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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Death of Miss f. Kate Burr

Miss z. Kate Burr daughter of the
late Talcott Burr, ST., and Mrs. Emily
Burr, and sister of the late Colonel
James G.. Burr, passed away at 10
O'Clock, Wednesday night, September
18th, on W~rightSville Sound, after a
life of great usefulness, carrying out
her mission in this world with the
highest n nobleSt effort
Miss Burr was for many years a
prominent teacher of the Wilmington
Schools, being one of the principals of
the we'll known school of Misses Burr
and James, having taught in this city
for more than forty years. Her health
having failed about eight a ago,
she was unable to carry on the active
work 10 which she had devoted her
whole life. Even throughout her af-
hiction, however, she assisted in no
small way toward the development
and elevation of the young intellect,
It having become necessary for her to
give up teaching entirely on account
Of the failure of her eyesight some
two years ago.
She was for a long while a faithful
member of st. James Episcopal church,
being prominent in both Sunday school
work, ministering to the sick and
needy, fulfilling her duty to God and
standing as a beautiful example of a
pure, Christian life. Be;ng of such a
lovable disposition and possessed of
remarkable intellectual ability, it was
a privilege as we'll as a pleasure to be
around her.
Miss Burr was the last of a genera
ton of four children and while her
relatives were few, yet she was not
without friends, as was daily demon
strated by the attention and devotion
shown by many of her old pupils and
her friends, who will never cease to
low and cherish her
For a long time h was secretary
Of the Ladies' Memorial Association
Of this city, having been identified
with that organization from its in
fancy.
The funeral services will be held
from ST. James Episcopal church this
morning at $50 o'clock.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
BLOOD POISON CURED By b. Il
Bottles Free tolSuHerers,

Bottles Free to~lSufferers.
Deep-seated, obstinate cases, the
kind that have resisted doctors, hot
springs and patent medicine treatment
quickly yield to B. B. B. BOTANIC Blood
IBalm), thoroughly tested for 30 years.
Have o mucuous patches in your
mouth? Sore Throat? Eruptions? Eat
ing Sores? Bone Pains? Itching Skin?
Swollen Glands? Stiff Joints? Cop
per Colored Spots? Chancres? Ulcer
alton on the body? Hair and eyebrows
ifall out? Is the Skin a mass Of boils,
pimples and ulcers? Then this won
jderful B. B. B.. specific will completely
Ichange the whole body into a clean,
perfect condition, free from eruptions,
and skin smooth with the glow Of per-
feet health. B. B. B. drains the poison
out Of the system so the symptoms
Icannot return. B. B. B. builds up the
broken down constitution and improves
the digestion. So sufferers may test
B. B.. B. a trial bottle will be given
away free Of charge.
B. B. B. for sale by druggists at 81
lper large bottle, or 6 large bottles Gull
treatment) s.. Complete directions
with each bottle. Be sure the bottle
reads Botanic Blood Balm. For trial
bottle, address BLOOD BALM CO., At
llanta, Ga Describe trouble and Free
medical advice given
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Funeral of Mr.. skipper

The funeral of the lamented Mr.. Ira
Skipper, who passed away ait Z o'clock
on Tuesday morning, took place yes
Andrews Presbyterian church. The
services We're impresSively conducted
by the pastor, Rev. A. d. Mcclure, as
sisted by the Rev. Calvin s. Black
we'll, paStor of the First Baptist
church. There was a goodly attend
ance. and upon conclusion of the SER
vice the remains were borne to Belle
yue cemeterv and sorrowfully deposit
"a in the tomb. Beautiful floral trib-
utes We're laid upon the grave The
following were the pall-bearerS:
Messrs. J. B. Hand, j. A. Barnes, ].
III. Thomas, T. S. Toler, N. NJ. Nc
Eachern and S. w. Holden
The deceased leaves three children
Lieutenant F. T. Skipper, of h VIII
mington police force. Mr. Thomas z.
Skipper, of New York, N Mrs. Dun
can McEachern, of this city. His
death also bereaveS two sisters, Mrs
Ellen Linkhaw. of Lumberton, and
Miss Hawaiian Skipper, of Wilmington
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

