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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
DIR. Porter's Arm and Two Ribs Broken

DR.. E. Porter, of Rocky Point, was
in the city yesterday, and his friends
We're glad to see that he was not look
ing much the worse from a severe fall
he received on Monday. While stand
ing on a counter in one Of the truck
packing houses on his farm, he tip
toed to peep into the loft and in doing
Sc lost his balance. In falling he
caught his heel on the counter and fell
heavily to the ground braking the ra-
dius OF his left arm, and fracturing
two ribs. He vas here YESTERDAY. re-
turning from Bay View farm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
Alright Day for Ken1y Academy

Correspondents OF the
Ken1y, N. c., September 5.
Kenly ACADEMY opened today with a
big educational rally, in which friends.
patrons. students and teachers equal
Iy participated. On the last day Of
registration, seventy-six had enrolled.
This is an increase Of 125 per cent.
over last year. Every department OF
the school is on a boom and mutual
Joy and general satisfaction prevailed.
The elements Of healthy growth and
steady progress are present and all
feel that the school has entered upon
a new stage in its successful existence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
CHEATED THE GALlUWS
ARCHIE KINSAULS, THE MURDERER, CUT
HIS THROAT YESTERDAY

Preparations Were Complete to Hang
him But In Despair He Cut Awful
Clashes in Both sides OF His Throat.
He Also Took Morphine -Reprieved
Till Next Friday-Awful Experience
In Hi Career
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11

81 the
Fair Bluff. y. c., September s.
Mr.. S. N. Ferguson. Of Bladenboro,
IN. c.. has completed an artesian well
for Mr.. j. W. Powell at this place, OBJ
tanning a fine flow Of water at a depth
of 306 feet The water is pronounced
by all VINO a examined it TO be of
the finest quality.
Other parties of our town speak of
having wells bored, and this will add
much to the health of our beautiful lit
tile town. ss
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11

The friends of Mr.. J.. w. William
son, secretary n treasurer OF the
Delgado mill. viii be pleased TO learn
thai he Is convalescing from a two
weeks attack OF continued fever He
is at the residence of Mr.. r. r. ReI-
lamy, on Market street.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
COAST LINE IMPROVEMENTS
NINETY-P0JNQ STEEL RAILS FROM
QUAafiGO TO CHARLESTON

Ten Largo Modern Freight Iu=ines.
TWO More Large Passenger Engines
to be Used on the New York and
Augusta Flyer Twenty Nestibuled
Coaches, 100 Flat , ars and 500 Ven
tilated BOX Cars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
Eating and Sleeping.

Food supplies the substance or re-
pairing the wastes Of the body, and
gives strength. Sleep affords the op-
portunity for these repairs to be made.
Both are necessary to health. II you
can't eat and sleep, take Hoods Sar-
saparilla, It creates a good appetite
and tones the digestive organs, and it
gives the sweet, restful sleep Of child
hood. Be sure to get Hoods.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
Airs.


and Lydia e. Pinklhans's
Vegetable c0snp0undhave
restored health and
happiness to scores OF
women. This IS not a
mere advertising claim,
but a positive fact.
The reason Mrs. Pink
ham IS SO qualified 10 ad-
wise women is because
for 20 years she has been
treating and studying
WOn7an'S Ills. Her ao-
dress is Lynn, Mass.
IF you are i'll, write to
herfOrh elp> as thousands
of women are doing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11

.Biliousness Is cure dby Hoods pills,
Sc.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-11
North Carolina State Guard. Clin-

North Carolina state GUARD Gin
ton N. Q.
You will comply with the request
of the sheriff Of Sampson county am,
attend the execution OF Kinsauls W sth
your company armed and equipp~ ID &C
Capt. Frank II. Holmes. Comp any H
performed such duties as tie sheriT
may request, you will dt<miss your
company from this servrce and make
due report Of the same to this Office.
IL c L
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
EASY LIFE IN NICARAGUA.
When the Family Is Out of Money Some

