris treaty bearing on this subject
allows the Spanish residents one year
from the date of the exchange OF rati-
hcations Of this treaty. within which
to make their choice. That period ex-
pires on the 18th OF next month.
The extension arranged for does not
apply to Cuba or Porto Rico. It is con-
fined in operation to the Philippines, for
the reason that conditions in the archi-
pelago have been SO unsettled as to
warrant the Spanish residents I'm hes
itating to make an election in this i'm
portant matter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
WOMEN IN TROUBLE.
The Approach Of Motherhood il tbs
Occasion Of Much Anxiefv To All

Every woman breads the ordeal
through which she must pass in becom-
ing q mother. The pain and suffering
which is in store for her is q our OF
constant anxiety, fear and dread, to
say nothing of the danger which the
coming incident entails. The joyous
anticipations with which she looks for
ward to baby's coming gives way to an
indescribabie dread of the ordeal when
she fully realizes the critical and trying
event which will oon approach and
have to be endured.
Women should hail with delight o
remedy which insures to them i'm.
munity from the pain, suffering and
danger incidental to collaborating.
Such a remedy is now offered, and
women need not fear longer the hour Of
childbirth. Mothers Friend"-is e
scientific liniment-and if used before
confinement, gently and surely prepares
the body for the great requirements
and changes it is undergoing. insUres
safety to both mother and child, and
takes her through the event with com.
paratSye ease and comfort. This won.
derfu1 remedy is praised by every
woman who has used it.
What woman is not interested in
Mothers Friend?" This wonderful
remedy has been tested and it, price.
less value proven by the experience OF
thousands of happy mothers who
have used it during the most critical
period Of woman's life-the approach
and elimination of motherhood.
It has won their everlasting praise,
for it gave them help and hope in
their most trying hour and when
most needed. Every woman NAV Soma
day need Mothers Friend" The
little book, Before Baby is Born"
telling all about it, and when it should
be used, will prove of great interest and
benefits 70 all expectant mothers, and
will be sent free to any address upon
application TO the Bradfield Regulator
COMPANY, Atlanta. Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
RHEUMATISM = CATARRH. ARE
BLOOD DISEASES-CURED
By b. b. b.
Bottle Free to Sufferers.

1t is the deep seated, obstinate cases
of Catarrh and rheumatism that b.
B. B. BOTANIC Blood Balm) cures.
1t matters not what other treatments,
doctors, sprays, liniments, medicated
air, blood purifiers have failed to do,
B. b. B. always promptly reaches the
real cause and roots out and drives
from the bones, joints, mucuous mem
brane, and entire system the specific
poison in the blood that causes Rheu-
matism and Catarrh. B. B. B. is the
only remedy strong enough to do this
and cure, and so there can never be
a return to the symptoms. Don't give
up hope, but try B. B. B. CBotan1c
Blood Balm) or 3 BIS.
For sale by druggists at 81 per bot
tie, or 6 large bottles full treatment
So. To prove our faith in B. B. B. we
will send a Trial Bottle Free to suffer-
ers. so they may test the remedy at
our expense. Address BLOOD BLAM
CO.. SO Mitchell street. Atlanta, Ga.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
A SUNK.
Her Officers Take the Only Boat-Dis.
aSter the Result of CareleSsneSS

Santo Domingo City, Santo Domingo,
March 29.-The French steamer
Georges Croise, bound to Cuba with
cattle and eighty passengers, is sunk
outside this port. The steamer New
York, which has just arrived here rem
dered her assistance. Four lives were
lost.
According to a report, the only boat
on board the Georges Croise was used
by her captain and officers to save
themselves, the surviving passengers
and crew being save by the Clyde Line
steamer.
1t is said hat the loss of the steamer
was caused by her officers leaving her
ports open, and, water entering the
vessel, she sank.
The Georges Croise was built at
Glasgow in 1858. She was $50 tons
and was 155 feet long and 20 feet one
inch wide and had a depth of II feet,
s inches. She was owned by the Com
pagnie de Navigation ct de Colonisa-
ton des Antilles, of Dunkirk, France.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
GENERAL JOUBERT DEAD.
Kindly Tone Of Obituary Notices by
the London Press

Pretoria, March 2S-General Joubert
died last night at 1870 o'clock. He had
been suffering from a stomach COM
plant.
London, March 23.-The afternoon
newspapers today publish long ologrd-
phies Of General Joubert. Generally
they are in a kindly tone.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: Piet
Joubert was the one contemporary
T-ransvaal Boer, except Chief Justice
Cote, whose death could call forth a
sincere tribute of respect from En-
glishmen Of all parties. He was the
antipodes in the Transvaal world Of
Leyds. and personally was honest,
straight and clean-handed."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03

The Wounds Caused by Failing
Against a Door Facing.