Sufferers from this horrible malady
nearly always inherit it-not necessarily
from the parents. but may be from some
remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs
through several generations. This deadly
poison may lay dormant in the blood for
years, or until you reach middle life, then
the first little sore or ulcer makes its ap-
pearance-or a swollen gland in the
breast, or some other part of the body,
gives the first warning.
To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma-
nently all the poisonous virus must be
eliminated from the blood-every vestage
IF it driven out. This S. S. S. does, and
IS the only medicine that can reach deep
seated, obstinate blood troubles like this.
When all the poison has been forced out
Of the system the Cancer heals, and the
disease never returns.
Cancer begins often in a small way, as the
following letter from Mrs. Shirer shows :
small pimple came on my jaw about an inch
below the ear on the left side OF my face. II gave
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
BRYAN AND STEVENSON GLIB.
The White Supremacy Club of Second
a Met Last Night and Changed
Its Name-The Old Oficers Retained.

In accordance with the call of Mr.
W. z. Springer. president of the White
Supremacy club OF the Second Ward,
the club met last night at the rooms
Of the Wilmington Merchants Asso-
citation to consider the proprfety of
changing the name Of the club to that
Of the Bryan and Stevenson club OF
he Second Ward. There was a good
attendance and much interest was
manifested.
The club was called to order by Pres
ident Springer and Mr.. R c. Sloan, the
secretary, was present in that iapacity.
After the object OF the meeting had
been stated. Mr.. Dan Quinlivan moved
that the name Of the club be changed
20 the Bryan and Stevenson demo-
cratic club of the Second Ward.
The officers OF the old club were re-
tanned as follows: Mr.. w. E Springer,
president; Mr.. r. c.. Sloan, secretary.
The old rules Of the White Supremacy
club were continued.
The club decided to meet at S O'Clock
every Thursday night at the rooms Of
the the Merchants Association.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Just q Hint.

Father" said Tommy the other day,
why is it that the boy IS said to be
h father Of the man."
Mr.. Tompk1ns had never given the
subject any thought, and was hardly
prepared to answer offhand.
why, why" said he stumbiingly,
'it's so because 1t is, I suppose"
WELL" said Tommy, since Tn your
father I'm going to give you q ticket
to a theatre and a dollar besides. I al
ways said that If I was father I
wouldn't be SO stingy as the rest Of them
re-. Go in and have a good time while
you're young. I never had a chance
myself"
Mr.. TompkEs gazed In blank amaze
ment at Tommy. Slowly the sIgnif1-
Of the hint dawned upon him.
Producing the silver coin he said:
Take It, Thomas. When you really
do become a father I hope 1t won't be
your misfortune to have a son who is
smarter than yourself.'-New York
Success.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Sudden Death of DR.. Payne

The Relatives and friends of the Rev
DR.. c. M. Payne, pastor of h Pres
byterian church at Washington, n. c.,
were shocked yesterday at the receipt
of a telegram announcing that he died
suddenly in that city yesterday morn
ing.
DR.. Payne's son Mr.. Charlie Payne,
a youth of about Is a of age, was
here on a visit to his I'LL Mrs. E. j.
Fennell, when the sad news of his
fathers death came to him in a tele-
gram. He received many expressions
of coincidence in his grief. Last even
ing he returned to his Saddended home.
For ten years DR.. Payne was pastor
of the Second Presbyterian church, OF
this city, now st. Andrews Presbyte-
rian church. He came to Wilmington
in the seventies and left here in 1884
to accept a call ito the Concord church
He remained there some ten years and
then was called to the Washington
church. He was very much beloved
in Wilmington, and during the past
yea he has been or a visit to our city.
He was an able minister and was
highly esteemed for his PASTORAL work.
The deceased leaves a wife and
children to our his death A dis
patch in The Messenger this morning
gives more particulars of his death.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Reflections of Bachelor

Every woman believes she has depths
in her nature which her husband can
never reach
No woman ever knows when she is
being worked, and no man ever knows
when he Is being watched
No woman ought to be allowed TO
wear q low-cut dress after she Is fat
|enough to have a creaSe In her
When a pima agrees with you
without any argument, you may be
sure she sees a way Of taking you diff
|ferently from what you meant.
It always mus q man to see the
way a girl with a pinched-in
waist and a woman who Is % fat to
wear In corsets look at each other in
Ia street car.-New York Press.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Pointed Paragraphs.