When the Family Is Out of Money Some
 Body Goes Out and Gets Little Gold
 From the New Orleans Iimes-Demo- crat: When I was in the Olancho district, in Nicaragua, last month, said visitor who is largely interesting in mining in Central America, T had an opportunity of seeing how the lazy natives tap natures till when they need some small change. Near our camp by the river was hut occupied by typical Honduranian family, con- sisting of husband and wife, grand father and grandmother. and dozen or so assorted children. The only one of the crowd who did anything except rest and smoke was the wife, At in- tervals of perhaps week she would sally out with the family tin-pan, erst- while used for cooking, and proceed to an old placer digging on the river bank There she would squat, throw
 I few geurds full Of dirt into the pan, fill it up with water and begin the usual circular motion of gold-washing. She was very skillful and would keep iltllG Su06l LII uIlly WdlCl Spi o} A1e
 over the edge like a miniature cataract. When the water was exhausted a few spoonsful of sand would be left in the bottom of the pan, and, spreading 1t out thin. with bit of stick, she would go over it, grain by grain, looking for color Whenever she saw speck of gold she moistened the stick upon her tongue and picked up the particle by adhesion Each bit Of the precious metal was stored away in a quill plugg- ed with clay at the ends, and l have know her to take out as much as quarter of an ounce in the course of day. Usually her limit was about $2, and when she got that she stopped. Then the head of the house would arise 1anguidly and start for the near est store twelve miles away. Some times he would trade the whole amount for whiskey, but as a rule he brought back tobacco, salt, meal and calico. There are hundreds of native families who live in exactly the same manner in Olancho Sometimes the woman will be lucky enough to strike a rich pocket, that will yield dollar or more t pan, but they never dream of Wash- ing it out at once and getting stake. It simply means that they can secure tlieir usual amount with less work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
A D,eu or Stones.

Crocodiles, like ostriches. swallow
 pebbles and small stones, which serve she purpose of grinding their food. The natives assert that it is possible to tell the age of crocodile by the number of stones in its stomach, for they swai- low one each year. In point of fact, fifteen stones have been found in the stomach of a crocodile twelve feet long, whereas the average number for youn- ger ones varies between four and eight. So says MT. VoltKow, who has been studying the matter for several years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
THE LIFE INSURANCE CURE

\ Dying Bachelor Who Became Inter-
 ested In Plan for Novel Funeral
 T don't know that life insurance is cure for disease" said the retired life insurance solicitor, but I know of all instance which makes 1t look that way. In the town where l first began busi- ness was a bachelor of about 50 years, who was quite alone in the world, and haa 51aie years before taken out five thousai d-dollar policy on himself for the benefit of maiden sister, who had died 8 year before the events of this story. He kept his policy going, how ever, because it was good way to save money, and one day he was taken down with some kind of fever. He grew worse day after day, until one day the doctor told him that he would in all likelihood be dead within the next twenty-four hours. This suggested his life insur- ance money, all he had to leave, and he doctor on the subject Of proper dis | posai of it. He concluded after some thought that the best thing to do with | it was to blow it in on tremendous l big funeral for himself, including a banquet for all the people he knew. 1 This was an entirely new idea for a l funeral and when the doctor left him that night to the care of his nurse his mind was entirely occupied with his | funeral. He talked to the nurse about it and when the nurse made him stop he lay and thought about 1t. In fact, he became so much interested in the details of his funeral that he quite for got about having to die to make it pos- sible. In the morning when the doctor came he found his patient in wild perspiration and his pulse beating in much better fashion than it had been doing for some days He also found the general condition Of the patient much 1 improved. He was greatly Gstcnished, and at once began to ask questions. The patient told him with eager inter- est of lot of new things he had thought of for the funeral and some that bothered him good deal and said he had been thinking Of it all night. Then the doctor laughed and told him he guessed the funeral would have to be postponed, for he wasn't going to die, just then anyhow. Nor did he, and he isn't dead yet, but he is married and has his policy paid up for his wife,s benefit
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
BEE sfiNGs CURT. RHEUMATISM
Elder Whitmer Finds 1t Most suc-
 eessfnl Remeey.

