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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
MAyY DEMAND FOR RICE.

Savannah, Ga, January 27--The or
ders of the marine hospital service pro-
hibiting importations from foreign
ports at which bubonic plague has ap-
peared, has already affected the rice
market. Rice from Asiatic ports comes
especially under the ban since it is al
most invariably the case that rats ac-
company rice in cargoes, and scientific
men have decided that rats are among
the most dangerous distributors of the
bubonic plague germs Orders are al
ready beginning to be received for car
load lots of rice from San Francisco
and other Pacific coast points, both
here and i'm Louisiana, and the price
has advanced y cent pound in conse-
quence The Pacific slope demand Is
supposed TO arise from the large Chi
neSe population.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
THE INJUNCTION REFUSED

Macon, Ga, January 27.-Judge
Seer this morning in the case of Dady
against the Georgia and Alabama rail-
way refused the injunction sought to
prevent the consolidation of the Sea-
board Air Line system.
He referred to the fact that causes
substantially similar were pending in
the federal jurisdictions of Virginia
and North Carolina, holding that the
court which first took cognizance Of
the case should carry it to is termi-
nation.
Holding that the plaintiffs were
privies with Ryan in his suits in the
jurisdiction referred to, he held that
those tribunals were the proper vnes
for him ITO resort to, the same issues
being involved. He further held that
only a majority vote of stockholders
was necessary for such consolidation
in Georgia and that : was not pr0perl. i
maintainable, be cause THE defendant,
John Shelton Williams, occupied the
position of a member of the voting
trust, president of the Georgia and
Alabama, and of the Florida Central
and Peninsula, that merger or consol-
idation brought about through his in
strumentalfty should be enjoined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
CELEBRATES ITS FIFTEENTH ANNIVER-
SARY IN GREAT STYLE.
MEN AND MEASURES BURLES0UED
Leading Men of the Country Guests at
the Banquet These Men and the Po-
litfcaI Measures Advocated by Them
Burlesqued I'm Song and Impersona-
tfon-Expansion- Con-
ferring of Imperial Titles Reports
from VassaI States-Uncle sam inter-
feres,

Washington, January 27.-The fif-
teenth annual dinner of the Gridiron
Club was given at the Arlington hotel
tonight and, like its predec essors. was
the most successful event Of the sea-
son. The club is composed OF forty
Washington correspondents, who each
year give a number of dinners, and
make the last Saturday in January a
notable occasion, as it is the annIve--
sary of the organization.
The banquet hall was handsomely
decorated, the ceilings and walls COW
cred with laurel, smilax and maiden
hair ferns, while palms and other trop-
ical plants filled every window and
corner of the room. Through all this
mass Of green were more than tnou-
sand electric lights of all colors. The
tables were banked with flowers, or
chids and roses predominating, while
many vases of American beauty roses
adorned the room.
Henry Lftchfield West, of The Wash
ington Post, the new president, occu-
pied the head of the table, which was
made in the shape of a gridiron and
around which were gathered 200 guests
AS usual, the unique features and
daring burlesques, together with the
good-naItured Skits aimed at promin emf
guests formed the principal part of en-
'tertainment. These were intersperseu
with songs by the quartette, solos anu
witty speeches, all making a thorough
ly enjoyable evening.
The menu was an exquisite affair,
being a little volume bound in leather
ooh hox inc fbua IA ~
ber, together with his vignette set in
reduced front page Of the paper he
represents. 1t was designed as sou
venir Of the fifteenth annual dinner.
The initiation of two new membors
was made the text for a burlesque iCI
Imperialism. The clug expanded" foi
the new members, raised the presiden'
to the rank of emperor and crowned
him. Reports from colonial governors
and Vassal states and comforting .,
titles were rudely interrupted by
"Uncle Sam,' who seized the crowns
and drove the decorated Officials
from the room.
A minstrel show with really new
jokes amused the guests. Severa
songs, written for the occasion, wert
given, a verse being allotted to Mr.
Bryan with an allusion to 10 TO l.
Another lamented for Senator Frye be
cause, as president of the senate, h
had to listen ito senators instead of en-
joying his favorite fishing sport.
The speeches were especially good
Senator Depew and the Chinese minis
ter being ait their best, while the re-
marks of Messrs. Frye, Bryan, Cor
man, Chandler, Tillman, Hanna ant
Beveridge were of the usual high or
der. The speakers were placed upor
their mettle by the happy introduc
ton of Mr.. West, who presided
throughout the dinner with dignity and
ability.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
Purchase of a Railroad.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Florence, S. c., January 27.-It is re-
ported here from reliable source that
the Georgetown and Western railroad
running from Lanes on the Atlantic
Coast Line system, to Georgetown, s.
c., a distance of forty miles, has been
sold TO the Atlantic Coast Lumber
Company. of Georgetown, S. c., a COM
pany which has already purchased and
built up large band saw mills at
Georgetown. The road passes into the
hands of sthe new owners on Thursday,
February 1st, next. The employees Of
the Georgetown and Western Railroad
Company were notified of the change
of ownership by circular letters on
yesterday. The price paid for the road
could not be aScertained.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
The jamestown Still Aground.

