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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
AUDITORIUM FOR RALEIGH.
Question to be Voted on by tie People.
state Fair Notes prima-
ries for senator.
Messenger Bureau.
Raleigh, n. c., March 3.

Halelgn, N -, ,Mafcn J.
The people of this city are to vote
in primaries March 14th on the ques-
ton OF the sale of the present city
hall and market for not less than $50,
600, and on the use of the money thus
secured Z. building a market and an
auditorium.
The supreme court will devote next
week to the docket of appeals from
the Fifth district.
Among the arrivals here are Senator
Daniel, of Virginia; D. Y. Cooper, OF
Henderson; Theodore F. Davidson, Of
Asheville; B. II. Bum, of Nashville.
The State r grounds here are to
be enlarged and much improved, the
buildings repainted, and enlarged es-
pecially for machinery; the matter Of
having one of the state guard regi-
ments encamp here during the fair is
being considered; there are to be ar
rangements for athletic sports, largely
ter-collegiate; and perhaps a bench
show of dogs. Work is to begin at
once on the preparation of the pre-
MUM list for field crops so it can go
out to farmers early next month. The
information as to the race purses will
also be sent out early, as there are al
ready a number of requests for it. II
is settled that the fair shall open Oc-
tober 22nd and last six days.
Democratic State Chairman Sim
mons today sent out letters to county
chairmans calling heir attention to
the resolutions passed at the late leet-
ing of the state committee concerning
primaries for United States senator
suggesting that they call the attention
of their county conventions to these
resolutions, so that they may take
such action as may seen proper There
is no doubt that the system of the
popular election of senators is in great
favor in North Carolina
A. B. Andrews. Jr., son of Vice
President Andrews, of the Southern
railway, was last night elected an al
derman of Raleigh, after a spirited
contest.
1t is expected here that in three
weeks the two new links of the Sea-
board Air Line will be completed and
trains be running. The corporation
commission is given to understand
that before March ends the unifica-
ton of the system will be complete.
The New Bern Fire Insurance Com
pany has notified the insurance COM
mission that it has sold it's business to
the Weschester, of New York.
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Insurance Taxes.
IISI ttIINTV q lNtN'
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, y. c., March 3.-Insurance
Commissioner Young today paid into
the treasury as February collections
$24.377. This makes 100000 paid in
since last April, a period of eleven
months.
Shaw university. colOred. here is ar
ranging TO elaborately celebrate its
thirty fifth anniversary. It's medical
and pharmacy classes graduate March
18th, when DR.. a. E. Winship. editor
of The New England Journal of Edu-
cation, will deliver an address.
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SENSATIONAL LETTER.

Washington, March 3.-Sensational
charges are contained in an anony-
nous letter which has been received q
the navy department from Manila.
The communication relates to the
wrecking of Charleston and makes a
serious statement that number Of
officers of the vessel at the time Of
the disaster were under the influence
of liquor. The correspondent who fur
nishes the information claims to have
verified the allegations by diligent in
quiry among the officers of the Char
lesion. The letter was not placed on
the official files on account Of the pc
culiar nature of the charges, but it
has been referred to the judge advocate
general of the navy, with instructions
from Secretary Long that the matter
be investigated at once.
Captain Pigman, who commanded
the Charleston at the time of the
wreck, is not involved in any of the
charges.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
\ RECEIVER APPOINTED
For the Blackwell Durham Tobacco
Company