Miami, Fla, March CIV. H. War
butten, eastern agent of the Clyde
Steamship Company, has just arrived
here from Merits island. He was a
guest at the Riverview hotel, when
William Henderson was taken ill and
died.
Mr.. Warbutten says MI. Henderson
was coming out of the toilet room
when lie was seized with a fainting
spell aId in falling struck his head
again~t the doo jamb, cutting the
scalp and bruising his face. He did
not recover consciousness and expired
in a few minutes.
This statement from a gentleman of
Mr.. Warbutten's standing effectually
puts an end to the rumors Of foul
play.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
Killed nv an Injured Husband.

Birmingham, Ala. March &c b.
Wilmot, passenger conductor tonisht
shot and killed C. C. Braxton. Bra4-
ton lived with Wilmot doing chores
about the place and is said to have
been intimate with Mrs. Wilmot.. Will
mot surrendered to h sheriff. He
is a prominent Mason
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
AMERICAN TROOPS IN CUBA.
Reduction of the Force to Begin in the
Summer.

Washington March 29.-Secretary
Root said today that he had not
changed his mind as to the possibility
of safety reducing the number of
American soldiers in Cuba; but the
p-ostpOnement of the Cuban elections
for at least a month beyond the date
originally fixed had made it advisable
TO delay correspondingly the diminu-
ton of the garrisons so that it might
be we'll into the summer before the
contemplated reductions could be
made. The existence of a quarantine
in Florida at that time would not pre-
vent the movement of troops north
ward. as they could be landed without
much delay at almost any point north
of the CarolinaS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
THE KEARsARGE GOES TO SEA
To Make a Preliminary Test of Her
New Style Turrets.

Newport News. Va. March 29.-The
battIeship K~earsarge left Old Point
this morning at 9 o'clock and went to
sea for a preliminary test of her SUI
perimpOsed turrets. Rear Admiral
Sampson and some of the members of
the trial board of inspection were on
board. The tests of the new style tur-
rets will be watched with great inter-
est. 1t is not known here when the
KearSarge will return.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-04-03
SOUTHERN NOMINATIONS.

Washington, March 2s.-The presi-
lent today nominated |. j. McCottrie
to be collector Of customs for the dis
trist of 0sorKstown, y. G, and Thomas
Quincy, postmaster at waynssboro,
Ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-29
BATHS SHIPPING.
(Continued from page ~

terday afternoon. Judge Whitehouse fin
ished his charge to the jury. a few MIN
utes after 6 o'clock last evening. This
morning when the court came in at 9oo,
If rendered it's verdict of mot guilty or
in favor of Mr. Curtis. The verdict was
quite a surprise to those who had fol
lowed the case. H.,
The case assigned for today was that
of Miss Ora L. Reed, administrator, vs.;
Maine Central Railroad, and was trieu
before a drawn jury. This is probapiy
the most important case TO be tried TINS
term Former Judge Enoch Foster OF
Portland represented the plaintiff, and
Hon O. d. Baker of Augusta, the DEFEND
ant railroad, two of the most prominent
LAWYERS before the Maine bar, today.
Miss Reed is the daughter of Mrs. Par
meIia H. Reed widow of the late Andrew
j. Reed of Richmond. who was thrown
from car of the Maine Central at Ricn-
mond. Oct. "a 1899, and so seriously in
iured that she died five days afterward.
Mrs. Reed. with her daughter, Mrs.
Small and Mrs. Sturtevant, had spent the
dav in Portland and was returning 10
Richmond on the evening train When
the train reached Richmond the plalnuif
AYERS that it did not remain long enough
at the station to allow them to alight
neither was there any light on the plat
form nor any assistance in helping them
10 alight; the train started before Mrs.
Reed reached the platform. and she was
thrnwn VIOLENTLY to the ground. receiving
injuries resulting in much suffering ana
death. The plaintiff asks $lD0Oo dam
ages.
Judge Fosters opening argument COW
cred the case fully and occupied nearly
an hours The judge is suffering from a
bad cold with resultant sore throat,
hence was not in as good voice as usu-
ally The forenoon and greater part OF
The afternoon was spent in the eNamina-
ton of witnesses, Of which 10 We're pres
cnt and sworn in. all OF Richmond. These
witnesses were most of them at the de-
not at the time of the accident and doc
Tors and nurses who attended Mrs. Reed.
The trial of this case Will probably oc-
ctIpv several days.-Bath Times, Dec. y
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NOVA SCOTIA MINERS
Threaten to Strike. Jan. I. Unless All Demands
Are Granted.

Halifax, y. S. Dec. ga general strike
OF the coal miners of Nova Scotia IS I'M
miurnt. The managers of the various
colicreS in Pictou. Cumberland and cape
Breton counties met al Montreal month
ago and again at Halifax, this week, and
considered the demand of the miners pre-
scented three months since for L per
cent. increase of wages all around. Jan.
], and a further increase of 10 per cent,
next April. The operators agreed TO
grant the New Year increase Of Il per
cent. but declined to accede to the April
demand. This decision was commun-
Gated to the representatives Of the MN
crs today. and reports from the different
mines, tonight, say the men are deter
mined to strike. Monday.
The total number of men employed IN
the coal mines of the province is stated
Nv the provincial government returns Tor
1899 to be 1900, and the total annual out
nut of coal 2.5ChM1 tons. With the com
pIcti0n Of new shafts now being sunk the
CAPACITY of the mines will reach nearly
4. oi0 600 tons in 1901. employing 5000 men.
The miners are members of the ProVln-
cial Workmcn'S Association with lodges
at all the COllericS
The McGrcgCr PIT, Stellarton, is on fire
The flames burst suddenly, this forenoon
and the miners escaped with their lives
a force Of men is now engaged lighting
the COnflagration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-29