Norfolk, Va, January z7-The James
town is still stuck in the sand off
Boush Bluff, where she grounded early
yesterday morning in returning from
Newport News to this city. Every
pound Of her cargo has been removed,
but the efforts to float her on the tide
this morning and evening proved un-
successful on account Of strong
northwest wind. They will be renewed
in the morning, but with little hope
Of success, unless the wind changes.
The grounding OF the Jamestawn
seems TO have been the result of i'm
proper handling, according to water
men About three feet below her
water line is exposed. Old Dominion
officials do not think she has been Sc
riously damaged
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
A VICTORY FOR GOEBEL.

Frankfort, KY, January 27.-The
first actual fesc of strength between
the republican and democratic forces
in the Goebel-Taylor contest came to-
day, and by the admission of the re-
publican leaders proved a victory for
Goebel The democrats claim it deci-
sive, while the republicans still have
strong hopes OF retaining governor
Taylor. The vote was N the contest Of
Van Meter, Of Fayette county, against
Berry, Van Meter winning 81 to As.
Every effort was made to get out the
largest possible vote
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
Au@uSt Flower.

1T is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton. that in my travels in ali
parts of the world, for the last ten
years, / have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy. for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
son | find for tourists and statesmen.
or for persons filling office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular HABITS exist, that
Green's August Flower IS grand rem
edy II does not injure the system by
frequent use. and is excellent for couT
stomacns and indiges- on" Sample
BOTTLES srer al r. r. Eeliamy's
Sold by dealers ~ all civilized cnun-
tries
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
NO BUSINESS TRANSACTED.

Washington, January q. After
transacting minor routine business
the house turned its attention to eulo-
gies on deceased members. The date
Of February 10th, heretofore fixed for
eulogies on the late Representative
Settle. OF Kentucky, was vacated, the
time for the exercises to be fixed
later. Eulogies were then pronounced
on the late Representative Baird, Of
louisiana
At the conclusion of the eulogies,
resolutions Of respect were adopted and
then at 1:20 O'Clock p. m, as further
mark OF respect, the house adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
Funds for Harbor improvements.

Washington, January 27.-General
Wilson, chief Of engineers, reports ID
congress that on the first of the year
the funds available for river and har-
Dor work included the following. Vir-
ginia, James river s143, ,923: North Car
olina- Cape Fear river at and below
Wilmington s120,51S: South Carolina,
Winyah Bay $685. Georgia Savan-
nah harbor s606 ASS; Florida, St. Johns
river $243, ,556; Hillsboro bay, s122, 531.
Also Cumberland sound, Georgia and
Florida 1856 800.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

Delay in the treatment of bronchitis,
/ which generally begins with chill. hot
fevsrish attacks and a feeling of sX-
haustion, develops into very serious
complications. Pain-Killsr taken in
hot water as we'll as rubbing the
chest with it clear, will speedily cure.
Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain-Killer. Perry Davis Price 25c.
and SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
LOYAL TO THE BRITISH.