Lean dogs growl more than fat ones.
A woman's age is an imaginary guam
Itity.
The earth is a turner and the u is
Ia tanner.
Where there's a will there's always
one or more lawyers.
The motorman on the electric street
car is a nonconductor.
A short story is like a bobtail horse;
the tale is not continued.
Wise is the man who pays for what
he gets, and gets what he pays for.
A mans sins seldom find him out I'M
til after his neighbors xpose him..
In the country they call fun wicked
ness; in the city they call w~iCkedness
fun.
Beware of the bottle-especiai4y if 1t
is broken and you are a bicycle rider.
A cynic is a person who knows the
price of everything n the value Of
nothing.
The average youth would rather
come int a ready-made fortune than
to become a self-made a
A great man is seldom taken at his
true value, but lots Of others sell out
for more than they are worth.
The end of a maiden's prayer
Amen
The biggest man on earth began life
in a small way.
Tears are tine brine in which misery
Is sometimes cured.
Persons who are locked in slumber
are contented prisoners.
The powers hat believe money.
ambition and a good dinner.
Abald-headed man says mis- hair re-
minds him of a fool INT his money.
Outward bound books are constantly
being launched on the sea of litera-
Iture.
What the dry land navigator needs
Is a life boat that will f1oat on a sea
of trouble.
Some marriages are failures because
the parties quit dishing out polite false
hoods after the ceremony.
It is cas- enough for a millionaire to
believe that contentment is be-,e.
than wealth-for he finds 1t harder to
acquire.
When a man wants to sell you a
good horse IL you are wise o will ap-
point yourself a committee of one to
investigate before closing the deal
IChicago News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

Mr.. w. E. Mcdonald, Of Whiteville,
was on our streets Yesterday.
Mr.. G. H. Hall and son, of Red
Springs, were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. N. F. Highsmith, of Harrelrs
Store, was among The Messengers
callers yesterday.
MI. VIM. M. Biggs, the popular
travelling salesman for the drug house
of Purcell, Ladd & Co., Richmond, Va,
is registered at The Orion.
MI. A. l.. Straus, of the wel-known
firm of Stratus, GunSt & Co., manu-
facturers of the celebrated Old Hen
ry" whiskey, is in the city calling on
the trade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Funeral of DR.. Worth's Infant
Daughter.

The funeral of Lucy Worth, the Z
months old infant daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. George G. Worth, took place yes
terday at IL a. m. from the home of
its grandmother, Mrs. D. CT. Worth,
All South Front street. The Rev. A.
D. Mcclure conducted the services, and
there was present quite a number of
Sorrowing relatives and friends. The
little one was inferred at Oakdale
cemetery, and many pretty flowers
were tenderly laid upon the grave.
The following We're the pall-bearers:
Messrs. Fred Bolles, Walter Daggett,
Clayton Moore and Alfred Moffit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

The interest in the Galveston disaster
n sympathy for those who suffered
SO terribly by the great West India
hurricane last Saturday. ook practi-
cal shape yesterday.
MR.. ANDREW SMITHS FUND.
Mr.. andrew Smith, who, as a~nnounc-
ed in The Messenger yesterday norm
ing, had determined to raise a fund
and head it with a subscription of 800,
started out on his noble errand yester-
terday morning. accompanied by the
Rev. DR.. a. @. VOigt, pastor of St.
PauI's Evangelical Lutheran church.
They confined their days work among
the members and friends of St Pauls
and with Mr.. Smiths liberal subscrip-
ton. the fund was run up to 1852. By
request we publish the following dona-
tons and render acknowledgements
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

Two commercial travellers in a rail-
way carriage entered into conversation.
One Of them tried very hard to make
the other understand something, but
he was either very hard OF hearing or
slow in believing. At last his friend
lost temper and exclaimed: why,
don't you see? It's plain as A B CT"
That may be-" said the other, but
you see, I am D z F."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Fire at EaXatteYiIIa

We learn that the residence of Mr..
B. j. Hollingsworth, of Fayetteville,
was destroyed by fire yesterday. The
fire originated in the roof and totally
destroyed the house. 1t was insured
for 81, 500, but hat will o " the
oss The fire is supposed to ave been
caused by a defective flue or sparks
from the chimney.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
Solitary

Mama-"It is very naughty to tel
lies, Eva. People who do so don't &c
to heaven"
Eva-Did you ever tell a lie, mama?'
Mama-"No, dear, never"
7va-"won't you be fearful lonely In
heaven, mama, with only George
Washington "-Exchange.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