Tho Equitable Life Insurance So
Cicty, of which f. H. Hazelton of
Portland. is the Maine manager. has
some things of vital Importance for
Journal readers in another column.
this morning. This strong old com
pany which has so many special in
ducements to agents. and so many
more for persons contemplating TAX
ing life insurance, is justly proud of
its record and standing in this State.
Its increase of premiums collected in
this State, as shown by the official re-
ports, was 329 per cent. between 1891
and 1899. which was double and triple
the increase of its great rivals The
Maine agency is a rapidly growing
agency of a great company, and it
deserves its success. Very many Au-
gusta people carry policies in this COM
pany.
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Local Matters.
a. 4
The journals Telephone CaIl--l36-4.
Delicate Topics.

Ma. J want to know what's mutton?"
Said a lambkin to sheep.
There are Problems, quOth his parent
Which for you are far too deep.
Sec, the sun is shining brightly,
And it's quite a pleasant day, /;
So, instead Of putting questions,
Just be off at once and play"
what are purses made Of. mummy"
troakcd a youthful crocodile,
As ne fOatcd on the bosom
OF his native river Mic.
How | wish you wouldn't worry,
You're tiresomc little chap.
PurseS-ugh,-are made of-made Of
Here his mother feigued Il nap.
rs net a sort Of blossom
Cried q baby butterfly.
"Wcll-er-no. dear, not exactly
Was Aunt Spottywings reply
Uu have hit upon a subject
That's not easy to explain.
So | think that YOU had better,
When you're older, ask again,"
Have you ever seen a cat. pa?' =
Pped the son OF Mr.. Squeak,
Who felt so upset and clustered
That al first he couldn't speak.
Curiosity" he murmured.
Must he checked in him, that's clear"
Whcrcupon he very soundly
Boxed his mouselinS on the car
Felix Leigh in Little Folks.
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Forty-ive thousand dollars in gov
crnment bonds with the coupons still
attached and running back for 30
years, were found, Thursday, in a
chest in Il hut at Springfield, Ohio, oc-
cupicd by Hermit Yysilanu Smith.
who died a few days ago. He mad
lived near Fletcher. Miami county for
40 years and was not known to have
Il cent. His mind was deranged years
ago by the death of his Wife. Pension
vouchers untouched for years were al
so found. amounting to about $500.
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INTERESTS THE FORESTERS.
Serious Charges Against 0ronhyatekha, the
Supreme Chief Rarger.

New York, Dee 2S.--A motion of great
interest to the Independent Order OF
Forcstcrs. which numbers $4,000, and To
al members of fraternal life Insurance.
associations. was argued, Thursday. be
fore Judge Blanchard in the supreme
court in an action brought by DR. Charles
L. Coulter against the FOresterS. Rohert
l.. Stanton appeared for the plaintiff and
John g. II. Meyers for the defendant.
DR. Coulter alleges in his complaint
that he recently brought 4 suit for Sl~,-
600 against one OronhYatckha and one
McGilvray for the use and manu- acture
of n medical instrument of which he was
the Datentec and owner: that those Two
men who are respectively the supreme
chief ranger and the supreme secretary
of the Independent order Of ForeSterS,
took advantage of their high official posi-
tion in the order to cause DR.. Coulter to
be dropped from membership and TO cam
eel the life insurance policies without
notice.
IN the motion papers it is alleged that
the order is managed by clique of Ca
nadiauS. headed by Oronhyatekha. a halt
breed Indian. in an arbitrary, reckless.
negligent and eXtraVagant manner; th9t
il is paying out Of it's mortuary fumes
thousands Of dollars to faVorlteS Tor
thousands of dollars to favorites for
for printing columns of matter laudatory
Of its officials, and that ii has sunk over
500 900 in a wild real estate speculation,
and loans its funds to its officials, secured
by mortgages on their ovcrValucd lands.
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PULP MAKERS CONFER.
Price Of Low Grade Pulp Cut S3-High Grade
Remains Unchanged.

Boston. Dec. 2G.-A conference Of all
the leading pulp manufacturers OF IN"
United States and Canada has been
held in Boston during the past few
days The meetings have been held at
the Parker House, and, yesterday, the
conference closed.
The chief business transacted WoS
the vote to reduce the price OF low
grade pulp s.. The price Of the high
grade article, used for making the pest
quality of book and writing paper, re-
mains unchanged. Low grades are
used for the cheaper grades of paper.
including newspaper paper.
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Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceedng twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET, LOST. &c, will be inserted once for
- cents, and cents for each subsequent
insertion ADVANCE PAYMENT. In
sending by mail, remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order, as
the charges are too small to open &C
counts for.