Elder Whitmer Finds 1t Most sucs
 eessfal Reme4s.
 If you have rheumatism, healthy swarm of bees can cure you. They will sting the disease out of your body. The bee cure has been known for some time, but it isn't always a successful medicine. The latest report of suc cess is given in the American Bee Journal by Elder Daniel Whitmer. He says: "I believe that tee poison, with some people, is a good remedy; it has proved bonanza and antidote to the writer for many years Prior to my entering the bee industry had been victim of the disease In it's different forms, attacking tha limbs and other portions of the body. Finally, by eYerwork and manual labor, l was at- lacked with sciatic rheum atism, re- sulting in paralysis of the back, thighs, kidneys, bladder, etc, and was under the doctors care and confined to my bed and room for three months. Under the doctors treatment 1 be- came eonyalescent, but unable to per form manual labor on the farm. As yet the great numbness in my limbs was so present that in my invalid con- dition I chose apiculture as a pursuit to give me a livelihood. One day in handling colony of bees I became somewhat careless in the manipulation and irritated the bees to the extent that they rushed out of the hive and stung mo desperately in the numb parts. I. had no feeling before, it wae evident I had then, for I just danced as I never did before, fo. don't believe in it. In twenty-four hours I was we'll man, so far as rheumatism was concerned, numoness all gone"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
LIGHT SMOKERS.

Japanese Are Satisfied with Small
 Quantities of Tobacco.
 You may have noticed that the Jap' anese Xho visit America are very 1nou- crate smokers" said prominent Jap anese now travelling in the United States to a reporter recently. Those of my countrymen who do indulge in the weed mostly smoke cigarettes Or preferably the smallest pipes filled win the mildest tobacco obtainable. C. course there are Japanese who, like some Americans, have such craving for tobacco that nothing less than the strongest cigar or the largest pipe will satisfy them. But such smokers are exception ally few among the Japanese. As rule, my eountrymen, while at home ard abroad, are satisfied with short smokes, such as cigarette or a tiny pipe affords The Japanese are moderate smokers, not so much because they are small people, but for the req son that up to within recent years but very little tobacco came into Japan, and the tariff on it was very high. Be- ing poor bat frugal race, the masses purchased only a limited quantity of the weed, which as q matter of econ om9. they have for generations been taught to smoke in only the tiniest oi pipes. These pipes, the most popular of which hold about as much tobacco as would fill an ordinary thimble, afe a survival of tbe dts when money was scarce, tobacco dear and the tariff high In another generation or twe when Japan shall have taken her place among the wealthy nations of the world, our eountrymen will no doubt smoke large quantities of tobacco, and then the small pipes will be abandoned for big ones, such as Englishmen and Americans now smoke. Washington Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
HANeED5FoR BURNING COAL.

HANGED FOR BURNING COAL Strange Law Which Was in Force in
 England in 1900.
 There will be an interesting function in London shortly, when the coal ex- change celebrates it's jubilee. The oecas sion is one for recalling strange remi- aiscences; for as late as the four- teenth century prohibition was issued against the burning of coal, with se- were penalties deereed against any per son who warmed his house by a coal fire. In the early days of Lord Mayor Wilmington the burning of coal was considered so great a public nuisance that it was made capital offense, and one man was actually hanged for in- dulging in coal fire. AS a matter of fact, this ordinance was never re- pealed, but in Dick Wilmington 8" third mayoralty it is evident there was a great trade in coal, and the sugges- ton has been made that coal was the "cats," this was the real origin of tho story of Dick Wilmington and his cat. The coal exchange. however. is 8 modern institution. It is also one Of the most important of London's marts. Under the shadow of its domed roof commercial transactions are daily car ried through of greater value than in connection with any other mercantile building in the world. Unlike the corn exchange in Mark lane, it is not pri- gate concern, but is city market con- ducted on the same principles as the other markets opened by the city cor poration. Opened with much ceremony in October, 1S49, by the prince consort. the present building is just about to celebrate it's jubilee. But the market itself is older than the building. Up to 1907 it was in the hands of private individuals, but in that year it was purchased by the corporation for e25.. 600.-London Times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
GETTING FAT ON EXPOSURE
Effect of an Army Trip Upon a Chronic
 Complainer.