0alcutta, January IA monster
meeting Of Hindus and AohemnedaIKs
in zhe town hall here today passed a
resolution expressing answering 10y
atty and attachment to the throne and
deciding to offer praises for the victory
OF the British in all places OF worship.
The meeting also subscribed 5000
rupees toward the mansion house fund
for the relief of the widows and fami-
lies Of the victims of the South Afri-
can war
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

London. January 21.-The last de-
tachment OF the infantry section OF
the London volunteers, numbering 1S4
men, were entrained this morning for
Southampton, where they will embark
today for South Africa. The route
from Wellington barracks to Nine
Elms station was thronged with cheer
ing spectators, but not as on previous
occasions, SO the order of march was
undisturbed. The lord mayor and sher-
ifs accompanied the troops to South
amphon. The battery section and am
munftion column completing the regi-
ment win leave February Srd.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
IN CRITICAL POSITION.
INDICATIONS OF A DECISIVE VICTORY
BY THE B0ERS.
TALK OF RETREAT BY BULLER

As the Only Way Of saving His Army.
Office Has Worse News than it Has
Yet Given Out-The British Occupa-
tion of SpIon Kop Trap Butler Ca
bles the situation Unchanged-Ru-
morcd Relief of Mafeking Considered
Correct.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
A BUILDERS EXCHANGE

Savannah, Ga, January 27.-The con-
tractors and master builders OF Savan-
nah last night organized a builders
exchange, which includes every con-
tractor and builder in the city The
movement was brought about by the
letters OF notification recently issued
by the two carpenters unions thai an
increase in wages amounting to about
33 per cent. would be demanded on
May 1st- The contractors say they ex-
pect no fight, but they propose to be
in a position to defend themselves.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

'T am indebted to One Minuh- Cough
Cure for my health and life. It cured
me of lung trouble following grippe"
Thousands owe theD lives to the
prompt action Of this enver failing
remedy. 1t cures coughs, colds, Group.
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and
throat and lung troubles. It's early
use prevents consumption. 1T is the
only harmless remedy that gives im1De-
diate results.-R- r. Belfamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

J. L Bevery, Loganton. Pa. writes.
IT am willing to take my oath that I
was cured Of pneumonia entirely by the
use of One Minute Cough Cure after
doctors failed It also cured my chill
drsn OF whoopins cough" Quickly
relieves and cures coughs. colds, Group,
grippe and throat and lung troubles.
Children All like It. Mofhers endorse
It R. r Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
It's a Common Failing

In men to want to get something
for nsthing That's the reason a man
viii take a doubtful or worthless in
surance policy. 1T costs less and he
thinks he is saving mopey. Such a
man would probably accept a position
as night watchman in Alaska, where
daylight lasts twenty-four hours on a
stretch. We sell only the best-uhe
genuine article. Willard & Giles,
Agents. Carolina Building.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
THE VOTES FOR MORGAN.

Mobile. Ala, January Z7-Sena1or
Morgan carried Marengo county TO-
day and state senator and two repre-
sentatives will be instructed to vote
for him. A special TO The Register from
Luzerne says Morgan has also carried
Crenshaw county.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

Lewis Dennis, Salem. Ind, says.
''Kodo1 Dyspepsia Cure did me more
gsod than anything I ever took" 1t
dfgests what you eat and can not help
but srrs dvSpepsia and stomach soub-
- r. r BehAm0
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

The modern and most effective cure
for constipation and all liver trouble
the famous little pills known as De-
Wfsrs Little Early Rsserz R r. B0-
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30
BRITISH PATRIOTISM
RELIED ON BY SALISBURY ADMlNISTP
Tl0N TO SUSTAIN 1T.
NOTHING SERIOUS ANTICIPATED

From the Opposition I'm Approach hing
session OF Parliament Liberals Toe
Much Divided to Unite on a Leader.
Many Denunciatory Speeches XIX
pected = England's Unpreparcdness
for the War Should Have Watched
More Closely Our Fighting nj SAN
tiago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-01-30

Size Doesn't indicate quality. D.
wars Of eountGrfGtt and worthless s'i-
sfsped for DeWitt's Witch HINT
save. DeW1tt'u IL the only original.
An kfallyble surs for plies aOd al sasin
dH. r. R BalAGny
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