For the Blackwell Durham Tobacco
Company
Charlotte, n. c., March 3.-A special
10 The Observer from Durham, n. c.,
says:
p. S. Hill, of New York, has been ap-
pointed temporary receiver of the
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company.
The appointment was made by Judge
Simonton, of the United States circuit
court at Charleston, s. c.. yesterday,
and Hill qualified in Raleigh today and
gave bond in the sum of S50,000. He
arrived here this afternoon and is now
in charge. The matter is made re-
turnable before Judge Simonton in
Charleston on April 18th. when a per-
manent receiver will be appointed and
order for sale of the factory made.
The application for a receiver was
made by majority of the stockhold-
ers of the company in order to settle
up business and divide assets. Those
making application represent more
than 90 per cent. OF stock. The action
is against the Blackwell Durham To-
bacce Company, W. a. Guthrie and
others, of the minority stockholders.
There will be no stop OF the factory.
This afternoon every employee OF the
factory was discharged and 1mmedi-
ately re-empIoyed by Hill, the receiv-
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company
for quite a while and is now secretary
of the American Tobacco Com pany.
His bond OF $4,000 was given with
B. y. Duke as surety.
This is really move on the part OF
the American Tobacco Company to
Offset W. A Guthrie, who gave notice
last week that application would be
made to the next general assembly to
repeal the charter and appoint re-
ceiver for the Blackwell Company.
Papers IN the case were served here
late this afternoon by United States
Marshal Merritt. Of Raleigh.
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Rev. w. E. Sitter, W. Canton, n. Y.
writes: Il had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors ard medicines
without benefit. I was persuaded to
use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it help
ed me from the start. / believe it to
be a panacea for all forms of indiges-
tion.' 1t digests what you eat. r. R.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
what VIII Make Your Salary

bigger? Nothing unless it be continued
life and extra effort on your part Death
will cancel your salary, therefore we
advise insurance and the extra effort.
The Mutual Life of New York (organ-
izef 1S4s, assets over 500 million dol
larsl, Willard & Giles. Agents, Carolina
RufSing.
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Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman. Milesburg,

Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg.
Pa. says: LAS speedy cure for
coughs. colds Group and sore throat
One Minute Cough Cure is unequaled.
1t is pleasant for children TO take.
heartily recommend it to mothers" It
is the only harmless remedy that pro-
duces immediate results. 1t cures bron-
chitis, pneumonia, grippe and throat
and lung diseases 1t viii prevent con-
sumption r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
TO CATCH GoEBELs MURDERER.

Frankfort, Ky, March 3.-The dem
Ssratic senate today passed the bill for
Tn appointment of a committee to hunt
AewR the person or persons who assas-
sinated Governor Goebel and appro-
prSating 100000 to carry on the work
The bill had previously passed the
house and now goes to Governor Beck
ham for approval. The republican SEN
ate. sitting in the same hall, took no
paFt in the proceedings.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

"A. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says:
"De Wits Little Early Risers are the
very best pills ever used for costive-
ness, liver and bowel troubles. r. f.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

To secure the original Witch Hazel
Salve ask for DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve we'll known as certain cure
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
Of worthless counterfeits. They are
dangerous. r. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
THE BILL SIGNED.

Richmond, Va, March 3.-Tht bill to
charter the Richmond and Washington
Air Line railway, the connecting link
OF the Seaboard system between Rich
mond and the north, is now a law
Governor Tyler approved ii this even
ing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06

Mrs Harriet Evans HinsdaIe, IT,.
writes: Il never fail TO, relisy e ! my
children from croAp at oaceg hy, Using
One Minute Cough Cure. ,w6Qld not
feel safe withoW II % Quickly 3. Giies
lung diseases. r. R. Bellaniy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
THE MINERVA STILL MISSING.

Norfolk, Va, March 3.-The revenue
cutter Onondago arrived here this af-
ternoon, after weeks fruitless search
for the Spanish steamship Minerva,
which is helplessly adrift at sea with
out coal. The Onondago searched 200
mills off the coast for the lost Span
lard and was forced, by lack of provis-
ions and injury sustained by her con-
densers in Thursdays blow, to put
back TO port The cutters officers
and crew believe that the Minerva has
either foundered at sea or been carried
north.
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THE PROTEST OF NO AVAIL.