Charlotte News: A most interesting
piece Of news, but news which Will be
regretfully learned by the membership
OF h Second Presbyterian church,
is that Rev. DR.. Stagg, who has SO
faithfully n acceptably served that
church, may be called to a new pas
torate in Virginia within a short while.
The report is that DIR. Stage will likely
De extended a call from Tabb Street
Presbyterian church at Petersburg.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18
STORM STRICKEN GALVESTON
WILMINGTON SUBSCRIBING LITERALLY
TO THE RELIEF FUND

The City and Citizens Funds Amount
to About One Thousand Dollars Up
to Yesterday-Mr. Andrew Smiths
Fund Foot Up $3.50 on the First Days
C~anvass-The City's Check Forward
ed-The Chamber of Commerce Takes
Action-Beneft Concert to be Given
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

YOUNG MEN WANTED, WITH PAIRED
ucation and good character, TO learn Tel
egraphy, Railroad Accounting and Type
writing. This Is endorsed by all leading
railway companies as the only perfect and
reliable institution of its kind. All our
graduats are assisted to positions. Ladies
also admitted, Write for free Catalogue.
GLOBE TELEGRAPH COLLEGH, Lexins.
ton, KY. me Is, ems
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

me no pain or ~inconven-
eince, and ! should have
forgotten about 1t had it
not begun to inhame and
itch; Il would bleed a
little, then scab over but
would not heal. This
continued for some time,
when my jaw began to
swell, Dec m ing very
painful. The Cancer be
gan to eat and spread,
until it was as large as Q
half dollar, when I heard
OF S. S. S. and determin-
ed to give 1t a fair trial,
and IL was remarkable
what q wonderful effect
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

A young man may dislike to hear q
pretty girl whistle. but he never OBJ
jects to the kissing quicker she gets on
her mouth.-Chicago Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

The abOve amount Will be sent off by
express this morning by Mr. Smith.
THE MESSENGERS FUND.
In addition to the voluntary sub
scriptions made through The Messen-
gen and published yesterday morning,
We acknowledge the following dona-
lions made yesterday:
H. f. $40 90
George T. LeGrand 1 90
j.. w. StOrmfeltz..--......-.----.- . 90
LdSh L W
Previous subscriptions ...----..-27 90
Total S4i %
TOTAL AMOUNT OF WHINING
TONS CONTRIBUTIONS.
The following is a list of Whining
tons contributions made through all
the sources up to last night:
Appropriation by Aldermen.....$90 90
Mr.. Andrew Smiths fund.-. 252 90
Through Chamber Commerce.. 105 90
Through The Messenger...--.... A 90
Total S9OI W
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ACTS.
MessrS. Alexander Sprunt & Son,
cotton exporters, OF yesterday sent to
Mr.. NJ. w. jacob, president of the
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, a
check for one hundred G1OO) dollars,
for the benefit of the Galveston suffer
ers, and suggested that he call a meet
ing of the Chamber for the purpoSe OF
expressing sympathy with
and taking steps to raise q subscrip-
ton for the sufferers
President jacob, acting pom the
suggestion, called a special meeting Of
the chamber of commerce at 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the rooms of
the chamber, in the Air Line
building. The board of directors of the
Merchants Association was just clos
ing its meeting, and when the MEM
DerS of the chamber arrived the W
bodies held a joint meeting with ref
erence to the relief of the storm suf-
ferers.
President jacob called the meeting
to order and said 1t rad been
deemed proper to call the meeting in
view of the awful calamity at Calves
lon-the greatest catastrophe that a
ever been experienced in this country
for the purpose OF aking such &C
tiOn as was necessary to aid in the re-
lief of the sufferers. He stated that
MeSSrS. Alexander Sprunt * Son had
enclosed him a check for 800 n read
their letter which he received with
1t. He also stated that Iredell Meares,
Esq, had handed him s. for the relief
fun He what was the pleas
ure of the meeting.
Captain 7. d. Meares said the
board of aldermen had subscribed five
uuLQIcu NSOVVt OO1Ad1S " NIlC SuuCTCS
and suggested that another subscrip-
ton of five hundred dollars by the
board OF county commissioners would
be the most just way of raising a sub
scription- He moved that the board
of commissioners be requested to make
such appropriation. The motion was
adopted, and il was agreed that Cap
tain Meares and President jacob shall
90 before the commissioners and pre-
sent the action of this chamber
Mr.. w. E. Springer moved that all
citizens who are able to do 50 be re-
oueSred TO subscribe individually to the
RELIEF fund. The motion was adopted.
NJ. w. E. Worth moved that all
banks and newspapers he requested
70 receive and forward subscriptions
Adopted.
On motion of Captain T. ID. Meares,
all the churches white n colored,
were requested to take up collections
next Sunday for the relief fund.
On motion Of Mr.. J.. A. Taylor it was
agreed that the subscriptions be placed
in one common fund and deposlted IN
the banks subject to the order OF the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