probable event OF violent storm.
such as sometimes travels along s1sr
Atlantic coaat, all traces Of this novel
oil ac.d-wbaFves. drrricks and ma.
chincry-wouid be swept away In q
minute, and the ioss would be enor.
nous.
As TO the extent and productive
ness Of this strange ocean oil field. nm
idea may be CLEANED from the follow
ing figures: There are nearly 900
wells. and the average output per day
Is said TO be about IS barrels. or n total
of $500 barrels. The product 10 OF
high grade and sells for an average
price OF % cents n barrel. which
means n total of over 10000 per day. or
about siso.oOO n month. Much OF the
oil gors under long contracts TO the
immense Oxnard beet sugar factory.
while thousands of barrels nrc
shipped TO San Francisco at short In
tcrvnlA.
The cost of pumping we'll Is only
about 30 cents per day. To illustrate
how closely the dcrricks stand. II nny
be stated that the Sea Cli0 Oil COM
pnny, producing 5000 barrcla n month,
has n wharf 500 feet long and 10 wells.
The Trradwcil company has the long
eat wharf. extending 100 fec: from
the shore. with pumping well At the
extreme end and IS others Mt inter
walls. And there are n dozen other con-
Germs with numerous wharvcs. Much
oil Is necessarily waited under the pc
cuiiar conditions which prevail. and
this. dripping upon the woscr. has the
effect Of making considerable patch
Of old ocean ~ cain md smooth ns q
lnnd-loeked bay, adding much to the
striking oddly of the scene. Often
when new wells arc opened the gns
pressure IA so strong that streams OF
oil squirt out upon the water until the
~urfacc is black, in strange contrast
with Nhc Distant blue.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

There arc doubles Q large number OF
Enterprise Subscribers who neglect tho
payment Of their subscription fse and
console their conscience with tho thought
that newspapers arc 20 easily printed
thnt they can be given away. Il has been
our custom TO modcstly say nothing
about the mental wear and tear OF tho
newspaper business, aud modcsty still
impels us TO keep quiet on that point.
But mn Office incident Of last week u
quite suggestive to the so-callcd labor
ing clnss who think thers IL no labor
where muscle Ia not employed. In look
ing round for the necessary muscle to
turn the Enterprise press when We were
ready TO print last wcck. we fell upon a
man who Ind been subscriber but had
quit because he thought the price was
too high. When he got through doing
tho circular net no remarked ..By
George! didn't think Il was such hard
work to print newspaper. I think I'll
subscribe for IL again." Tho man who
had ''spelled" him on the handle was
impressed In the same way, aud he also
became subscriber. All Of which goes
to show that II you want to truly uppre.
We shall DO glad to make appointments
with any Of our delinquent subscribers
who would like TO take trick nj press
turning. Our hour for going to press il
at noon on Fridays. Come in and give
the machine whirl Our price ID 2Oc.
an hour, but we haye a few subscribers
several years in arrears to whom We are
willing to pay % cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

Can any woman who suffers with con-
slant dragging, wearying, life-sapping
ailments Sc ksppyf Docs not her
crown Of vomanhood bsconc q symbol
Of rnartyrdom rather than Of happiness
n aiiiur women realized how surely
Tn. Pierce's wonderful "Favorits Pre-
scription would restore them to com.
plete health aud the perfection Of
aueeuliness, there would he more
coronets Of Joy set upon brovs now
crowned with misery.
~ had female trouble for eight year," writes
,n T. pe.a q sh s,s year. suffered
uaiiy Words cannot express what suffered.
sought relief au,ong the medical profession and
found none until Induced o. lind iss S 70 c ny
merccd taking this medicine I weighed Ninety
lion Il was built up until now weigh one hum
dred and nny-six pounds-inore than ever
""f Vas 40 bad would lie from day to day and
iouv for death to cosue and relieve my suffering.
lntsI.. iua,%nstiSnth IN. ,e~sq p.r Of
,,,x bowels, and such distress every month. but
no, never have . pain-do all ny ovn work
and am a strong and hsaithy woman. Thsnks
iivisr Testimonial Of the benefits Of your PA.
yorite Prescription.
Anv woman may write 70 Dr.. Z. v.
Pierce, Of Buffalo, N. ", with the ut
nno,t confidence. He will give her case
careful consideration and ssnd her
letter q coHmon -esnso, professional adj
Wise free II eiarR.
n ,err had ash0, the trouble y pretty
ACRE 10 Se constipation. Dr.. Piercs's Pleas
Ant Pellets will cure yes.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

A. certain seasons in Scotland.
when the fishing il not very brisk. the
Aldermen net o. caddics and ore eos
lily recognized by their costume
wooden Jersey and trousers brnccd np
to the nrmpits One Of these was
asked his name by the gentleman for
whom he was carrying. and the reply
was:
"weel, sir. hereaboute they maistly
ca me 'Breels,' but ma maiden name
10 Broom"
This is only cqunled by the csddie
who wns naked who such and such
. person WINS. and replied:
IT no rightly ken his name. but
he's n major something; at least he's
not a real major. but he married
majors widow and took the title.-
Scottish American.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