Washington, March 3.-The Cuban
delegates who came to Washington to
protest on behalf Of the Cuban people
against the appointment of Monsignor
Sbaretti as bishop of Havana, have
failed in their mission. After being
informed by Acting Secretary of War
Meiklejohn that the United States
could not interfere in the matter they
called today on Monsignor Martelli.
the papal delegate. They presented
their protest to him, saying that a
number of Cuban priests were quail
field to beco e bishop of Havana.
Monsignor Martelli informed the dele
gates that he had no authority to in
terfere This information late today
was cabled to General Gomez at Ha-
vana. = is likely the protest will now
be made directly to the pope.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-03-06
CORBIN'S ARMY RECORD.
THE ADJUTANT GENERALS COURT
MARTIAL IN 1864.
SENATE CALLS FOR THE PAPERS.

y Resolution Calls for other Informa-
tiop as TO His Army Career senator
Teller Discusses the Finance Biu.
Argument Against Ouay's Right To a
seat-Vote on Aldrich- Robbins Case
Postponed-Both Houses Adjourn I'm
Respect tn Memory OF MIR. Epc~.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
Tame Catamount.

Probably it is true that some men
nave by nature peculiar power over
Wild animals, and it is matter of COM
mon experience that animals sometimes
strike up sudden friendships with per-
sons they have never seen before. An
extreme instance of this kind is de-
scribed by military correspondent of
the New York Sun: PERHAPS of all the
wild animals that may be at least par
TALLY civilized or tanned, the Rocky
Mountain lion or catamount offers the
least promise; and yet in the writer's
experience one specimen was as gentle
and docile as human kindness could
make him. He followed his master
around like dog, obeying every wish
or nod, but would allow no other per-
sons to approach him with offers of
Kindness or anything else. This crea-
ture was full grown mountain lion,
that for some strange reason had taken
fancy to Cheyenne Indian. Wheth-
er In camp, on the prairie, or in the
post, the brute could always be seen
quietly following the Indian, but he
would never leave his masters heels
for any reason except at his masters
bidding. Often would he accompany
the buck into the post traders store,
where his entrance was the signal for
all dogs to get out and for bipeds not
acquainted with the situation to lose
no time in taking to the counters. The
officers of the post finally persuaded
the Indian to part with his pet for
consideration, and the lion, after being
securely Gagged, was shipped as a pres
ent to the National Museum at Wash
ington."
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
Facts About Pum,oe stone.

Pumice, as is well known, is of VOL
canic origin, being trachytic lava
which has been rendered light by the
escape of gases when in molten state.
1t is found on most of the shores OF
the Tyrrhenian sea and elsewhere, but
is at present almost exclusively OBJ
tanned from the little island of Lipari,
Most of the volcanoes of Lipari have
elected pumaceous rocks, but the best
stone is all the product of one noun.
tain, Monte Chirica, nearly 1000 feet
in height, with it's two accessory era
tiers. The district in which the pumice
is excavated covers an area of three
square miles. 1t has been calculated
that about 1000 hands are engaged in
this industry, 600 of whom are en-
ployed in extricating the mineral,
Pumice is brought to the surface in
large blocks or in baskets, and is car
ried thus either to the neighboring vii.
lage or to the seashore to be taken
there in boats. The supply is said to
be practically ine0haustible. Pumice
is used not merely for securing and
cleansing purposes. but also for polish
ing in numerous trades, hence the fact
that the powdered pumice exported ex-
ceeds in weight the block pumice. Be-
tween twenty and thirty merchants are
engaged in the pumice trade in the
island.-London News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
Eers without Shells.

In the report of the trade Of Italy
for the years 1898 and 1899, by Sir
George Bonham, secretary to her ma
jesty's embassy at Rome, there is an
interesting paragraph describing the
system adopted for the expectation OF
eggs to England for pastry. The shell
is removed, and the interior of the
egg-white and yolk together-is pack
ed in alright vessels or drums con-
tanning each 1000 eggs. Great care is
taken to ensure the eggs being fresh.
and to exclude the air, as one bad egg
spoils all the remainder, and renders
the consignment unstable. The new
system has the advantage Of removing
the risk Of breakage. and is also pre-
ferred by the pastry cook for whose
use they are intended. As to the ex-
tent Of the trade in eggs, the report
mentions that in 1897 Russia exported
to England over s54,OO0,O00.- Mark
Lane Express. d.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10

thilgs, send me your coal. and will
send you checks for any amount
4 T needed very little Of any ones aid.
however" said Mr.. Penna. land tho
mine has grown until last year our av-
erase daily output was 800 tons day.
All q miner needs is to be square, and
he will ind plenty Of friends among
the operators. They are not like men
in other lines Of business. Even when
they know a new operator intends to
cut into their business they will not
try to down him. They simply call on
him and show him the prices they re-
ceive for their coal, and ask him not to
cut under these figures. II he keeps
faith with them, he has friends for life
Take Bill Van Horn. for example. He
fights the operators hard, but they
know he is honest, and would do al
most anything to help him"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
REMINDER OF WAR.
Story of scythe That Hangs ON q
Tree.