ComplaIner.
 It is a well-known fact" said an 9bservant citizen, that man out fishing or hunting will get fat on ex- posture that would infallib1y kill him in town Why this should be, science has failed to explain, but it is, never tleles; true and has been especially noticeable in the experience of our vol unteer troops. I was out myself, so know what am talking about. Here fn the city l am subject to colds and suffer s9rtures from dyspepsia. Wet feet or few square inches of pie will put me in bed with unfailing certainty, and after l enlisted and the first glow of patriotism cooled off I was filled with apprehension and felt positive would neTer survive the rigors of camp life The result was exactly the reverse of what 1 expected. l gof soaking wet. slept on the ground, ato fat bacon, drank bootleg coffee, and vas Lever sick for a moment. Natural ly l thought my old sanitary precau- tions were all nonsense, and when I returned I began to disregard them. Tn twenty-four hours I was flat on my back with an attack of pleurisy, and, :! assure you, my case was not excep tional. AS far as I have been able to learn everybody else had substantially the same experience; differing only in togfee. Of course, there was an im- mense amount of sickness among the troops, oecasioned by bad water, em- balmed beef, and other causes that could not be definitely traced, but am speaking of the ordinary exposure and hardships incident to any cam paign. Why they should be so harm less outside of town and so deadly in side corporate limits is a great mys tery. It is one of the things, as Lord Dundreary observes, that no fellow can find out. New Orleans Times Dem ocrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
RHEUMATISM CATARRH ARE BLOOD
 DISEASES-.FREE!

It is the deep.seated, obstinate cases of Catarrh and Rheumatism that 5, D. B. (botanic blood balm) cures. It mat ters not what other treatments, doc. tors, sprays, liniments, medicated ar, blood purifiers, have failed to do, b. D: B. always promptly reaches the real cause and roots out and drives from the bones, joints, mucous membrane, and entire system the specific poison in the blood that causes rheumatism and catarrh. B. B. B. is the only rem |. edy strong to do this and cure so there csn never be ar eturn of the symptoms. Don't give up hope but ask your drug gist for B. B. B.-botanie blood balm or 3 bs.-Large bottles one dollar, SIX bottles (full treatmen0 five dollars. $. B. B. is an honest remedy that makes real cures of all blood diseases after every thing else fails. We have abso- lute confidence in Botanic blood hahn; nente, 50 yoa may test It, we will send a trial bottle free on request. Personal medical advice free. Address,
 BLOOD BALM CO.,
 222 Micthell St., Atlanta, Ga.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap. vim and energy that was once yours? You need few doses of that great system regulator, Prickly Ash Bitters. For reviving strength and energy, increasing the capacity of the body for work, it is a remedy of the highest order. sold by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

The man who was "born tired" should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work necessity to give vent to the epergy and exuberanca of spirits generated by functional activity in the system, Sold by Walker Drug Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
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The transport McPherson sailed from Santiago with 125 Cuban teachers who are to study at Har- yard University.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Insure your health in Prickly Ash Bitters. 1t regulates the system, promotes good appetite, sound sleep and cheerful spirits. Sold by Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

General Macarthur replied to the Filipino peace terms, which are be- ing amended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

The final advance to relieve Ku massi was begun. The Ashantis have strong allies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