Do not get scared II your heart trou.
blea you. Most likely you suffer from
indigestion. Ko,loi Dyspepsia Curs d..
Rests what you eat and gives the worn
out stomach perfect rest. II 10 the only
preparation known that completely dr..
gcsis all classes OF foods; TINT 10 Why It
cnrrs tho worst cases Of indigestion and
stomach trouble after everything else has
failed. II may be taken In all conditions
and cannot help but do You good. DR..
kcarby.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26
DOES IT PAY ToiBuY CHEAP

DOES IT PAY TOiBUY CHEAP
A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
10 all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe and
troubles. What shall you do? Go to a
warmer and more regular climate? Yes,
IL possible; IL not possible for you, then
In either case take the ONLY remedy than
has been introduced in all civilized coun.
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syr.
up. II not only heals and stimulates
the tissue to destroy the germ disease,
but allays all inflammation. causes easy
expectoration, gives good nights rest,
and cures the patient. Try ONE bottle.
Recommended many years by all drug
gists in the worle. For sale by
w. Z. FENTON & co.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26
UNDER THE SEA
|rd Radical Departure In Q
Great Industry.
bssat Of subaapiae Wells
Thought About by reeollaP
observation-disclosures
Ocean Field.

Is wells In the Yea il the latest
!. remarkable. nx well rs the
fiufcsquc. feature of the great
! Industry. This new and rad
EfiGTc. n mos; difficult and ex-
sfGCi taking. to sny the icass>
z successfully carried out Mt
lahd' Cal. the only place
has ever been attempted. and
Z precious brown fluid Is now
from beneath the Pacific
'ac Fate OF about 100 car.
month, from scores OF holes.
~! morc wells arc being
!" the St. Louis Globe-Demo-
'e!opmcnt Of this remarkable
brought about by peculiar
aaee', and commenced but .
! ago, when ,he oil ind uatry
10 to boom in the cast. The
IS were drilled on the blum.
had been discovered. 20 years
! in sinking for water and
,efe are still many good pro-
put summerland was . beau
e. quiet little colony Of spir.
and they opposed the advent
and unigh,ly cerricks on
BESIDES. II was observed that
re better the nearer they
10 the orcah, and eonse-
ne Operators began 10 crowd
81 toward the water line.
, W. Knapp. OF Santa bar.
'S''ed the plan W getting
~ MS competitors by build
aH'likc structure along the
drilling out where the Pa.
aSefS roll. The expense was
The we'll proved TO be q
o'hcrs followed knappis
going farther and farther
'"'uay there are doxens o<
.N'ehding a thousand feet
ga connected by structures
aIaiIel with the beach. And
NhHrvcs. often 30 near each
De almost crowded, are the
.afHe ones for drilling and
'VS Tor pumping-nnd al in
rs Are greatly facilitated
- mat the oil strata, of
i are two. lie only from l:s
oe'ow the surface. Drilling
On in practically the same
on land, the only obstacle
w. after the extensive pre-
ORR of building wharvcs
ny machinery out upon
me being the water. Until
wen begun that obstacle Is
" overcome by means of
- operations are carried on
,.n ,ee'. The cost Of drilling
ent time Is about 81 per
u some is done a. low as IS
~, 'he shallowncss IL con.
WI be seen that on the
- cost OF these wells will
~ iavornbly with those
~ on land. but In the I'm
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

DR.. W. H. Lewis, Lawrenccville. Va.
writes. ri am using kodol Dyspepsia
Cure In my practice among scvete cases
Of indigestion and find Il an admirable
rcmcly." Many hundreds Of physicians
depend upon the use OF Kodol Oysp~psia
Cure IN stomach troubles. Il digcsts
what you eat, and allows yo,$to eat all
tho good food you need. providing you
do not overload your stomach. Gives in.
slant relief aud n permanent cure. DIR.
kcarby.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26

In May last five fines OF 800 each
were assessed against Sugar City saloon
keepers by Squire Harris justly too.
Although 800 was the minimum fine for
the offense on order OF District Attorney
Sabn the fines were reduced to s25 each.
Twas loss to the county treasury but
stroke OF political policy for Mr.. Sabin.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-26
For Sale or Rent.

The residence Of G. NJ. Robins
in Garden Place-two and u hall
acres fruit. House with seven
rooms, all in good condition. In.
quire of Steele e. Beall. 20-23