Tree.
On tree in Blissfield, suburb of
Springfield, Mass, a scythe has hung
for more than generation, untouched,
until now it is embedded in the living
bark. 1t was thirty-eight years ago
that boy hung it there, after having
cut briers with it. The next day he
Joined the army of the Union. He
never came back, and all these years
his old father has kept the scythe
there, mute reminder of terrible
war. Augustus Bliss was eighteen
years old the summer that Lee was
making his first attempt to invade the
north. His father, Milton Bliss, was
building dam and sent Gus to cut
down some briers that were in the way
of stone that was needed. The work
done, the scythe was hung on small
tree near by. He had enlisted in the
Thirty-sixth Massachusetts,, three
year regiment. little while before.
and was awaiting the organization Of
the regiment. The next day he put OF
the farmers clothes and put on the
blue. The regiment marched away,
but before it had taken part in any
battle young Bliss was seized with
camp fever and died in an army hos
pital, his body never was brought
home, but his name is on the village
soldiers monument, and the scythe
and tree remain a still more impress.
Siye monument TO the yo,lnp life givep
up to his country.
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Holsters, the report states that in the
past from 300 100000 to 4OO, ZOO, 900 lob
sters were annually Matched and
planted in the waters, at yearly cost
of only s1,100. If only small per-
centage of these survive to reach ma
turity the results cannot fail to prove
beneficial in sustaining the stock of
Holsters in the waters, and thus coun-
teracting the effects of such heavy
drafts as are now made, year after
year. I may explain that this propa-
cation is carried on by means of float
ing incubators, the invention of Mr..
Nelson. Two hundred and fifty of
these incubators are operated by fifty
men around the shores of the great
bays. There is no other country where
the artificial propagation of this valu-
able crustacean is carried on upon
such an extensive scale-not excepting
the United States or Norway. 1t is
we'll known that in nearly every lob
ster-producing country this favorite
crustacean is threatened with exter-
mination. The quantity secured each
year is lessening, and the price ad-
vancing. Newfoundland, regret to
say, is no exception to the decline in
the lobster fishery. The export each
year is lessening, though the number
of hands employed in taking it has
doubled. The size, too, is diminishing
in most districts. The report states
the export for 1889 as 56,156 cases;
value, $565,326. In the previous year
the export was 61,951 cases; value
$619,51O. The department is using the
most vigorous measures to arrest the
decline, but the due enforcement of
the rules in regard to the size of lob
sters taken and the spaces between the
laths in the traps, are very difficult to
enforce. The department has recently
prohibited fall fishing-a wise mea-
sure which already seems to be attend
ed with good results, and meets gen.
eral approval both among fishermen
and packers. The report states that
there is "a marked Improvement In
the mode of packing and a much bet
ter article than formerly is produced.
though thereis still great room for Inn
provemcnt. IN ontreal Gazette.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
Tho wisdom of tho Crow.

A naturalist who is much interested
in birds says that the crow is the wis
est of all feathered animals. He has
made number of experiments recent
ly, and declares that an ordinarily we'll
educated crow can count to twenty, and
that he has found sentinel crow, very
old and very wise, that can count to
twenty-six. He made these discoveries
in very interesting way. Recently
he spent some time in the mountains
Of Wales, where a company of boys
was camping out. One day he found
flock of crows gathered round the
body of sheep that had died, and
which lay near a barn. They few
away as he approached, so he hid him
self in the barn and waited; but they
would not come back. Then he went
out and walked up the mountain, and
they all settled down again to the feast.
That afternoon he took four boys from
the camp with him and they marched
into the little building and waited. No
crows came back. Two of the boys
went out. Still no crows. Then the
other two went out, and only the natu-
ralist remained, But the old sentinel
crow had evidently counted them as
they went in, and he knew they had
not all come out. At last the natural
list left the building and straightway
all the crows returned. This expert
ment was repeated number of times
with VARYING numbers of hoys hut the
crows kept count, and would not come
down until the building was entirely
empty.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-08-10
SauinS the
Cobster.....