The American Charge d'Affaires at Constantinople presented q fresh note to the Turkish government. demanding payment of the indem- nity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

An excursion train was wrecked near Green Bay, Wis, killing six persons and iujuring thirty five oth- CTS One is missing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

t'ranclseans of the United States will meet at Cleveland, O..to settle the question of moving Denver mo- mastery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Large crowds are being carried to the Texas Educational Association meeting at Fl Paso.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Major Charles NJ. Sehaefer, late Of the Fourteenth Minnesota volunteers killed himself in cemetery at New Prague, Minn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Albert Roberts and Oscar Jea1s, suitors of Miss Jennie Russell at Bedford. Iad.. fought an impromptu duel. She was killed
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Cologne was visited by a sey ere storm. which demolished many buildings and injured several per sons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Vice President and General Mana ger Parker, of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific is inspecting the line in Texas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

DE SURE that your blood is rich D and pure. The best blood purifier, enricher and yitalizer is Hoods Sarsa- parilla. Be sure to GET HOODS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

In wreck at McDonough, Ga.i thirty-fve persons were killed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

Heard His Funeral Sermon Preached.
 The Rev. E. R. Johnson of Mulberry. Ind, one of the oldest ministers in this rart of the state, is quite ill. His ill- ness recalls the fact that he was once declared dead, and while lying in his coffin he heard his funeral sermon preached by brother minister. MT. Johnson had suffered an attack of cat alepsy. He was conscious of what was taking place about him. heard the physician pronounce him dead and witnessed the preparations made for his burial. The spell was broken just after the eulogy had been pronounced. His restoration to health followed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

King Humbert, of Italy, approved the new Italian min stry, with one txception.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

fhaIUta s7s VVNignE
 The most curious paper weight in the world is said to belong to the prince of Wales. It is the mummied hand of one of the daughters Of Pharaoh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
DugugLpoI9Va Game PlentITul In Pennsylvanias

Pennsylvania contains within its borders a wonderful contrariety of conditions-from the most civilized centers to the widest reservations. It is not necessary for a keystone hunter to go to the far west for the keenest sport. For instance, he can shoot bear in Cameron county, deer in Clinton or wildcats in the dangerous defiles of Blair and Huntingdon counties. One hunter is credited with having already killed forty-twU wildcats this fall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26
Boo!ei T. Washington on Slavery.

Booker T. Washington. the distin- suished colored man of the south. in a 'eeent speech said; American slavery vas a great curse to both races, and | would be the last to apologize for it. But, in the providence of God, I be- iieve that slavery laid the foundation Or the solution of the problem that is tow before us in the south. Durins slavery the negro was taught every Fade, every industry that constitutes 3e foundation for living"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-06-26

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The Van Buren press., 1900-07-14
AT rIEN-TSIN.
Severe Fighting Continues Between
the Allies and the RONers.

Berlin, July 12.-The German con-
sui at Tien-Tsin cables that the for
eign settlements were continually
bornbardcd by the Chinese from July
to July 8.
On July 1000 Doxers attacked the
French settlement, and were routed
by the Russians.
The British and japanese forces,
July T, bombarded the Chinese batter
les. Toward evening Chinese shells
penetrated the roof Of the German
consulate, and caused an outbreak OF
fire, which was eXinguished after
slight damage had been done.
On July 6 the Peipeng sailed for
Taku with the German wounded.
River communication between Tien-
1sin and Taku has been Safe since the
Chinese fort midway between the two
towns was captured.
The railroad from Tong-Ku has been
repaired to within three miles of Tien-
Isin.
Nearly all the families Of foreigners
left Tien-Tsin for Taku July 4.
London, July 11,-Accordng TO a
dispatch from Shanghai, the fighting
at Ticn-Tsin, July 9, was the heaviest
which has yet occurred, the Russians
alone burying 200 men. The allies are
becoming exhausted by constant fight
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