WANTED-TwO RELIABLE TRAVELLING
statesmen in each State; permanent posi-
ton; salary and expenses: experience not
absolutely essential. Address Piedmont
Tobacco Works, Greensboro. N. q.
auz1 oaw 81.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-18

it had from the very beginning the sore besanto
heal and after taking a few bottles disa ppeared
entirely. This was two years ago there are still
no signs Of the Cancer, and my general health
continues Good--MRs. r. SHrRER, La Plata, NO:
s $ s!s q s gs FEE ss.: "a = s: s
ooopur purely vegetable. Send
Cancer, containing valuable and interest
ing information about this disease, and
write our physicians about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-13
TUESDAYS MORNING SESSION.

TUESDAYS MORNING SESSION.
Tuesdays m orning session began
with all members of the board pres
emit. After little preliminary talk
ing the board commenced the trans.
action of business. Is. ,.' = - .
The abatement application of the
Little Falls Improvement company
for four lots In the Miss. addition
was granted by the board and
recommended to the state auditor
for approval, tbeing assessed twice.
The application of J. Meyer for
correction of assessment and abate-
ment OF taxes In the town OF Agram
was rejected by the board. !
The application OF Gust Franzen
for abatement OF taxes on lands in
the town Of Motley was approved
by the board and recommended to
the state auditor for approval.
The application OF VIM. Krause
for abatement Of taxes on personal
property In the city Of Little Falls
was rejected by the board. :
The following fire warden bills,
for fighting fire were allowed: J.
r. A. Smith, fighting fire In Platte 8 90
f. ]. Smith. "a me . = ....... ........ 625
Ben Rychner sanle...... 40. ............... so
Albert Whippler, same. ......... .........". 50
4, A. lanes, same............... .......... IS
j. Smith, anne. ......... ...... 500
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-13

Authorized w the state to treat all
the %ye Ear Nose a and RSToat huns dis
Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Stomach and
Bowel troubles: Rheumatism, Neuralgia.
1ey, Liver. bladder, Prostate and Female
diseases, Dizziness, Nervousness, Indi-
gestion, Obesity, Interrupted Nutrition,
disease in adults. Many cases of deaf
light, Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc, that have
S be eae Ii iy 1Psstored: 1eformities. Cub
the Brain PARALYSIS, Epilepsy, Heart Dis
ST. 2e open scTes Pain in The Bones
?landular Enlargenents and all long
standing diseases properly treated. Young
mem and all ali Who suffer from lost man.
hood N ,rvous debility. spermatorrhoea.
seminal losses, SEXUAL decay, failing,
mert. lack Of energy, Impoverished Blood:
pimples, impediments to marriage, also
blood and skin diseases. syphilis. .erup-
.o1e throat ulcers, elects Of
kidney and bladder troubles. weak back
burning urine. passing urine too often
ssarehi%s treatment. prompt relief and
a Dr. Rea's system Of curing cancers, .tu-
and vericoceie and enlarged glands with.
the su bcutaneous injection method, alb
soiutely without pain and without the
loss of drop of blood. is one of his own
discoveries, and is the most really scten-
tiffc and certainly sure cure of the nine
teeuth century. There are no experiments
III DR.. Rea'e practice, able as he ie to tell
anyone their disease, he is not likely to
doctor his patients for the wrong ailment.
No incutab1e cases taken. Consultation
tree to hose interested.
DIR. REA & CO.,
Minneapolis, Mimi. Louisville. Ky
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-13

g. "a. Towne declared at Kan
sas City that he was a Demo-
crat during the 1895 campaign,
and assumed to be Silver Re-
publican in order to help the
emocratic ticket. He is now
consulting with Bryan to deter
mine as to the policy of remain
ing on the Populist ticket as
candidate for vice president in
order to help Bryan andSteven-
son, the Democratic candidates.
When Office seekers are so cap
stivatingly cute and cunning as
that it is no wonder that voters
will not support them for Office.
Such trickery does not win pub
lie favor. ..--'