The Newfoundland department of
marine and fisheries is now operated
very much on the same lines as the
Canadian, though, of course, on a
much smaller scale. It was first Or
ganized as fisheries commission" in
1890; previous to which date there was
no public department specifically
charged with the supervision of the
fisheries. The commission did excel
lent work under Adolph Nelson, SUI
perintendent of fisheries. A careful
investigation was made of the causes
which had led to their decline and the
remedies called for. Rules and regula-
lions founded on these investigations
were drawn up and means employed
for their enforcement. Information
was widely diffused among the fisher
men, bearing on their special avoca-
tons. and statistics of the fisheries
were collected and published. The an
nual reports of the commission con-
tanned much valuable information and
furnished details about the artificial
propagation of Goldfish and Holsters
which was carried on from the outset.
The work of the commission was
found to be of such value that in 1898
an act was passed by the legislature
Transforming it into Department of
marine and fisheries" with minister
at its head, and deputy minister as
under the Canadian system. It's func-
lions and operations were greatly ex-
tended, and it has thus become one of
the most important connected with the
machinery of government in great
fishing country like this. The care of
the fisheries on which the great bulk
of our people are dependent; the
guardianship of the salmon and trout
rivers; the enforcement Of the rules
governing the herring, lobster, cod and
salmon fisheries; the operation of the
hatcheries, and the supervision of
game preservation, now of the highest
Importance in view of the growing
influx of sportsmen-all these will give
abundant work in this department.
The last annual report of the de-
partment contains some information
which may interest your readers. Re-
garding the artificial propagation OF
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AFRICAN sLAv TRADE
Capture g 8 asAS -
s5hg Amss1saS SHIPS Ursw.

Csptsfs q 1lsopss - asAs ~ -
AmssssaI ships Ursw.
The story 81 the first American voy-
age to Africa, az which we have .
definite record. tells US somewhat Of
the methods employed in obtaining
savage cargoes. "a Boston ship, COM
manded by one Capt. Smith, went
away to Madeira with salt fish and
slaves. Sailing thence, with the pro-
ceeds Of her sale, she touched on tho
coast of Guinea" for slaves. She found
some London slave vessels already
there, with their captains very much
disgruntled because trade was dull.
There were very few slaves for sale,
that is, and to liven matters little,
the Yankees and the Londoners united,
and ION pretense Of some quarrel with
the natives landed .murderer'-the
expressive name of small cannon-at-
tackled negro village on Sunday, kill
ed many Of the Inhabitants and made
few prisoners, two Of whom fell to the
share of the Boston ship" That was
in 1642-just twenty-six years after the
Dutchman landed the slaves in Vir-
GINA, as recorded by John Rolfe, the
first American squaw man. False pre-
tense. outrage and slaughter of inno-
cents characterized the first-recorded
gathering of slaves In which the Amer
lean ship had part. They ''killed many
of the inhabitants" and got two slaves
for their share of the plumber. That
Capt. Smiths act was not according to
the ordinary usages of the trade may
be inferred from what happened when
ne returned to Boston. A quarrel with
the ships owners over the proceeds
OF the voyage resulted In law suit.
The story of the voyage was told in
court, and although it was not GRIM
inal trial, one of the magistrates
charged the master with a three-fold
o1ense-murder, man-stealing and
Sabbath breaking" The captain es-
capped punishment on these charges ON
the ground that the court had no juris-
diction over crimes committed in
Africa "a decision that was typical of
what was to Gomez, but the two slaves
were returned home.-"The Slave
Trade in America" by John R. Spears
in Scribners.